Education
December 19, 2024
Festive Season Gift Initiative Uplifts 200 Girls in Partnership with NGOs and Organizations
200 girls experienced joy through a festive gift-giving initiative by I Am a Girl NGO, Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association, and others at Holy Innocents’ Primary School in St. Thomas.
December 16, 2024
Trinidad Government Mourns Loss of Junior Minister Lisa Morris Julian in Tragic Fire Incident
Trinidad and Tobago's Ministry of Education junior minister, Lisa Morris Julian, tragically dies in a fire at her home in Arima, along with two others, including a child. Government officials express condolences.
December 14, 2024
Education System in Need of Overhaul: DLP Addresses Concerns of Students Failing to Sit Exams After Payment
Troubling trend of students failing to sit exams after payment prompts calls for education system overhaul. Criticisms include lack of planning, inadequate response to COVID-19 effects, and neglect of online students.
December 13, 2024
Harrison College Students Achieve Outstanding Pass Rate in CXC English Exams, Principal Highlights Commendable Results
Harrison College students achieve exceptional 99% pass rate in English Language CXC exams, with two-thirds earning Grade I. Principal praises staff and students' dedication at Speech Day. Areas for improvement identified.
December 13, 2024
Inclusion of Sign Language Urged in School Curricula After Hit-and-Run Tragedy in Barbados
Barbados Council for the Disabled advocates for sign language inclusion in schools following a tragic hit-and-run incident involving a deaf pedestrian. Improved communication crucial for deaf community safety and understanding in society.
December 13, 2024
Nominations Open for 2025 Pride of Barbados Award: How to Submit and Criteria Explained
Nominations are open for the Pride of Barbados Award 2025. Citizens and residents can nominate individuals who have contributed significantly to community life or social conditions in Barbados.
December 11, 2024
Unveiling Barbados' Literacy Challenges: Moving Beyond Basic Literacy Skills towards True Literacy for a Sustainable Future
Barbados boasts a high literacy rate of 99.9%, yet faces challenges in fostering deeper reading engagement for critical thinking and lifelong learning, highlighting educational system shortcomings and the need for comprehensive literacy skills in the digital age.
December 10, 2024
BARP President Marilyn Rice-Bowen Critiques Rollout of Cashless System on Transport Board Buses
Barbados Association of Retired Persons (BARP) president responds to the cashless system rollout on Transport Board buses, emphasizing the need for public education and advance notice for senior citizens.
December 8, 2024
Barbados Celebrates 3rd Republic Anniversary: Achievements and Progress
Barbados celebrates 58 years of Independence and 3rd Republic anniversary. Achievements include sovereignty, removal of British monarch, and initiatives for economic reform and citizen empowerment.
December 7, 2024
CXC Unveils Generative AI Policy to Enhance Education in Caribbean Schools
CXC plans to introduce a Generative AI policy in Caribbean schools to improve math and English exam performance. Stakeholder consultations aim to ensure effective implementation and regional adoption.
December 5, 2024
Barbados Union of Teachers Calls for Resolution to Grantley Adams School Closure, Emphasizing Need for In-Person Learning to Resume Next Term
The Barbados Union of Teachers criticizes ongoing closure of Grantley Adams Memorial Secondary School due to environmental issues, pushing for in-person classes to resume next term. Efforts to rectify problems continue.
December 5, 2024
Barbadian Men Mentor a New Generation of Leaders | International Men’s Day Celebrations
Barbadian men mentor and inspire young male leaders for a brighter future. Recognized on International Men’s Day, Rites of Passage and Purpose 180 Foundation support at-risk youth with impactful initiatives.