Education
October 29, 2024
St Luke’s Brighton Primary School to Close Early for Meeting with Environmental Testing Official; Ellerslie Secondary School Resumes Regular Schedule After Repairs
St Luke’s Brighton Primary School to close early for meeting on environmental test results. Ellerslie Secondary School resumes classes after burst pipe repair. Parents to collect children by 12:30 p.m.
October 28, 2024
President of Barbados Union of Teachers Urges Action on Education System Challenges
Barbados Union of Teachers President Rudy Lovell addresses pressing issues in education system, including school violence, infrastructure, and staffing during BUT’s 50th Anniversary Awards Gala. Calls for action and solutions.
October 27, 2024
Understanding Employment in Schools: Employer-Employee Relationships and Union Representation
A school functions as a place of socialization and learning, but it is also a workplace for teachers. This article explores the employer-employee relationship in schools, including contracts, rights, and trade unions.
October 27, 2024
Regional Hotelier Urges Education Sectors to Address Youth Deviance and Violence
Hotelier Ralph Taylor urges private and higher education sectors to address youth deviance and violence, praising The UWI Cave Hill campus for its role in societal change and proposing investments in tourism, entrepreneurship, and youth violence prevention.
October 26, 2024
Barbadian Minister Warns of Cybersecurity Threats Due to Inadequate Digital Safety Awareness
Barbados' Minister of Industry warns of cybersecurity risks due to public's poor digital safety understanding. Urgent need for public education on data management practices highlighted at panel discussion.
October 26, 2024
Barbados Bar Association Boosts Efforts to Reduce Criminal Case Backlog in Collaboration with US-UK Initiative
The Barbados Bar Association collaborates with the government to address criminal case backlog. Initiatives include training younger attorneys to handle complex cases, aiming to transform the criminal justice system.
October 25, 2024
Barbados Urged to Accelerate Efforts for Sustainable Development Goals by 2030
Barbados aims to accelerate efforts towards achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, focusing on key goals such as poverty eradication, health, water quality, and climate action. Minister Blackman emphasizes the need for increased stakeholder commitment.
October 25, 2024
Barbados Union of Teachers Criticizes Lengthy Process of School Closures Due to Environmental Issues
Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) criticizes the lengthy process of closing schools due to environmental issues, urging Ministry of Education to trust principals' judgment for quicker responses.
October 25, 2024
British Elite Examined in 'Born to Rule' by Aaron Reeves and Sam Friedman: Insights on Education, Class Structure, and Social Stratification
Born to Rule by Aaron Reeves and Sam Friedman delves into the British elite, focusing on the enduring class structure shaped by institutions like Eton and Oxbridge. Legacy admissions and social stratification are explored.
October 25, 2024
St Paul’s Primary Teachers Provide Ministry of Education Opportunity to Address Environmental Concerns
St Paul’s Primary teachers give Ministry of Education a chance to address environmental issues affecting school, expressing health concerns over air quality and previous problems with odour and mould.
October 24, 2024
Eden Lodge Primary School Closes Early Again Due to Environmental Concerns, Parents Express Alarm | Ministry Confirms Classes to Resume on Thursday
Eden Lodge Primary School closed early due to environmental issues, prompting concerns from parents. Ministry of Education confirmed the closure was due to a strong chemical smell. Classes to resume with ongoing monitoring.
October 24, 2024
CXC Announces Radical Transformation through AI in Education Revamp
The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is undergoing a radical transformation using artificial intelligence to enhance educational services, personalized learning, and address academic performance issues, as discussed at the 4th Ministerial Summit.