Education
July 4, 2024
Barbados Under-17 Cricket Team Led by Joshua Dorne at CWI Rising Stars Regional Tournament
Joshua Dorne to lead Barbados at Cricket West Indies’ Rising Stars Regional Under-17 Tournament. Hurricane Beryl delays CWI Under-19 tournament. Squad and officials announced for upcoming competitions.
July 4, 2024
Kickstart Rush to Make Debut Appearance at 2024 Rush Fest in Colorado, Featuring Barbados' Top Soccer Talents
Kickstart Rush's U12 team, led by Captain Aiden Gill, will participate in Rush Fest 2024 in Colorado. The event includes games, training, and classroom sessions with top Rush Soccer coaches.
July 3, 2024
Barbados Under-13 Table Tennis Duo Secures Quarter-Final Spot at Caribbean Regional Championship
Maleeq Aimey and Cairo Ifill lead Barbados Under-13 team to quarter-finals at Caribbean Table Tennis Championship after defeating Guyana B. Aimey's strong performance highlighted.
July 3, 2024
BCC Summer School Update: Classes Delayed Due to Inclement Weather, Eyrie Campus Closed, Jean and Norma Holder Hospitality Institute Open
Barbados Community College (BCC) announces delay in Summer School classes due to inclement weather. Eyrie Campus closed; Hospitality Institute open. Students advised to check for updates on website and social media.
July 3, 2024
Private Schools Reopen Amid Government Order Debate - Barbados Education Latest
Private schools in Barbados have reopened despite a government order to remain closed post-hurricane, prompting Ministry of Education response and review of legislation for future incidents.
July 2, 2024
Ministry of Education Cancels Classes for School Inspections; Ancillary Staff to Assist with Cleaning
The Ministry of Education has announced a temporary halt in classes for school inspections and facility assessments. Ancillary staff will assist in school cleaning. Stay updated on official information sources.
July 1, 2024
Schools Closed Tuesday Due to Hurricane Beryl - Ancillary Staff to Assist with Cleaning
Tuesday classes canceled due to Hurricane Beryl. Ancillary staff to clean schools. Ministry of Education conducts inspections for safety assessments and recommendations.
June 29, 2024
London SV Academy Students Engage in Barbados Cultural Immersion Program with National Peace Programme
London SV Academy students participate in a cultural immersion program in Barbados, fostering youth engagement and addressing global issues through music, workshops, and cultural exchanges with local peers and institutions.
June 29, 2024
Scotiabank Donation Empowers Students in Climate-Smart Agricultural Training Project
Students from Derrick Smith School, Challenor Creative Arts & Training Centre, and The Ann Hill School receive support in climate-smart agriculture through Scotiabank's $47,500 donation. The Farm-Able project empowers youth with disabilities in sustainable agriculture and entrepreneurship.
June 28, 2024
Scotiabank (Barbados) Supports Farm-Able Project for Persons with Disabilities in Sustainable Agricultural Education
Scotiabank (Barbados) Limited donates $47,500 to support sustainable agricultural education for students with disabilities through the Farm-Able Livelihoods Project in collaboration with BECT and IICA.
June 28, 2024
Caribbean Jazz Fusion Delights Audience at KILOMBO Emancipation Village Performance
Lowrey Leon and the Black Banana Band deliver a captivating evening of Caribbean jazz fusion at KILOMBO Emancipation Village, featuring talented musicians and a diverse repertoire.
June 28, 2024
United International Arts Expo (UIAE): A New Approach to Addressing Youth Violence and Delinquency
The United International Arts Expo (UIAE) aims to combat youth violence through arts and discipleship. The festival features workshops and a concert, emphasizing global impact and addressing moral decline.