Education
January 20, 2024
Barbados Ministry Announces Poverty Study to Measure Living Conditions - Updates Needed due to COVID Impact
Ryan Gilkes will conduct a comprehensive poverty study in Barbados in collaboration with the Caribbean Development Bank and Inter-American Development Bank to provide updated data for informed decision-making.
January 20, 2024
Barbados Government Takes Steps to Determine Level of Poverty in the Country: Minister Humphrey Announces Study in Collaboration with Caribbean Development Bank
The government's decision, led by the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, to determine Barbados' poverty level with empirical evidence is a positive step. Minister Kirk Humphrey announced the involvement of critical partners like the Caribbean Development Bank. This study is crucial in understanding the current situation and addressing issues such as hunger, limited access to education, and social exclusion.
January 19, 2024
Barbadian Children Urged to Receive Financial Literacy Education Starting in Primary School, Says Credit Union Leader
The president of the Barbados Cooperatives and Credit Union League suggests introducing financial literacy to primary school children, promoting essential skills like budgeting and saving for economic empowerment. Credit unions are proactively involved in educating young members.
January 19, 2024
In Memoriam: Celebrated Operatic Singer and Music Educator, Norma Bowen, Passes Away at 74
Norma Bowen, a prominent operatic singer, teacher, musical director, and vocal trainer, passed away at a nursing home at the age of 74. She had an esteemed career as a former student of St Paul’s Girl’s School and the Federal High School, performing with various choirs including St Michael’s Cathedral and All Angels. Norma studied music theory, piano, and voice in Barbados and McGill University in Montreal, Canada. Notably, she was the former director of the Barbados Festival Choir and the Community Mass Choir. She received the Barbados Service Star award and established the music department at Springer Memorial School. Norma also served on the board of the National Cultural Foundation and as a judge for the National Independence Festival of Creative Arts.
January 19, 2024
Preserving the Legacy of Errol Walton Barrow: DLP Renames Party Base in Honor of First Prime Minister
"Learn about the life and legacy of Errol Walton Barrow, the first prime minister and Father of Independence of our country, and the controversy surrounding the naming of an auditorium in his honor."
January 18, 2024
St. Bartholomew Primary School Forced to Close Due to Smoke Emission from Grantley Adams International Airport Incinerator
St. Bartholomew Primary in Parish Land, Christ Church is closed due to an issue with the incinerator at the Grantley Adams International Airport causing disruption and impacting staff and students.
January 18, 2024
Attorney General Dale Marshall Praises the Work of Justice of Appeal Jefferson Cumberbatch, Who Passes Away
Attorney General Dale Marshall praises the late Justice of Appeal Jefferson Cumberbatch, highlighting his influential role as a lecturer in law and his contribution to the Court of Appeal.
January 18, 2024
Teachers at St Bartholomew Primary School Threaten Action Over Health Impacts of GAIA Incinerator Smoke
Teachers at St Bartholomew Primary School in Barbados threaten action due to health concerns caused by smoke from Grantley Adams International Airport (GAIA) Inc. incinerator.
January 18, 2024
National Credit Union Associations of Barbados and Ghana Sign Agreement to Strengthen Ties
The national credit union associations of Barbados and Ghana have signed an agreement to strengthen ties and collaborate on advocacy, training, education, deposit insurance, and digital solutions.
January 18, 2024
Justice of Appeal Jefferson Cumberbatch Passes Away at 65 | Supreme Court of Barbados
Justice of Appeal of the Supreme Court of Barbados, Jefferson Cumberbatch, has passed away at the age of 65. He was a respected legal scholar and served in various influential roles within the legal field. His contributions were also recognized through his work with the Advocate Newspaper.
January 18, 2024
Grantley Adams International Airport Incinerator Smoke Continues to Impact Nearby School, Barbados Union of Teachers Urges Members to Prioritize Health and Safety
"Acrid smoke from GAIA's incinerator is causing health issues at St Bartholomew Primary School. The Barbados Union of Teachers advises members to prioritize health while seeking a solution."
January 17, 2024
Concerns and Calls to Push Back Barbados Secondary Schools' Entrance Examination Date
This article discusses concerns raised by teachers, parents, and students about the Ministry of Education's decision to tentatively schedule the Barbados Secondary Schools' Entrance Examination for May 7. Some advocate for a one-month delay.