Education Local News News Schools closed Friday to observe Teachers’ Professional Day Barbados Today15/10/20191247 views Teachers’ Professional Day will be observed this Friday, October 18 and all schools will be closed as a result. The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training has encouraged the management of schools to organise activities for the development of their institutions. The day is part of activities to mark Education Month, which is being celebrated under the theme: Technology – The Bedrock of Innovation and Development. Schools will re-open on Monday, October 21. (MR/BGIS)