Our certification is world class, says CXC Sheria Brathwaite24/12/2025058 views The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has defended its reputation as a globally recognised institution, with its Director of Operations, Dr Nicole Manning, maintaining that it is fully accepted on par… Read more
Over 10 000 students to sit online exams next month Sheria Brathwaite23/12/20250752 views More than 10 000 students will sit mandatory electronic examinations for the first time in January, as the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) moves to administer all multiple-choice papers for the… Read more
Deaf advocate calls for greater access to education and interpreters Lourianne Graham20/12/2025016 views A disabilities advocate and vice-president of the Barbados Horizon Deaf Charity (BHDC), Scott Williams is calling for greater access to education for the deaf, including more interpreters and the introduction… Read more
Cave Hill med grads take oath Barbados Today19/12/20250836 views A dozen new doctors from the University of the West Indies at Cave Hill formally entered the medical profession on Thursday after taking the Hippocratic Oath at the Queen Elizabeth… Read more
Teachers’ unions looking forward to reinstatement of long leave Sheria Brathwaite18/12/2025074 views The recent announcement that long leave for teachers could be reinstated has been welcomed across the education sector, though questions over timing and eligibility remain. Prime Minister Mia Mottley,… Read more
UWI political expert urges focus on substance, not ‘election’ talk Lourianne Graham18/12/20250145 views University of the West Indies political scientist Professor Don Marshall dismissed speculation that Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s latest announcements signal an early general election, insisting that public service reforms introduced… Read more
Govt to reinstate teachers’ term leave from 2026, says PM Shanna Moore17/12/20250118 views After years of frustration and stalled negotiations, teachers could soon regain their long-lost term’s vacation leave, with Prime Minister Mia Mottley announcing in Parliament that the government intends to restore… Read more
Govt aims to open upgraded Archives site after fire Lourianne Graham17/12/2025065 views The government’s new digitisation facility at Newton is due to open to the public early next year as restoration and recovery work continues, following last year’s fire at the Department… Read more
More youth opportunities in heritage, culture – minister Lourianne Graham17/12/2025024 views The government plans to expand opportunities for young people to get involved in culture and heritage, with a renewed push to roll out more dynamic programmes and community partnerships, according… Read more
New human rights commissioner sets sights on rights protection framework Barbados Today11/12/2025062 views Barbados’ newly appointed Human Rights Commissioner, Kerryann Ifill, has pledged to lay a robust legal and policy foundation for the island’s first independent human rights office, focusing on public education,… Read more