Local NewsSchoolSportsYouth Gear boost for students of Belmont Primary by Kurtis Hinds 17/06/2026 written by Kurtis Hinds 1 min read Belmont Primary School students are set to benefit from a boost to their sporting gear, following the donation of footwear through a partnership between Dr Janal Browne and The Athleteโs … Continue Reading 17/06/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
AgricultureEducationLocal NewsSchoolYouth Learning co-op helps at-risk boys become young farmers by Ricardo Roberts 16/06/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 16/06/2026 A seven-week, agriculture-based pilot at the Frederick Smith Secondary School has re-engaged 15 at-risk boys, showing measurable gains in attendance, teamwork and practical skills while generating saleable products from hydroponic … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSchool Works begin at 13 primary schools ahead of September return by Jenique Belgrave 16/06/2026 by Jenique Belgrave 16/06/2026 Infrastructural work has begun at 13 primary schools following their closure last week for an extensive summer refurbishment programme, the Ministry of Education Transformation has announced. The initiative is intended … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal NewsSchool Universal free pre-primary education โto begin in Septemberโ by Barbados Today 12/06/2026 by Barbados Today 12/06/2026 Universal free pre-primary education for eligible three and four-year-olds will begin from September, as education officials expand access to structured early childhood learning across Barbados while urging parents to play … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Arts & CultureEducationLocal NewsSchoolYouth โBeyond Wordsโ to open doors through French language exchange by Lauryn Escamilla 11/06/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 11/06/2026 The Eden Lodge Youth Charitable Trust has launched an international language exchange initiative, Beyond Words, bringing a French university student into Barbadian schools to help students strengthen their language skills … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal NewsSchoolYouth Financial literacy, nutrition on show at St Lawrence Primary Open Day by Lauryn Escamilla 11/06/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 11/06/2026 Financial literacy and nutrition were the main aspects of the St Lawrence Primary School Open Day where pupils showcased their hands-on learning during the school year on Thursday. The event, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Local NewsSchoolYouth Primary school students encouraged to learn childrenโs rights by Ricardo Roberts 10/06/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 10/06/2026 In a major push to educate children about their rights, the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and the Third Sector extended its educational campaign to northern schools during an interactive … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal NewsSchoolYouth St Lucy school shut as smoke, ash stall clean-up by Ricardo Roberts 08/06/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 08/06/2026 Classes at the Daryll Jordan Secondary School in St Lucy will not resume on Tuesday as smoke and ash from a nearby fire continue to pose a health risk, preventing … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal NewsSchool Providence School marks 20 years with tribute to founders, growth by Lauryn Escamilla 05/06/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 05/06/2026 The elite private Providence School marked its 20th anniversary on Friday with a ceremony in St George celebrating two decades of growth from a small operation housed in tents to … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
HealthLocal NewsSchoolYouth BUT urges vigilance over health concerns at Hillaby Turnerโs Hall Primary by Shamar Blunt 04/06/2026 by Shamar Blunt 04/06/2026 The Barbados Union of Teachers has urged authorities not to dismiss ongoing health concerns at Hillaby Turnerโs Hall Primary School, warning that reports of illness among students and staff warrant … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail