Grantley Adams students return to school plant for face-to-face classes Sheria Brathwaite07/01/20250566 views Face-to-face classes resumed today at Grantley Adams Memorial School. During this morning’s assembly, Deputy Chief Education Officer Julia Beckles and Chairman of the school’s Board of Management George Griffith, addressed… Read more
Reminder for private candidates taking the January CXC exams Barbados Today06/01/20250928 views All private candidates are reminded that the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) examinations will take place at the Garfield Sobers Gymnasium, Wildey, St Michael, from Tuesday, January 7 to Friday, January 24,… Read more
#BTColumn – School safety crisis: A New Year’s call to action Yarde05/01/202501.5K views Happy New Year! I wish the Barbados TODAY team, loyal readers and all of Barbados a safe, productive and fulfilling 2025, as all of us strive to make our lives… Read more
Union honours retired educators Sheria Brathwaite04/01/20250901 views A 98-year-old former teacher was among the more than 250 retired educators honoured by the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) at its annual Christmas luncheon on Monday. President Rudy… Read more
BUT hopeful for peaceful term when students return to classroom Sheria Brathwaite03/01/202501.3K views The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) is cautiously optimistic about the new school term, following a period marred by violence and environmental issues. As schools prepare to reopen for… Read more
CXC English ‘A’ exam to be taken at SJPI Barbados Today31/12/20240901 views The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training has advised that the CXC English ‘A’ Examination, scheduled for Monday, January 6, 2025, at 9 a.m., will take place at the… Read more
#BTColumn – Christmas for children: it’s more than just gifts! Yarde29/12/20240553 views Anyone who knows me knows how much I (and my blessed mother) adore the Christmas season! For Christians, it is a time to celebrate our Lord and Saviour’s birth, and… Read more
Prescod calls for Pan-Africanism in education reform Shanna Moore28/12/20240618 views The prime minister’s special envoy for reparations and economic enfranchisement, Trevor Prescod, has called for a bold reimagining of Barbados’ education system, urging policymakers to centre African civilisation and Pan-Africanist… Read more
Pandemic exposed ‘deep flaws’ in education Shamar Blunt21/12/20240922 views Women and child rights campaigner Dr Marsha Hinds Myrie has issued a stark warning that the recent surge in youth crime in Barbados is not merely a byproduct of the… Read more
QC toasts ‘exceptional academic achievement’ Barbados Today12/12/202401.7K views Queen’s College proudly showcased remarkable academic accomplishments on Tuesday, as students were recognised for their stellar performances at its annual Speech Day and Prize-Giving Ceremony. With an impressive overall pass… Read more