Humphrey reveals stories of denial of education, inadequate health services for disabled Barbados Today30/10/20240605 views Government will introduce landmark legislation by December to address decades of inequality faced by disabled Barbadians, including possible affirmative action measures. As he brought to light what he called… Read more
Govt won’t appeal court-ordered compensation to teachers Emmanuel Joseph29/10/202401.3K views The government will not contest the High Court’s decision to award damages totalling $70 000 to five teachers who the court declared were unreasonably transferred to various schools in January… Read more
Students learn about a day in the life of a fisher Sheria Brathwaite26/10/202401.2K views The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) collaborated with Frederick Smith Secondary School on Friday to give 12 students a memorable experience in the fishing sector. The project, A Day in… Read more
Teachers, pupils fall ill as mould, poor air quality plague school Sheria Brathwaite25/10/202401.2K views Teachers at the problem-plagued St Paul’s Primary are willing to give the Ministry of Education a chance to make good on its promise to fix environmental issues affecting the Brittons… Read more
Students encouraged to drink more water Shamar Blunt24/10/20240762 views “Water is life.” That was the message given to students of the St Alban’s Primary School on Wednesday as a water fountain was donated to the school by members… Read more
Bajans enjoying UNESCO training in Cuba Barbados Today24/10/20240578 views Barbadians continue to benefit from UNESCO training courses in Cuba, despite that country experiencing an island-wide blackout since last Friday. Three Barbadians are currently in Cuba participating in the… Read more
Hinkson backs special needs school reopening, urges more disability support Shamar Blunt24/10/20240726 views Chairman of the Advisory Committee for Improving the Lives of People with Disabilities, Edmund Hinkson has thrown his support behind the reopening of a specialist secondary school whilst urging broader… Read more
Eden Lodge Primary School closed Sheria Brathwaite23/10/202401.7K views Classes at Eden Lodge Primary School have come to an abrupt halt after a pungent odour affected staff and students at the school. Barbados TODAY understands parents and guardians were asked… Read more
Potential, contributions recognised at Arthur Smith Primary Shanna Moore23/10/202401.1K views In a celebration of dedication, service, and untapped potential, the Arthur Smith Primary School community gathered at the St Matthias Anglican Church on Monday, for their annual Founders’ Day Service.… Read more
Govt to release comprehensive report on school closures Shamar Blunt22/10/20240826 views A thorough analysis of the persistent environmental, health, and security issues affecting public schools across the nation is nearing completion, Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona Archer-Bradshaw said on Monday. … Read more