Teachers’ union demands probe after staff, pupils fall ill at Mount Tabor Primary Shanna Moore20/03/2026098 views The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) on Friday called for an urgent review of safety protocols after staff and pupils at Mount Tabor Primary School in St John reportedly experienced… Read more
Math Week at Lawrence T. Gay School blends tech, tradition Ricardo Roberts20/03/2026070 views The halls of Lawrence T. Gay Memorial School buzzed with analytical energy this week as students and faculty ended their annual Math Week under the theme, “Mathematics and Hope.” … Read more
Corporate support grows for Down syndrome awareness on World Day Shamar Blunt20/03/2026063 views Corporate Barbados was hailed for stepping up its backing for the Barbados Down Syndrome Association at an inclusion initiative to mark World Down Syndrome Day. Head of the association,… Read more
Mission Barbados brings national transformation message to Alexandra School Ricardo Roberts20/03/20260353 views Barbados’ latest effort to engage young people in shaping the country’s future reached the Alexandra School on Friday, as the government’s “Mission Barbados” campaign launched its National Transformation Initiative before… Read more
Confusion at Charles F. Broome as parents rush to collect students Shanna Moore20/03/202603.1K views Confusion and concern unfolded at Charles F. Broome Memorial School on Friday morning as parents rushed to collect their children despite the Ministry of Education indicating the institution had been… Read more
BUT vows ‘zero tolerance’ amid Princess Margaret Secondary assault probe Sheria Brathwaite19/03/20260285 views The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) on Thursday demanded urgent action a day after a student allegedly struck a teacher at Princess Margaret Secondary School, injuring him and prompting a… Read more
‘Expose students to creative industry career choices’ – teacher Shamar Blunt19/03/2026074 views Educators have been urged to do more to expose students to the wide range of career opportunities available in the orange economy, as concerns grow over declining enrolment in arts… Read more
Underemployment leading to student drop off at UWI Shamar Blunt19/03/202603.9K views Seasoned educator Dr Ian Marshall has raised concerns about declining enrolment among mature and part-time students at the University of the West Indies (UWI), pointing to limited job opportunities and… Read more
Authorities take ‘soft touch’ approach to enforcing nutrition rules Shanna Moore19/03/2026074 views Education officials are sticking with a soft approach to the Barbados School Nutrition Policy, opting for collaboration over penalties despite ongoing compliance gaps, they told the National Nutrition Conference on… Read more
Budget ‘puts money back in people’s pocket’ – PM Barbados Today17/03/20260392 views Prime Minister Mia Mottley has described the 2026 Budget as a “people’s budget”, saying it delivers on campaign promises while taking steps to protect Barbadians from mounting global pressures. Speaking… Read more