Bradshaw: Gender identity issues in schools not a priority Barbados Today25/02/20200263 views Minister of Education Santia Bradshaw says gender identity issues have not yet surfaced in Barbados’ public schools, and it is not a priority for the administration at this time. She… Read more
Bradshaw: Last lap for ‘Eleven-plus’ Barbados Today25/02/20205358 views Students sitting the Barbados Secondary School Entrance Examination (BSSEE) this year could be the last group to take the test, as Government moves full steam ahead to abolish it. But… Read more
Frustrated mother seeks answers from education authorities Anesta Henry18/02/202032789 views A 39-year-old mother of two is demanding answers from the Ministry of Education regarding why her requests to homeschool her children keep getting turned down. Shendor Menvarayzz said since 2018… Read more
Erdiston Teachers’ Training College wants to attract more men Barbados Today09/02/20200416 views Erdiston Teachers’ Training College (ETTC) is exploring the possibility of introducing programmes that will attract more men, as records show they are being outnumbered by women in accessing continuing education.… Read more
Two more libraries open Saturday Barbados Today01/02/20201317 views Members of the public are reminded that the Six Roads and Valley Branch libraries will be open on Saturdays from February 1. Deputy Director at the National Library Service, Jennifer… Read more
UWI students ‘still facing financial challenges’ Barbados Today30/01/20200548 views Despite no longer having to pay tuition, many Barbadian students at the University of the West Indies at Cave Hill still face challenges in meeting their day to day expenses,… Read more
Principal’s plea Barbados Today25/01/20204576 views There’s growing concern about the number of students at the Frederick Smith Secondary School who are displaying indifference about their academic progress as they transition from junior school to fourth… Read more
Head wants fewer students assigned to his school Barbados Today24/01/20200438 views As the Frederick Smith Secondary School continues a slow and painful recovery after last year’s fatal stabbing on the compound, the school’s principal wants less students to be sent there… Read more
LT Gay’s classes for some at church Anesta Henry21/01/20200306 views Class four students of the Lawrence T Gay Memorial School started classes at the neighbouring Grace Hill Moravian Church where they have been relocated as a result of environmental issues… Read more
Broomes backs openEMIS Barbados Today18/01/20200955 views Veteran educator Jeff Broomes has backed the Ministry of Education’s move to introduce a digital record on each students’ attendance, conduct and performance. Broomes told Barbados TODAY he viewed the… Read more