Education

The government is moving to elevate technical and vocational skills to equal footing with academic study, as a new tertiary construction grant, launched on Friday, aimed at positioning tradespeople at …

St George Secondary School has unveiled plans to pilot a continuing education initiative aimed at bridging the gap between academic education and vocational training. Principal Dennis Browne presented the detailed …

Opposition education spokesperson Felicia Dujon has sharply criticised Government’s plan to send letters to parents outlining the cost of public education per child, calling the move “an insult to parents” …

The Group of Concerned Parents of Barbados on Thursday welcomed the government’s plan to issue letters showing families the full cost of their children’s education but has cautioned that the …

Education officials have urged schools and canteen operators to monitor and maintain healthy eating initiatives, stressing that healthy school environments are critical to students’ development and well-being.   The call …

The President-designate of Barbados, retired Lieutenant Colonel Jeffrey Bostic, has called for a revival of the Cadet Corps’ former strength at Combermere School, urging students to restore the school’s tradition …

Barbadians may soon have a new festive staple on their plates. Instead of the traditional pork ham, consumers will now have the option of a locally produced chicken ham made …

The Ministry of Educational Transformation on Wednesday launched BookFusion, a new digital reading application aimed at fostering collaboration among students, teachers, and parents while enhancing technological skills and cognitive development …

Minister of Educational Transformation Chad Blackman on Wednesday announced plans to ask ministers to require all secondary school students to participate in a community-based organisation — a step he described …