Education

In a concerning trend, Major Michael Boyce, principal of the Deighton Griffith Secondary School, revealed a troubling increase in students who, despite having paid for their exams, are failing to …

Investing in young people by providing training in new technologies and digital systems will be critical to the development of Barbados’ economy, says Minister of State in the Ministry of …

It was a day of reflection, celebration and inspiration as the Combermere School honoured its students’ achievements for 2023/2024. Under the theme Continuing the Tradition of Excellence, the school held …

Springer Memorial School marked its 60th anniversary with a lively HYPE Day and Extravaganza, blending fun and education to tackle the growing issue of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among students.   …

Former senator and retired principal Alwyn Adams on Friday reignited calls to scrap the Barbados Secondary School Entrance Examination, commonly known as the 11-Plus, describing it as an outdated relic …

The Ministry of Education is forging stronger ties with McGill University’s Bellairs Research Institute to bolster Barbados’ science and technology education, with a focus on addressing climate change and inspiring …

Xavier Went is the winner of the local aspect of the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Member Lines’ Junior Essay Competition on the topic, How can my country and cruise lines …

The Ministry of Energy and Business has announced that a new Sustainable Energy Youth Empowerment Programme, set to launch next year, will be offering scholarships in refrigeration and air conditioning …

Five local non-profit organisations have been awarded the inaugural Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) Member Lines’ Owen Arthur Scholarship Fund. Those awarded US$5 000 (BDS$10 000) each were Unborn Justice, The …