EducationHealthLocal News Confusion as Charles F. Broome School reopens then shuts early over lingering odours by Shanna Moore 20/03/2026 written by Shanna Moore 5 min read The reopening of Charles F. Broome Memorial School on Friday descended into confusion as parents rushed to collect their children hours after classes resumed, following official assurances that health concerns … Continue Reading 20/03/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationHealthLocal NewsYouth Teachersโ union demands probe after staff, pupils fall ill at Mount Tabor Primary by Shanna Moore 20/03/2026 by Shanna Moore 20/03/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
Education Math Week at Lawrence T. Gay School blends tech, tradition by Ricardo Roberts 20/03/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 20/03/2026 โThe 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.”ย … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationHealthLocal News Corporate support grows for Down syndrome awareness on World Day by Shamar Blunt 20/03/2026 by Shamar Blunt 20/03/2026 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.ย ย Head of the association, … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal NewsYouth Mission Barbados brings national transformation message to Alexandra School by Ricardo Roberts 20/03/2026 by Ricardo Roberts 20/03/2026 Barbadosโ latest effort to engage young people in shaping the countryโs future reached the Alexandra School on Friday, as the governmentโs โMission Barbadosโ campaign launched its National Transformation Initiative before … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Confusion at Charles F. Broome as parents rush to collect students by Shanna Moore 20/03/2026 by Shanna Moore 20/03/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News BUT vows โzero toleranceโ amid Princess Margaret Secondary assault probe by Sheria Brathwaite 19/03/2026 by Sheria Brathwaite 19/03/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News โExpose students to creative industry career choicesโ – teacher by Shamar Blunt 19/03/2026 by Shamar Blunt 19/03/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal NewsNews Underemployment leading to student drop off at UWI by Shamar Blunt 19/03/2026 by Shamar Blunt 19/03/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationEducationHealthHealth & WellnessLocal News Authorities take โsoft touchโ approach to enforcing nutrition rules by Shanna Moore 19/03/2026 by Shanna Moore 19/03/2026 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 FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail