EducationLocal News Humphrey reveals stories of denial of education, inadequate health services for disabled by Barbados Today 30/10/2024 written by Barbados Today 4 min read Government will introduce landmark legislation by December to address decades of inequality faced by disabled Barbadians, including possible affirmative action measures. As he brought to light what he called … Continue Reading 30/10/2024 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
CourtEducationLocal News Govt won’t appeal court-ordered compensation to teachers by Emmanuel Joseph 29/10/2024 by Emmanuel Joseph 29/10/2024 The government will not contest the High Court’s decision to award damages totalling $70 000 to five teachers who the court declared were unreasonably transferred to various schools in January … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Students learn about a day in the life of a fisher by Sheria Brathwaite 26/10/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 26/10/2024 The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) collaborated with Frederick Smith Secondary School on Friday to give 12 students a memorable experience in the fishing sector. The project, A Day in … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Teachers, pupils fall ill as mould, poor air quality plague school by Sheria Brathwaite 25/10/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 25/10/2024 Teachers at the problem-plagued St Paul’s Primary are willing to give the Ministry of Education a chance to make good on its promise to fix environmental issues affecting the Brittons … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationHealth CareLocal News Students encouraged to drink more water by Shamar Blunt 24/10/2024 by Shamar Blunt 24/10/2024 “Water is life.” That was the message given to students of the St Alban’s Primary School on Wednesday as a water fountain was donated to the school by members … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationRegional Bajans enjoying UNESCO training in Cuba by Barbados Today 24/10/2024 by Barbados Today 24/10/2024 Barbadians continue to benefit from UNESCO training courses in Cuba, despite that country experiencing an island-wide blackout since last Friday. Three Barbadians are currently in Cuba participating in the … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Hinkson backs special needs school reopening, urges more disability support by Shamar Blunt 24/10/2024 by Shamar Blunt 24/10/2024 Chairman of the Advisory Committee for Improving the Lives of People with Disabilities, Edmund Hinkson has thrown his support behind the reopening of a specialist secondary school whilst urging broader … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Eden Lodge Primary School closed by Sheria Brathwaite 23/10/2024 by Sheria Brathwaite 23/10/2024 Classes at Eden Lodge Primary School have come to an abrupt halt after a pungent odour affected staff and students at the school. Barbados TODAY understands parents and guardians were asked … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Potential, contributions recognised at Arthur Smith Primary by Shanna Moore 23/10/2024 by Shanna Moore 23/10/2024 In a celebration of dedication, service, and untapped potential, the Arthur Smith Primary School community gathered at the St Matthias Anglican Church on Monday, for their annual Founders’ Day Service. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Govt to release comprehensive report on school closures by Shamar Blunt 22/10/2024 by Shamar Blunt 22/10/2024 A thorough analysis of the persistent environmental, health, and security issues affecting public schools across the nation is nearing completion, Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona Archer-Bradshaw said on Monday. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail