EducationLocal NewsSchoolYouth From near-closure to renewed faith: principal leads turnaround at St Patrickโs RC Primary by Lauryn Escamilla 27/03/2026 written by Lauryn Escamilla 4 min read Once on the brink of closure after the pandemic, St Patrickโs Roman Catholic Primary School has been transformed into a thriving centre of academic, spiritual and community life under Principal … Continue Reading 27/03/2026 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal NewsYouth President hails St Patrickโs RC school for faith, regional spirit by Lauryn Escamilla 27/03/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 27/03/2026 President Jeffrey Bostic has commended St Patrickโs Roman Catholic Primary School for embodying what he called โa unique schoolโ โ one that blends faith, community and Caribbean identity in a … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal NewsYouth Mentorship, safe spaces vital in tackling youth crime, forum hears by Shamar Blunt 27/03/2026 by Shamar Blunt 27/03/2026 Mentorship programmes and safe spaces where young people can speak freely are vital in tackling growing youth crime and mental health challenges, participants heard at a national roundtable held on … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationHealthLocal NewsYouth St Paulโs Primary parents pull children from school amid health scare by Lauryn Escamilla 27/03/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 27/03/2026 Dozens of students were collected early from St Paulโs Primary School on Thursday after reports of illness among pupils and teachers rekindled fears of a gastroenteritis outbreak at the institution. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationHealthLocal NewsSchool CMO rejects calls for school to be closed amidst suspected gastro outbreak by Shamar Blunt 26/03/2026 by Shamar Blunt 26/03/2026 Chief Medical Officer Dr Kenneth George is maintaining that St Paulโs Primary School should remain open, despite mounting concerns over a possible gastroenteritis outbreak.ย His position comes amid suggestions from … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationEducationLocal News Programme driving down school suspensions, says education ministry by Lourianne Graham 24/03/2026 by Lourianne Graham 24/03/2026 A major push by the Ministry of Education Transformation to curb poor student behaviour is paying off, with school suspensions slashed by 60 per cent this term, officials revealed during … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationEducationLocal NewsNewsYouth Innovators, students showcase future technologies at MIST Festival by Lauryn Escamilla 24/03/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 24/03/2026 Curious minds from schools across Barbados flocked to Queenโs Park on Tuesday for an energetic display of science, technology and creativity at the Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal NewsPress Releases Cave Hill again celebrates top medical student by Barbados Today 22/03/2026 by Barbados Today 22/03/2026 For the second time in three years, a Cave Hill Campus student has claimed top honours in the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) final examinations, reinforcing the campusโ … 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
EducationLocal NewsSchool President hails teachersโ dedication during school visit by Lauryn Escamilla 18/03/2026 by Lauryn Escamilla 18/03/2026 President Jeffrey Bostic used his latest school visit to spotlight the resilience and dedication of teachers, commending staff at Grazettes Primary School for their unwavering commitment in the face of … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail