What do we really mean by “valuing education”? Barbados Today12/12/2025078 views The word on the street is that “young people today do not value education”. The comparison always reaches back to another era, as if a previous generation cared more, tried… Read more
Combermere outlines improvement plans as exam results remain strong Lourianne Graham07/12/20250763 views Combermere School is sharpening its focus on character development, accessibility, and large-scale infrastructure upgrades as it works to sustain its academic and sporting excellence while modernising its campus. These priorities… Read more
Respect grooming standards, minister tells students Sheria Brathwaite07/12/202501.1K views Education Minister Chad Blackman is urging students across Barbados to respect the National School Grooming Policy, stressing that discipline and neatness remain core values of the island’s education system as… Read more
Dyslexia overlooked as key factor in rising youth crime – educator Barbados Today15/11/2025077 views Despite intense public debate about youth violence, a literacy specialist warned on Friday that one potential contributing factor is being overlooked – undiagnosed dyslexia. Joy Sharon warned that failure to… Read more
Education ministry condemns incident involving students and adults Barbados Today08/11/202502K views The Ministry of Educational Transformation has expressed ‘deep regret’ over a recent incident involving students in school uniform and parental figures, which was widely circulated on social media. In a… Read more
Deacons Primary School cleared to reopen Barbados Today02/11/20250158 views Deacons Primary School has been cleared to reopen on Monday by the Ministry of Educational Transformation, following works over the weekend to bring the facility up to a suitable standard.… Read more
Chinese ambassador awards scholarships at UWI Confucius Institute Barbados Today01/11/20250783 views Students from primary, secondary, and tertiary institutions have been recognised with Chinese Ambassador Scholarships at the University of the West Indies Confucius Institute, marking a significant milestone in the island’s… Read more
Ann Hill School celebrates 43 years of excellence Barbados Today31/10/2025074 views Ann Hill School marked its 43rd anniversary with a celebration that brought together students, staff, parents, and well-wishers. The occasion, which also saw the installation of eight prefects, was guided… Read more
Rain fails to dampen UWI Cave Hill celebration of academic excellence Barbados Today19/10/20250730 views As the graduating cohort of 2025 walked across the stage at The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus, on Saturday to receive their scrolls, one theme echoed through… Read more
Downpour temporarily disrupts UWI Cave Hill graduation ceremony Barbados Today19/10/202502.5K views What began as an evening of celebration at The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, took an unexpected turn on Saturday when heavy showers interrupted the evening graduation… Read more