31 awarded Barbados scholarships and exhibitions Sheria Brathwaite07/09/202301.7K views Thirty-one students have won Barbados scholarships and exhibitions this year. Minister of Education Kay McConney announced this morning that six students received scholarships – including Javani Alleyne who was given… Read more
Scotiabank partners with Variety to offer speech therapy to children in need Barbados Today30/08/20230797 views Speech therapy plays an important role towards the holistic development of children. It improves overall communication, enhances social skills and enables them to cope better with society and function in… Read more
CXC results released but probe into leaked paper continues Barbados Today24/08/202301.5K views The May/June 2023 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) results are out, and officials are reporting an increase in the number of students scoring above average in Mathematics, which was the subject… Read more
In-home concierge service launched Barbados Today08/07/20230740 views A local company is revolutionising homecare in Barbados, especially for people living with dementia. Founder of Caribbean Home-Help Paul Marshall said his business was now specialising in using modern technology… Read more
Seventh Day Adventists help students prepare for 11-Plus Barbados Today24/06/20232695 views By Shamar Blunt The Workman’s Seventh Day Adventist Church is committed to assisting students in its community in a big way. This was the message shared by Winston Walcott, associate… Read more
Over 3,000 students to sit 11-Plus next week Barbados Today24/06/20230601 views A total of 3,295 students will write this year’s Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE) on Tuesday, June 27. This figure comprises 1,665 males and 1,630 females, who are registered… Read more
Pastor not buying gender-neutral bathroom explanation Barbados Today07/06/20230622 views Religious leader Dr Ferdinand Nicholls is not accepting the claim by Minister of Education Kay McConney that there was no gender-neutral bathroom signage at the St Philip Primary School last… Read more
Two schools now closed Barbados Today20/03/20230178 views The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training (METVT) advises that as a result of smoke emanating from a large fire in the environs of St. Thomas, the Lester Vaughan… Read more
METVT statement on the crisis intervention provided at the Alexandra School Barbados Today26/02/20230807 views Below is the full statement from the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training on the Alexandra School. Due to the untimely and tragic death of a student of the… Read more