Education

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 …

Curious minds from schools across Barbados flocked to Queen’s Park on Tuesday for an energetic display of science, technology and creativity at the Ministry of Industry, Innovation, Science and Technology …

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 campus’ …

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 …

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 …

The island’s main opposition parties on Tuesday welcomed key budgetary measures announced on Monday by Minister of Finance Ryan Straughn to ease the cost-of-living burden on Barbadians, but insist they …

Prime Minister Mia Mottley has described the 2026 Budget as a “people’s budget”, saying it delivers on campaign promises while taking steps to protect Barbadians from mounting global pressures. Speaking …

President of Friends of Democracy Senator Karina Goodridge says the 2026 Budget, while containing some positive steps, does not go far enough to ease the pressure on Barbadians already struggling …

Amid growing concern over youth violence and calls for greater involvement from churches and civic groups to help combat the problem, a new initiative has been launched to support and …