EducationLocal News Students relieved, hopeful after exam by Shamar Blunt 07/05/2025 written by Shamar Blunt 3 min read As students emerged from Combermere School, one of the designated examination centres for this year’s sitting of the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE), they expressed a mixture of relief, … Continue Reading 07/05/2025 0 comments FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Education expert slams PM’s school expulsion idea as ‘political strategy’ by Sheria Brathwaite 06/05/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 06/05/2025 An education expert has criticised Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s recent proposal to end secondary school expulsions at age 16, describing it as a politically motivated initiative that ignores fundamental problems … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Untie our hands, Sir Hilary urges regional governments by Barbados Today 04/05/2025 by Barbados Today 04/05/2025 In response to a decline in government contributions to its operational budget, the University of the West Indies (UWI) is appealing for full ownership of land leased to its campuses. … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News UWI pushes pension reform, enters offshore medical university market by Barbados Today 04/05/2025 by Barbados Today 04/05/2025 The University of the West Indies (UWI) is seeking to reform its pension system, with Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles warning that the institution is facing a growing financial crisis … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Cave Hill-China university launch research centre, receives funding pledge by Barbados Today 27/04/2025 by Barbados Today 27/04/2025 A newly established research centre focused on climate change and other global challenges has officially been launched at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill campus, in partnership … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Three schools honoured for championing health initiatives by Barbados Today 25/04/2025 by Barbados Today 25/04/2025 Three schools have been recognised for their efforts in promoting healthy lifestyles through the implementation of the Barbados School Nutrition Policy (BSNP). George Lamming Primary, St Giles Primary, and … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Community initiative delivers study kits to St Thomas pupils by Lourianne Graham 25/04/2025 by Lourianne Graham 25/04/2025 More than 60 Class Four pupils from Sharon Primary and Holy Innocent Primary received exam preparation kits on Thursday, part of a community-led effort to support families and students ahead … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News DLP: Grooming policy is crystal clear by Shamar Blunt 18/04/2025 by Shamar Blunt 18/04/2025 As the debate surrounding the National Grooming Policy for students continues, concerns are once again being raised over how the rules are interpreted and enforced across schools. During an online … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Radio series to spotlight Black women’s role in slavery resistance by Shanna Moore 15/04/2025 by Shanna Moore 15/04/2025 A new radio series aiming to correct the historical record and potentially shape national policy by highlighting the overlooked contributions of Black Barbadian women in the fight against slavery is … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
EducationLocal News Students to be consulted before new Education Act reaches Parliament by Sheria Brathwaite 03/04/2025 by Sheria Brathwaite 03/04/2025 In a significant shift towards student-led policy-making, students are to help rewrite the 1983 Education Act to reflect contemporary challenges and opportunities, Minister of Educational Transformation Senator Chad Blackman announced … Read more FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail
