BUT raises red flags over school readiness Lourianne Graham08/09/2026079 views Despite a shift to year-round school maintenance, the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) on Monday called for early maintenance work at schools, declaring that delays often mean schools are not… Read more
Students urged to remain steadfast as new school year begins Shamar Blunt08/09/2026063 views Students returning to Springer Memorial School on Monday were urged to remain “steadfast and motivated” as the school began the new academic year, while administrators outlined curriculum changes and the… Read more
Eden Lodge trust gives boys back-to-school haircut Lauryn Escamilla08/09/2026084 views Several boys received free haircuts ahead of the new school term on Sunday as the Eden Lodge Youth Charitable Trust concluded its annual back-to-school programme in partnership with Sandy Lane… Read more
New uniform gets positive marks from Princess Margaret first-formers Lauryn Escamilla07/09/202605.8K views A new-look uniform at Princess Margaret Secondary School has won over several students, with some saying they feel more comfortable and confident as they begin their high school journey. … Read more
New school breakfast earns praise, first-day gripes Lourianne Graham07/09/202601.8K views Some 17 000 students in the nursery and primary public school system were fed breakfast as a national programme launched across the island, according to Minister of Education Transformation Chad… Read more
Blackman opens first form academy at PMSS Lourianne Graham07/09/20260962 views Minister of Education Transformation Chad Blackman opened the First Form Academy at the Princess Margaret Secondary School, challenging its inaugural students to embrace their purpose and help establish a new… Read more
All-girls school reports surge in transfers Shamar Blunt07/09/202603.1K views Springer Memorial Secondary School has recorded an unusually high number of student transfers for the new academic year, filling the island’s only all-girls public secondary school to capacity, principal Sonja… Read more
Traffic relief measures set for school reopening Ricardo Roberts04/09/20260749 views A new traffic management plan aimed at easing road congestion has been presented to Cabinet as the government prepares for increased traffic with the start of the new school year.… Read more
Universal Breakfast Programme to launch in public primary, nursery schools next week Ricardo Roberts04/09/20260441 views Education Transformation Minister Chad Blackman has told parents that the new breakfast programme for primary schools, starting Monday, is meant to give students energy without overwhelming them. Blackman confirmed at… Read more
Parents make final back-to-school buys as retailers report mixed rush Lauryn Escamilla02/09/20260373 views Back-to-school shopping has peaked in the week before school, store owners say, as they prepare for the rush while parents pick up a few items for their children. While some… Read more