Govt hints push for freedom of information legislation Emmanuel Joseph05/05/2026093 views The Mottley administration has signalled a renewed push to introduce long-promised freedom of information legislation, with Minister of Home Affairs and Information Gregory Nicholls pointing to outdated media laws and… Read more
Child mortality trends show progress but concerns remain – CMO Emmanuel Joseph05/05/2026074 views The island’s top public health advisor has cautioned that while Barbados continues to record declining child and maternal mortality rates, emerging issues such as vaccine hesitancy could threaten these gains,… Read more
BUT raises alarm over shootings near schools Shanna Moore05/05/20260152 views A surge in gun violence near schools has prompted urgent concern from the Barbados Union of Teachers, after two recent shootings forced disruptions at pre-primary schools and heightened fears for… Read more
Education chief defends teachers amid extra lessons criticism Lourianne Graham05/05/20260631 views Chief Education Officer Dr Ramona Archer-Bradshaw has defended teachers against claims of inadequate commitment, insisting that most educators go “above and beyond” to support students, even as concerns grow over… Read more
Residents, PTA condemn brazen attack near children, urge crackdown Ricardo Roberts05/05/20260421 views A man fled gunfire metres from a nursery school in Eden Lodge at the start of the school day on Tuesday, triggering panic among parents and outrage in the community… Read more
Strong Start to 11-Plus Exam Lourianne Graham05/05/20260131 views The 2026 Barbados Secondary Schools Entrance Examination (BSSEE) got off to a smooth start on Tuesday, with more than 2 700 Class 4 students across the island beginning one of… Read more
Educators: Trust in process key strategy ahead of entrance exam Lauryn Escamilla04/05/20260619 views With the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination set for Tuesday, educators and students across several primary schools said the final hours were less about cramming and more about confidence, rhythm… Read more
Parents ‘at centre’: Education in shift to boost student success Ricardo Roberts04/05/20260322 views The Ministry of Education Transformation on Monday moved to reposition the family as the engine of educational success, with a new national programme that places parents and caregivers alongside teachers… Read more
Children with special needs ‘risk being overlooked’ in 11-plus system Lourianne Graham04/05/20260258 views A surge in requests for special consideration in Tuesday’s common entrance examination has intensified concerns that many children with learning needs are still being identified too late, with advocates warning… Read more
Ministry Official Urges Parental Calm and Unconditional Support Ahead of 11-Plus Exam Ricardo Roberts04/05/20260190 views As the nation’s primary school students prepare to sit the 11-Plus examination on Tuesday, a leading educational psychologist is calling on parents to prioritise their children’s mental and emotional well-being… Read more