Education chief defends teachers amid extra lessons criticism Lourianne Graham05/05/20260661 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 Roberts05/05/20260424 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 Graham05/05/20260150 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 Escamilla04/05/20260628 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 Roberts04/05/20260356 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 Graham04/05/20260275 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 Roberts04/05/20260210 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
BUT urges calm, confidence ahead of 11-plus Barbados Today04/05/2026070 views President of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) Rudy Lovell is encouraging students preparing for the Barbados Secondary School Entrance Examination (BSSEE) to remain calm and give their best effort.… Read more
Family ‘overwhelmed’ by support as teen begins urgent treatment abroad Shamar Blunt04/05/20260253 views What began as a slight headache and dizziness at school for young Noi Jemmott quickly spiralled into every family’s worst nightmare. Within days, 17-year-old Noi was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic… Read more
NCSA ex-manager Tessa Chadderton-Shaw dies Emmanuel Joseph04/05/202601.2K views Mental health advocate and educator Tessa Chadderton-Shaw, who led the National Council on Substance Abuse (NCSA) for more than a decade, has died after a brief illness. Chadderton-Shaw, who was… Read more