Education
September 11, 2024
Barbados Royals Girls Cricket Club Summer Camp Marks Milestone for Women's Cricket Growth
Barbados Royals Girls Cricket Club's summer camp, in partnership with Barbados Cricket Association, marks a milestone for women's cricket. Notable figures support the camp's focus on academic and cricketing excellence. Future plans include an after-school program.
September 11, 2024
Barbados Teen Triathlete Cain Banfield Competes at 2024 World Triathlon Development Regional Cup Trinidad & Tobago
Cain Banfield, a key member of Barbados' CARIFTA Triathlon team, is training and competing in Trinidad & Tobago. The 16-year-old aims for redemption in 2025 after facing challenges at CARIFTA.
September 11, 2024
ISKF Barbados to Compete at the ISKF World Shoto Cup in London 2019
ISKF Barbados to compete at the ISKF World Shoto Cup in London with five adults and six youth athletes. Event features over 350 competitors from 18 countries in team and individual kata and kumite.
September 11, 2024
Young Barbadian Creatives Expand Skills Through Specialised Training Courses in Havana, Cuba
Three young Barbadian creatives are undergoing specialized training in Havana, Cuba. Aisha Comissiong and Kemal Marshall are learning Cuban dances, while Déandra Daniel is mastering artistic serigraphy. Training runs until September 20.
September 11, 2024
Mandatory Certification Requirements for Drivers and Conductors on Public Service Vehicles Announced by Barbados Transport Authority
Acting Prime Minister Santia Bradshaw announces mandatory certification for drivers and conductors of public service vehicles in Barbados. Training sessions to start on October 1 to promote safe driving practices.
September 10, 2024
Public Primary School Principals Criticize Ministry of Education Treatment and Indignity: APPSP President
The Association of Public Primary School Principals criticizes Ministry of Education treatment, citing indignity, sudden reassignments, and exclusion from job interviews. Concerns raised over breaches of Public Service Act.
September 10, 2024
Management Expert Criticizes Justice System for Lagging Behind Modern Society: Keynote Remarks by Professor Dwayne Devonish
Management expert Professor Dwayne Devonish criticizes the justice system's slow adaptation to modern society, emphasizing the need for cultural change and improved resources for rehabilitation and juvenile offenders.
September 10, 2024
Barbados Faces Challenges in Education Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Barbados faced challenges in balancing pandemic response with education needs. Economic impacts and COVID-19 cases highlighted, with a focus on the importance of vaccines and online learning transitions.
September 8, 2024
Ministry of Education's Task Force Prioritizes Multilingual Education Initiatives in Barbados
The Ministry of Education's National Task Force on Literacy focuses on promoting multilingual education in schools. Minister Sandra Husbands highlights literacy's role in shaping Barbados' future and emphasizes the need for parenting skills to address societal challenges.
September 8, 2024
Barbados 2024 CXC Results: Delay in Official Report Raises Concerns
Barbados awaits the official report on the 2024 CXC results, expressing concerns over the delay in communication from the Ministry of Education and the impact on students and scholarship deadlines.
September 8, 2024
Acts 20:35 and My 38-Year Rotary Journey: Service Above Self and Global Fellowship
Explore the Rotary journey of a dedicated individual, emphasizing the ethos of service and community engagement within Rotary International. Learn about the global impact and opportunities for fellowship and collaboration across borders.
September 7, 2024
Building Effective Law Enforcement Officers: Insights from High-Ranking Police Officer on Knowledge, Integrity, and Collaboration
This article discusses the importance of knowledge, integrity, and collaboration in effective law enforcement, as emphasized by Acting Superintendent Anthony Warner to course participants at the Regional Police Training Centre.