Education

Universal free pre-primary education for eligible three and four-year-olds will begin from September, as education officials expand access to structured early childhood learning across Barbados while urging parents to play …

A five-year partnership aimed at transforming education and workforce development in Barbados was cemented on Thursday between the National Transformation Initiative (NTI), the Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity (BIMAP) …

The Eden Lodge Youth Charitable Trust has launched an international language exchange initiative, Beyond Words, bringing a French university student into Barbadian schools to help students strengthen their language skills …

Financial literacy and nutrition were the main aspects of the St Lawrence Primary School Open Day where pupils showcased their hands-on learning during the school year on Thursday. The event, …

Barbados is tightening its regulatory framework to secure its standing as a reputable global business hub. To support those efforts, it has launched a major educational drive to prepare the …

Education officials have praised students who participated in the Barbados Postal Service National Letter Writing Competition, describing the initiative as an important tool in strengthening literacy, creativity and critical thinking …

A new batch of about 20 people has begun hands-on training in bartending and mixology, with organisers aiming to fast-track participants into jobs in the island’s hospitality industry. The third …

The Ministry of Education Transformation is ramping up efforts to modernise the education system, with a revised Education Act expected by year-end. This was revealed by Chief Education Officer Dr …

Opposition senator Karina Goodridge backed the anti-gang bill in the Senate on Friday, while calling for a broad national education campaign and stronger community involvement, warning that key provisions could …