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Three schools honoured for championing health initiatives
Three schools have been recognised for their efforts in promoting healthy lifestyles through the implementation of the Barbados School Nutrition Policy (BSNP). George Lamming Primary, St Giles...
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Cave Hill-China university launch research centre, receives funding pledge
A newly established research centre focused on climate change and other global challenges has officially been launched at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Cave Hill campus, in partnership with...
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UWI pushes pension reform, enters offshore medical university market
The University of the West Indies (UWI) is seeking to reform its pension system, with Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles warning that the institution is facing a growing financial crisis due...
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Untie our hands, Sir Hilary urges regional governments
In response to a decline in government contributions to its operational budget, the University of the West Indies (UWI) is appealing for full ownership of land leased to its campuses. Vice-Chancellor...
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Education expert slams PM’s school expulsion idea as ‘political strategy’
An education expert has criticised Prime Minister Mia Mottley’s recent proposal to end secondary school expulsions at age 16, describing it as a politically motivated initiative that ignores...
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Students relieved, hopeful after exam
As students emerged from Combermere School, one of the designated examination centres for this year’s sitting of the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination (BSSEE), they expressed a mixture...
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Barbados builds AI, digital talent at youth hackathon
Barbados is ramping up its artificial intelligence (AI) capacity by equipping young people with the digital skills required to succeed in today’s tech-driven world. This commitment was demonstrated on...
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Erdiston willing to meet teachers in schools as part of reform push
Erdiston Teachers’ College is ramping up efforts to support education reform by delivering professional development directly to teachers in schools. The initiative was announced by Deputy Principal...
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Frederick Smith Secondary next as ministry tackles school indiscipline
The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) is preparing to press education officials for urgent action next week amid deepening concerns over violence and deviance in schools, with staff at Frederick Smith...
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UWI Global Campus remembers Professor Emerita Hazel Simmons-McDonald
The UWI Global Campus is mourning the passing of Professor Emerita Hazel Simmons-McDonald, a distinguished academic and champion for equity in education. Below is the full tribute from the UWI’s Office...
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