Caribbean Examination Council announces plans in light of COVID-19
The Caribbean Examination Council today announced its strategy for the administration of the 2020 May/June…
Education
Common Entrance postponed
TAhe Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination, commonly known as the 11+Examination, has been postponed until…
Schools still open
Schools will remain open for the time being and the Ministry of Education is preparing…
UG staff, students sent home until month-end; education ministry wants private lessons closed
The Ministry of Education is calling on providers of private lessons to suspend their operations…
Regional education ministries discussing effect of COVID-19 on May/June exams
Representatives from regional ministries of education have begun discussions on the administration of the examinations…
Last days of 11-Plus exam?
This year’s sitting of the Barbados Secondary Schools’ Entrance Examination by thousands of primary school…
Judge warns of $3M fine for weed in schools
While children may be curious about marijuana and its various products, High Court Judge Frank…
Shortage of men worries Erdiston College principal
A DEARTH OF MALES accessing adult education at Erdiston Teachers’ Training College has led its…
Gov’t seeking to bolster security in schools
MINISTER with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information Karl Samuda says the Government is looking…
Education gets lion share of 2020 Budget
Prime Minister has announced that his government’s plans for education has resulted in that Ministry…