A leading teachers’ union is charging that Government’s widely-publicised summer rehabilitation programme at the island’s schools appears to be hindered by a lack of funding and shoddy workmanship that has left some campuses plagued by mold, leaky roofs, overgrown fields and termite-infested walls.So dire is the situation at some of the learning institutions, that the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) is demanding that the health and safety conditions of several school plants be given the full and urgent attention of the Ministry of Education.Julian Pierre, the chairman of the union’s Occupational Safety and Health Committee told Barbados TODAY in a recent interview that only a small portion of the island’s schools fell under the annual summer maintenance programme but many others were in desperate need of attention.He said the programme over the years has failed to produce quality results as it has been impacted by poor work.
Forty girls from secondary schools across Barbados were empowered to step into their future with purpose, at a one-day workshop entitled The Future is Her.
In recognition of the 10th anniversary of International Day of the Girl Child on October 11
Cyber bullying has become more prevalent in Barbados, says information technology expert Steven Williams. He believes that if it is not addressed, more of the online feuds could escalate to physical violence when the new school year begins next month. Williams, who is also the Director at Sunisle Technology Solutions and chairman of the Ellerslie School, highlighted that issue to parents yesterday during In the Winners’ Circle Inc. and The …
Over 600 students from primary and secondary schools will be participating in the SigniaGlobe Financial Junior Masquerade Project in association with Burger King, Pinehill Diary and Sunshine Snacks.
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