The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) is not budging from its position on the Bounce Back Summer School Programme for primary school students scheduled for next month and August, even though the Ministry of Education, Technical and Vocational Training says it s now voluntary. So strong is the union’s resolve to not have its “physically and mentally tired” members participate, that yesterday afternoon, in a media statement made on its YouTube …
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Dr Idamay Denny is the Director of Education Reform and will head the newly created Education Reform Unit in the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training.
“The Transformation of Barbados’ education system has been identified as one of the priorities of the current administration of government as articulated in its 2018 Manifesto. Central to the transformation that is needed to equip citizens for the future, will be the reformation of the national curriculum to make it relevant to the emerging technological and global trends, as well as the developmental and transformational needs of the country,” said a release issued through the Barbados Government Information Service.
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The Royal Barbados Police Force is advising members of the public to avoid driving unless it is absolutely necessary as Barbados continues to be affected by ash fall from the La Soufriere volcano in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
This ash fall is expected to continue over the next few days and is expected to significantly impact road users in Barbados.
Road users are asked to observe the following guidelines to remain safe while utilising the island’s roadways during this period:
DO NOT DRIVE, unless absolutely necessary. Driving on ash-slickened roads with reduced visibility can be hazardous. If you must drive on the roads, reduce your driving speed. In addition, with significantly reduced visibility you may have to drive with your headlights and rear lights on to ensure that your vehicle is visible to other road users.
Public safety bulletin from the Royal Barbados Police Force
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The island of St Vincent has recently experienced an eruption of the La Soufrière Volcano.
This event, has impacted several other islands across the region including Barbados, which has been experiencing ash fall across the island.
This ash fall is expected to continue over the next few days and is expected to significantly impact road users in Barbados.
The Royal Barbados Police Force is advising that all road users observe the following guidelines to remain safe while utilizing the island’s roadways during this period.
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DO NOT DRIVE, unless absolutely necessary. Driving on ash-slickened roads with reduced visibility can be hazardous. If you must drive on the roads, reduce your driving speed. In addition, with significantly reduced visibility you may have to drive with your headlights and rear lights on to ensure that your vehicle is visible to other road users.
Barbados Today April 10, 2021
Barbadians are being advised to stay indoors and only venture outside if it is highly essential or related to a medical emergency.
This warning has come from Chief Medical Officer, Dr Kenneth George, in light of the thick plume of ash fall which is affecting the island due to the eruption of the La Soufriere volcano in St Vincent and the Grenadines.
“Unless you have reason to be outside, stay in your house. This is to protect yourselves and your family,” he explained. He further noted that asthmatics and people with respiratory disorders should take precautions and have their medication on hand at all times.