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Schools, policy, and learning on the island.
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Chief Magistrate Ian Weekes has called for a national parenting programme to be established after chastising some parents for neglecting their duties to state agencies.
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"Plan, budget, and exercise financial control this holiday season in Barbados. The National Financial Literacy Programme encourages responsible spending, saving, and wise use of credit cards."
The Barbados government remains committed to establishing a Barbados-owned tertiary education institution, the University College of Barbados (USB), to improve efficiency and delivery of post secondary and tertiary education.
The Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, and George Brown College have established a partnership focused on collaboration and innovation in education. This includes the establishment of the George Brown College Global Citizenship Bursary, supporting students from Barbados.
Principal of Deighton Griffith Secondary School, Major Michael Boyce, expresses concern over time wasted on unnecessary conflicts and urges students to use social media responsibly for a more productive academic year.
