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Schools, policy, and learning on the island.
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The chairman of the SJPI board of management, Coreen Kennedy-Taitt, calls for a review of amalgamating Barbados Community College, Erdiston Teachers Training College, and SJPI.
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"Enjoy the angelic performance of seven-year-old Gerrad Norville as he sings The Goodness of God, capturing the spirit of gratitude at the National Independence Thanksgiving Service in Barbados."
Founder of the Faith Marshall-Harris Sandy Lane Charitable Trust Children’s Helpline, Faith Marshall-Harris, discusses the concerning trend of parents neglecting their children's basic needs in favor of substance abuse and partying.
Dr Ramona Archer-Bradshaw, Chief Education Officer, addresses concerns regarding the junior college of excellence in the Education Transformation, clarifying its differences and focus on values and skills development for 11 to 14-year-olds.
Disability rights advocates and activists discuss barriers and advancements in inclusive practices, participation, and freedom from violence for persons with disabilities in the Caribbean during a recent consultation. Representatives from governments, organizations, and regional advocates attended the session. The consultation aimed to promote understanding, identify good practices, and explore opportunities for future support from the UN. The Special Rapporteur for Disabilities for CARICOM emphasized the importance of rights such as shelter, food, healthcare, and independent living in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
