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Schools, policy, and learning on the island.
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The East Indian community in Barbados requests the Ministry of Education to incorporate their history into the curriculum of the future educational system, citing their contributions to nation-building and offering a book as a resource.
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This article explores the potential of the blue economy for sustainable development in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and coastal states, focusing on trade, investment, financing, and the interconnectedness of ocean health and wealth.
Learn about the recent two-day Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) workshop, which emphasized the preservation and documentation of cultural practices threatened by climate change. Supported by the ACP-EU Culture Programme, the workshop aimed to enhance cultural heritage identification and preservation in the Caribbean region.
This article discusses the need for education reform in Barbados, specifically regarding the Common Entrance Examination and its impact on primary education. The author offers suggestions and critiques the government's proposed reforms.
Syraii Applewaite of The Rock Christian School emerges as the 2023 ICBL Spelling Bee Champion after a thrilling final against Cruz Harrison of St Winifred's School.
