Barbados is one of two countries selected to pilot the Inter-American Development Bank’s Code Caribbean Project.

The two-year computer science project will be implemented in Barbados and Belize and seeks to increase innovation in the classroom.

Speaking during the launch of the project Minister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, Kay McConney, said this initiative comes at a crucial time as the ministry is working towards modernizing the education system.

Ms. McConney stated that teachers will also benefit from the coding initiative.

Voice of: Minister of Education, Technological and Vocational Training, Kay McConney