Ministry of Education Apologizes for Controversial Survey/Meets With Parents
The Ministry of Education has apologised for a controversial child survey saying it takes responsibility, promised to destroy the answers already received and will meet with principals and parents today over their concerns. The apology was issued in a statement by Chief Education Officer, Dr. Ramona Archer-Bradshaw. The information collected is to be discarded […]
Barbados Demands Lifting Of Cuba Embargo
Barbados has condemned the United States embargo on Cuba and demanded its removal.
More Outcry Over Controversial Child Survey
There continues to be a major outcry from the public, church leaders, and special interest groups over a survey administered to first-formers by the ministry of education on behalf of the Inter-American Development Bank.
Feed Price to Increase-Farmers Hikes to Follow
Barbadian consumers can expect increases in the price of local eggs, poultry and other meats as the lone local feed manufacturer serves notice of its plan to raise its prices. Pinnacle Feeds Limited has officially written the farming community stating that the price compact of July 16th has had a significant impact on its financial […]
DLP Criticizes the Ministry of Education’s Reported Administering Pre-test to Students
The Democratic Labour Party is criticizing the Ministry of Education’s reported administration of the pre-test which asked first-formers some very sensitive questions.
IDB Apologizes for Survey Questions
The Inter-American Development Bank has apologized for a survey that was administered to first formers which raised alarm from parents.