February 14, 2025

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The Cultural Expansion Program (CEP), in partnership with the Ministry of Culture and the National Peace Program, has launched an initiative to use culture as a tool to address crime. Endorsed by Senator Dr. Shantal Munro-Knight and Hon. Corey Lane, the program focuses on music, creativity, and community engagement to promote peace and positive change.…

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The Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT) has raised concerns over escalating violence in schools, warning that some institutions have become “danger zones” for educators. BUT President Rudy Lovell highlighted that teachers are facing physical assaults, threats, and a toxic environment, with some attacks requiring medical attention. Recent incidents at Coleridge & Parry School and Lester…

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