Motivational Monday
Success doesn't always come from following a single path. Just ask Roland Butcher.
While living in England, Butcher balanced both football and cricket, developing skills that would serve him throughout his sporting career. The discipline, teamwork, fitness, and adaptability he gained from playing multiple sports helped shape him into a successful athlete and later opened doors in coaching and mentorship.
His journey reminds us that every experience has value. The skills you learn today—whether on the field, in the classroom, or through your hobbies—can create opportunities you never imagined tomorrow.
Keep learning. Keep growing. Your talents may take you further than you think.
Interviewer-Philip Hackett.
Watch the full episode on our YouTube channel MRD Barbados, playlist MRD Chatroom.
Media Resource Department
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The Audio Visual Aids Department the forerunner of the Media Resource Department (MRD), is a departm
The MRD provides a range of services to the island's schools. These include the loan of educational hardware and software and the training of teachers in the use of these resources. The department also places emphasis on the production of curriculum based indigenous learning materials in the form of multimedia packages. The training of teachers in the use of a range of educational media to create
27/05/2026
Arthur Smith Primary School emerged as winners of the annual Barbados Fire Service Quiz 2026.
They narrowly beat Hilda Skeene Primary School who were finalists, while St. Christopher Primary School and St. Margaret’s Primary School were semifinalists.
All of the students performed exceptionally well throughout the competition, demonstrating an impressive wealth of knowledge and awareness of fire safety practices. Their enthusiasm, confidence, and teamwork made for a keenly contested and engaging event.
Special thanks to title sponsor Sagicor General Insurance.
Other sponsors were
Champers
Cocktail Kitchen
Tapas
Hilton
Accra
Radisson
Brydens
Cloister
Rose and Laflamme
calyso Kitchen
Digicel
Massy Stores
The Athlete's
26/05/2026
OFFICIAL SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
Scholarships for Barbadian Students 2026-2027 from The Government of The Republic of Cuba
Submission deadline: June 10, 2026
Contact Information:
Tertiary Section, Elsie Payne Complex, Constitution Road,
St. Michael | 535-0863 / 850-4802
Email:[email protected]
Find details at www.mes.gov.bb
22/05/2026
We could not have done it without you!
Thank you!
What happens when learning moves beyond memorisation and becomes meaningful, creative, and connected to real life?
Project-Based Learning is helping to transform classrooms across Barbados by empowering students to investigate real-world problems, collaborate, think critically, and create solutions with confidence.
From paper planes to sustainable communities, PBL prepares students not just for exams — but for life.
Behind the scenes at the Micro Games with parents, staff and grandparents.
Behind the scenes with our Title Sponsor Representatives Kevin Freeman, Lisa Knight and Simone Johnson as they share their thoughts on supporting the Inaugural Micro Games and investing in the growth, talent, and development of our young students.
Behind the scenes with one of the sponsors of the Micro Games-Barbados Public Workers Co-operative Credit Union Ltd.
Behind the scenes with Early Childhood Development Coordinator, Social Empowerment Agency, Gail Carter, as she shares her thoughts on the inaugral Micro Games.
Behind the scenes with Education Officer with responsibilty for Early Childhood Education, Shoma Francis-Porte as she shares about the concept behind the Micro Games.
Click here to claim your Sponsored Listing.
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Elsie Payne Complex, Constitution Road, St. Michael
Bridgetown
BB11124
Opening Hours
| Monday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 16:30 |