Schools Return to Full Operations Following Teacher Sickout Resolutions

BARBADOS – Classrooms across the island regained their usual order on Friday after a two-day sick-out by teachers. Education authorities praised the collective efforts of student educators, retired professionals, and school leaders for minimizing disruptions. Deputy Chief Education Officer Julia Beckles reported that school management successfully navigated the challenges, ensuring stability. She thanked the supportive groups, including the Erdiston Teachers’ Training College. The ongoing controversy relates to the unresolved term leave issue for teachers, a problem persisting for over a decade, further complicated by past government restructuring efforts.