Bridgetown Barbados – June 29, 2026 – The Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC) has
been honoured with the Regional Partnership Excellence Award by the Antigua and
Barbuda National Accreditation Board (ABNAB), recognising the Council’s longstanding
support of the Board and its commitment to strengthening quality assurance across the
Caribbean.
In presenting the award, ABNAB recognised the BAC as a steadfast regional partner whose
collaboration has helped to strengthen quality assurance efforts and support the development of
shared standards across the Caribbean. The recognition reflects the value of strong regional
partnerships in enhancing operations, sharing expertise, and fostering a culture of continuous
improvement among quality assurance agencies.
BAC Executive Director, Mrs. Lisa Gale, accepted the award on behalf of the Council and
welcomed the recognition as a reflection of the value of regional collaboration.
“Regional partnerships are essential to strengthening quality assurance across the Caribbean. By
sharing knowledge, learning from one another, and working together, we build stronger
institutions and better serve our respective tertiary education sectors. We are honoured to receive
this recognition, which reflects the value of collaboration in advancing quality education across
the region.”
The BAC extends its gratitude to ABNAB for this honour and remains committed to working
alongside its regional counterparts to strengthen quality assurance and support excellence in
tertiary education across the Caribbean.
Barbados Accreditation Council