The Charles F. Broome Memorial Primary School in Government Hill, Barbados, is grappling with a persistent traffic management crisis that has escalated safety concerns and tensions among parents, staff, and students. In response, the Ministry of Educational Transformation has initiated urgent measures, including deploying police officers to the school premises on Wednesday morning as classes resume following a sudden one-day closure. Deputy Chief Education Officer Julia Beckles confirmed that at least two officers will be stationed to address the ongoing issues. The ministry is also conducting a comprehensive review of safety and traffic management protocols after reports of chronic congestion, verbal altercations, and gridlock during peak hours. Beckles emphasized the ministry’s commitment to finding both immediate and long-term solutions, stating that a formal report is being prepared for internal review. The school’s abrupt closure on Monday, attributed to “unforeseen circumstances,” left parents scrambling to collect their children. Julian Pierre, Vice-President of the Barbados Union of Teachers (BUT), revealed that the closure was prompted by staff shortages and a heated verbal confrontation between a parent and a teacher. During a two-and-a-half-hour meeting on Tuesday, staff voiced their concerns about daily traffic delays and verbal abuse from frustrated parents. Pierre urged parents to exercise patience and mutual respect during drop-off and pick-up times, emphasizing the need for peaceful cooperation. While no physical altercations were reported, the incident involving the teacher and parent remains under investigation. Teachers expressed appreciation for the ministry’s swift response and are hopeful for a prompt resolution to the ongoing challenges.