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The Federation’s Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba, H.E. Mrs. Verna Mills presents brief video message to the 12th World Congress of Consuls

Published 14 October 2018

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The Federation’s Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba, H.E. Mrs. Verna Mills presents brief video message to the 12th World Congress of Consuls

October 14, 2018 (Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis in Republic of Cuba): The Federation’s Ambassador to the Republic of Cuba, Her Excellency Mrs. Verna Mills was invited to submit a brief video presentation to the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) on the role of female diplomats in today’s world. The video will be shown during the 12th World Congress of Consuls, which took place in Brussels, Belgium from 4-7 October 2018.

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PRIME MINISTER HARRIS AND SENIOR MINISTER AMORY HUMBLED TO BE HONOURED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

Published 10 October 2018

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PRIME MINISTER HARRIS AND SENIOR MINISTER AMORY HUMBLED TO BE HONOURED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF THE WEST INDIES

BASSETERRE, St. Kitts, October 10, 2018 (Press Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister) – Dr. the Honourable Timothy Harris and his Cabinet colleague, the Honourable Vance Amory were among some 70 past students of the University of the West Indies (UWI) who were duly recognized by the regional institution for having excelled in their respective career paths.

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Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas among 70 to be honoured by UWI

Published 09 October 2018

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Rt. Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas among 70 to be honoured by UWI

Basseterre, St. Kitts, October 9, 2018 – Former Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition in St. Kitts and Nevis, the Right Hon. Dr. Denzil L. Douglas is among 70 of the University of the West Indies most outstanding alumni, who have excelled in their fields of endeavour and will be honoured at the UWI Cave Hill Campus on Wednesday.
“We extend an invitation to you, as one of the chosen outstanding graduates to be our special guest to be honoured,” said Dr. V. Eudine Barriteau, Professor of Gender and Public Policy and Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Principal at the Cave Hill Campus, Barbados.
Dr. Douglas will be among he 70 honoured during the ceremony at the Quadrangle, at the UWI, Barbados.

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Verchilds High School is presently hosting it’s Staff Professional Development at MaPau

Published 01 October 2018

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Verchilds High School is presently hosting it’s Staff Professional Development at MaPau under the theme “One School, One Vision, One Mission. Mr. Vincent Hodge Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Mrs. Lisa Pistana Education Officer for the Verchilds High School Declared the Staff Professional Development Day Opened. Our presenters for the day: Mr. Stachio Williams. He will be speaking on the topic ‘Advancing Education Through Technology’, Mr. Nelvin Maynard will speak on the topic ‘Government Employment & Retirement Benefits’ and our final presenter is Miss. Zahra Jacobs and she will be presenting on the topic ‘Stress Management’. Today promises to be great. Continue to pray for Verchilds High School.

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MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAMME LAUNCHED IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS

Published 21 September 2018

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MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAMME LAUNCHED IN ST. KITTS AND NEVIS

Basseterre, St. Kitts, September 21, 2018 (SKNIS): The Ministry of Education in collaboration with the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) under the auspices of the University of the West Indies (UWI) has launched a Master of Education Degree Programme, which according to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Shawn Richards, marks the expansion of the academic programme offerings at the CFBC.

“Today as we celebrate the expansion of higher education in St. Kitts and Nevis, we do so with a firm appreciation of what students who will matriculate stand to gain through the proposed model of study, which will see our students remain home here at St. Kitts and Nevis while acquiring a master’s degree through the University of the West Indies,” said Minister Richards at the programme launch at the Bird Rock Beach Hotel on September 20.

The minister stated that the programme is unique as students not only have the benefit of earning a master’s degree from UWI, but also have the additional benefit of face-to-face instruction at a local institution. All this is at a substantially reduced cost “thus making the dream of advanced study more accessible to ordinary citizens,” said Minister Richards.

Persons enrolled in the master’s programme will have opportunities to pursue programmes of study in Education Leadership, Language and Literacy Education and School Counselling. These are three areas, which have been identified regionally and locally as areas for growth and development within the education sector and which stand to improve the quality of learning and instruction within schools in St. Kitts and Nevis, says Minister Richards.

“Within the Ministry of Education, we view the provision of access to quality education as a cornerstone of personal and national development,” said the minister, adding that “the strengthening of a varied, relevant and comprehensive education system, which meets societal needs is a primary policy goal within the education sector policy plan 2017 to 2021.”

The Education Minister said that the Ministry of Education will continue to support educational initiatives such as these which will ensure that citizens are afforded greater access to continuing education well into adulthood.

The programme is being offered at US $8,500 of which the Ministry of Education is contributing US $4,000 per student.