SCHOOLS WILL NOT RE-OPEN ON APRIL 20,2020, SAYS MINISTER OF EDUCATION
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 17, 2020 (SKNIS): In the best interest of students, teachers and the nation, schools in St. Kitts and Nevis will not be reopened on April 20, 2020, as was previously scheduled, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Shawn Richards, during the April 16 National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) COVID-19 Daily Briefing.
STUDENTS TO RECEIVE VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION AT HOME DURING THE EXTENDED SCHOOL CLOSURE
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 16, 2020 (SKNIS): Although on-site instruction in schools has been suspended for a two-week period, students will still have an opportunity to learn at home online thanks to FLOW Study, says Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, the Honourable Shawn Richards, during the April 16 National Emergency Operations Center (NEOC) COVID-19 Daily Briefing.
UWI PLAYING INTEGRAL ROLE IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19, SAYS MINISTER PHIPPS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, April 07, 2020 (SKNIS): The University of the West Indies (UWI) has played an integral role in the regional response to COVID-19 as it has been assisting the requisite ministries of health throughout the Member States in terms of developing a matrix which looks at regional health and the demands on the regional healthcare infrastructure.
The University of the West Indies (Cave Hill Campus) and the Centre for Biosecurity Studies presented its Inaugural Lecture Series with keynote address “Advancing Biosecurity in the Caribbean: The Role of the Biological & Toxin Weapons Convention and UN Security Council Resolution 1540” by Mr. O’Neil Hamilton, CARICOM Regional Implementation Coordinator, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1540 on Monday, 9th March, 2020 at the Sir Cecil Jacobs Auditorium at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, St. Kitts and Nevis. Please click on video link below to view address:
MR. O’NEIL HAMILTON, CARICOM REGIONAL IMPLEMENTATION COORDINATOR, UNITED NATIONS SECURITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION 1540
CFBC PROMOTES FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE FOR ADULT STUDENTS
Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 13, 2020 (SKNIS): Individuals wishing to pursue studies at the Adult and Continuing Education (ACE) Division at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) are promoting their flexible scheduling programme that makes it easier for individuals to undertake studies at their convenience.
Wanda Hughes, Dean of the ACE Division, said that setting a customised schedule is fairly easy.
“Classes are scheduled from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. but we’ve also had classes up to 9 p.m. to accommodate persons who are working,” she said on this week’s edition of the radio and television programme Working for You on March 11. “When they are finished working, they come in, so they won’t have to worry about asking the boss for time off.”
Ms. Hughes continued, “We do get students who have these schedules where they are available this week, next week, who knows and so on. And in those cases, … we do whatever is necessary to accommodate them. If it is ensuring that they get all the notes via a Google classroom [or taking] a makeup test at some other time.”
For adults with children, Ms. Hughes stated, “I tell them all the time if you don’t have a babysitter bring the child to class.
The Dean noted that the campus has “a pretty safe environment” where the children can play. At times a staff member also takes the children to the staff room and keeps them there during classes.
Persons are encouraged to visit the CFBC at Burdon Street to learn more. The ACE staff works from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on weekdays.
SKNIS Photo: Wanda Hughes, Dean of the ACE Division
