Last Updated on June 27, 2024, 7:09 AM AST by Anthony Morris
Basseterre, St. Kitts: The 2nd Bi-Annual OECS PEARL Progress Review Meeting was hosted on Tuesday, June 25, 2024. The meeting was held at the Royal St. Kitts Hotel in Basseterre.
The three-day annual meeting was leaded with a brief opening ceremony. The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education in St. Kitts and Nevis: Lisa-Romayne Archibald – Pistana gave opening remarks for the meeting and expressed how important the OECS PEARL meeting is for the transformation of the nation’s educational realm.
The ceremony was also attended by Educational Officials from various countries of the Caribbean. The attendee countries included Anguilla, Antigua, and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Lucia, and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
The OECS PEARL meeting hosted on Tuesday focused on the commitment of member states to the transformation of education within the diaspora.
The hosting of the meeting in St. Kitts is a significant one as it solidifies the OECS’ commitment to regional harmony and development. Lisa-Romayne also underscored that the OECS PEARL Programme is not just an initiative. It’s a beacon of hope, a catalyst for progress, and a testament to our collective commitment.
The Head of the Human and Social Division, OECS Commission: Sisera Simon also shared that the significant strides that have been made since the inception of OECS PEARL Programme, which is now three years into its implementation.
She also used platform to remind the stakeholders of the purpose of the meeting and the impact of the decisions taken that will affect the lives of the children.
Towards the end of the meeting, Sisera Simon also highlighted that the OECS PEARL meeting profoundly impacts the lives of the young learners. Every strategy devised and every challenge overcome, directly contributes to creating a brighter and more equitable educational landscape for the children.
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