Education

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Digicel through the Daren Sammy Foundation continues to equip our future leaders

Digicel through the Daren Sammy Foundation continues to equip our future leaders with academic scholarships valued at $20,000. Digicel St. Lucia continues to exemplify its devotion to youth development & education by partnering with the Daren Sammy Foundation on its annual scholarship program which assisted 20 students with disbursements and academic support. The Daren Sammy foundation established in 2016 not only provides cash disbursements to students but also academic support […]

todayAugust 9, 2022

CXC Statement in view of COVID-19

Press Release

CXC Strategy for May/June Examinations

CXC Announces Strategy for the Administration of May/June Examinations The Caribbean Examinations Council® (CXC®) stands in solidarity with the region and the international community as we grapple with the impact of COVID-19 on our way of life. During the past two weeks, we have been monitoring developments across the CARICOM region and working closely with representatives from the Ministries of Education and tertiary institutions to arrive at a regional consensus […]

todayMarch 27, 2020

Corporal Punishment

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Corporal Punishment to be Abolish

Education officials have announced the intention to abolish the practice of corporal punishment in the next 14 months. Educators will now need to source creative methods of administering discipline within the schools system, following the announcement of intent to suspend corporal punishment by the Ministry of Education. The decision was taken by cabinet conclusion, with endorsement of the suspension and eventual abolition of corporal punishment in schools, with the former […]

todayMarch 1, 2019

Dr. Gale Rigobert - Decade of Research and Innovation

Local News

Decade of Research and Innovation

The Ministry of Education has commence a targeted effort toward continued development, with today’s launching of the Decade of Research and Innovation (2019-2029). Hosted under the theme “Unleashing our Creativity, Crafting Our Destiny” the event was held earlier today, at the conference room of the Finance Administrative Centre. Minister with responsibility for Education, Innovation, Gender Relations and Sustainable Development Dr. Gale Rigobert, outlined the expected impact of streamlining efforts in […]

todayFebruary 18, 2019