Children

Nevis Youths Urged To Practice Forgiveness

Nevis Youth Minister – Hensley Daniel Charlestown, Nevis April 03, 2009 The youth of Nevis have been urged to practise forgiveness, since there was no future without it. They have also been encouraged to end the desire for revenge. Minister …

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High Praise For Nevis’ New School Food Program

Ms. Earlene Maynard and Students Charlestown, Nevis March 18, 2009 Head Teacher at the St. Thomas Primary School Ms. Earlene Maynard has applauded those responsible for the implementation of a successful new school feeding plan. The programme commenced at the …

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Nevis Tourism Ministry Congratulates Poster Winner

Kelsia Liburd Takes 1st Place In Junior Category Charlestown, Nevis January 16, 2009 The Ministry of Tourism extends congratulations to Kelsia Liburd of the Joycelyn Liburd Primary School for capturing First Place in the junior category of the 2009 FCCA …

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COHSOD Addresses Problems Affecting Women & Children

Newtown Ground Primary School Students

Newtown Ground Primary School Students
Photo By Erasmus Williams

Basseterre, St. Kitts – Nevis
November 24, 2008 (CUOPM)

Caribbean Ministers of Education at the recent meeting of the Council for Human and Social Development (COHSOD) discussed several problems including health and family life education, women in science and technology and a regional framework for action for children.

The meeting in Guyana received a presentation of the CARICOM Science and Technology agenda which treated with issues related to Human Resource Development as well as continuing education and professional development; and placed focus on women in science and technology.

The presentation further explored research to enhance the teaching of science and technology particularly in adapting exploratory and experiential teaching strategies as well as revisiting the approach to setting exams in this discipline. The Meeting examined the framework and discussed its implications for education systems.

Within the framework of evaluating strong foundations for the future, the Meeting of the COHSOD examined the implementation of the Regional Framework for Action for Children.

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UNESCO Art In Motion Project A Success

Mr. Antonio Maynard

Mr. Antonio Maynard

Charlestown, Nevis
June 17, 2008

An eight week workshop dubbed “Art in Motion” funded by the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) came to an end on June 07, 2008.

The closing ceremony which was held on June 16, 2008 at the Nevis Red Cross Building in Charlestown, featured speeches, presentations and art displays.

While UNESCO provided funding for the workshop, the Nevis Island Administration (NIA) offered its support which included the provision of facilitators, facility and stationery.

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Library Services Mr. Joseph Wiltshire represented the NIA at the ceremony and recorded his appreciation on its behalf.

“I must express the Nevis Island Administration’s gratitude to UNESCO for funding this important and timely project which sought to assist our people to develop their creative imagination and stimulate self reliance and self realisation.  This sponsorship, I assure you, has enabled the Administration to continue its thrust of providing a holistic education for all of its people,” Mr. Wiltshire said.

He advised that the “Art in Motion” students comprised of teachers and leaders of youth service organisations.

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