Ministry, NPA Aim To Address Education Sector Challenges

Saint Lucia’s Ministry of Education recently held a meeting with the newly elected executive of the National Principals Association (NPA), to address key issues within the island’s education sector. The meeting brought together ministry officials and the new NPA leadership to discuss challenges affecting schools across Saint Lucia and explore potential solutions. In a statement shared by the Ministry of Education, NPA Vice President Donna Peter-Joseph explained, “[the meeting] was essentially held to air the grievances of various principals around the island, what affects the schools individually, and what affects our schools holistically.” Minister of Education, Sustainable Development, Innovation, Science, Technology, and Vocational Training,  Shawn Edward, highlighted concerns about school security: “School security continues to be a very topical issue in the realm of education, and the president Mr. Neal Fontenelle raised a few concerns. I was very happy to report that the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Finance have given the Ministry of Education additional resources to bolster school security.” Edward elaborated on ongoing security initiatives, including the installation of cameras on school premises and the introduction of additional measures. “For the very first time, we’re looking at the installation of alarm systems. We have completely reviewed the...