SVG hosts 7th meeting of the OECS council of ministers of education

Education ministers from the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) are today wrapping up a two day meeting which is being hosted by St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG).

The 7th meeting of the OECS Council of Ministers of Eduation under the theme: “Education in Extraordinary Times: From Vulnerability to Resilience”, is a two-day event which enjoys the participation of key development partners and provides a platform for ministers across the OECS region to collectively reflect on issues in education, a release states.

It also allows them to share on local strategies and innovations to address some of these challenges as well as collaborate on troubleshooting issues to develop joint approaches, policies and practices in an effort to improve the access to quality education in the region. 

The meeting is usually held face to face, however, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic this year’s 7th COM:Edu has been convened virtually, with the SVG delegates meeting face-to-face, in accordance with health protocols. 

Minister of Education, Curtis King in a statement, expressed this country’s commitment to advancing education as part of its focus on achieving the OECS vision 2020-2024. 

“The stage is set, and St Vincent and the Grenadines stands ready to host this very important exercise. The Council meeting presents a unique opportunity for us as leaders to reflect on, evaluate and interact with real issues confronting the education system in our region. As incoming Chair, I am looking forward to the series of dialogues and arriving at strategies to realise the OECS vision 2020-2024 of “A better quality of life for the people of the OECS,” King said.