CARICOM Human Resource Development 2030 Strategy
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Driving Digital Transformation in Caribbean TVET
Helen Royer, Director of Human Development at the CARICOM Secretariat, described the launch of the Online Instructor and Monitor Training Courses, which are part of the Digitalisation of the Community’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Delivery Project, as “a significant milestone in our shared commitment to improving the Caribbean TVET ecosystem.” Ms Royer highlighted this during the launch…
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CARICOM Secretariat and Guyana Prioritise Education Transformation
The CARICOM Secretariat and the Ministry of Education, Guyana, are strengthening the education transformation agenda following discussions on the core drivers of educational change within CARICOM. In February, Ms Alison Drayton, CARICOM Assistant Secretary-General (Human and Social Development), and Mr Davion Leslie, Programme Manager (Human Resource Development), met with the Honourable Sonia Parag, Minister of Education, Guyana. The Minister assumed…
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MESSAGE | DR. CARLA BARNETT | CARICOM SECRETARY-GENERAL | HUMAN RIGHTS DAY | “HUMAN RIGHTS: OUR EVERYDAY ESSENTIALS” | 10 DECEMBER
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) remains the foundational document outlining essential rights and freedoms, including the right to education, health, and a sufficient standard of living—critical factors for human and social progress in all countries, including in the Caribbean. Human rights are founded on equality, non-discrimination, and inclusion. As the Region continues to dismantle systemic barriers and promote…
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CXC® Advocates for Educational Equity and Greater Access for Visually Impaired Learners
PORT -OF -SPAIN, Trinidad – Dr Wayne Wesley, the Registrar and CEO of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC®) has made an impassioned plea for educational publishers to produce books and learning resources in accessible formats, such as braille, large print, and digital formats, in keeping with theprovisions of the Marrakesh Treaty. The Marrakesh Treaty is an international agreement adopted in…
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16 Days of Activism: CARICOM SG calls for an End to Digital Abuse against Women and Girls
CARICOM stands in solidarity with the global community in commemorating the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (25 November – 10 December). In her message, CARICOM Secretary-General Dr Carla Barnett highlights the urgent need to confront violence against women and girls, including the growing threat of digital abuse. She reaffirms the Region’s commitment to building safe, inclusive societies where…
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CARICOM Dialogue Signifies a Turning Point in Educational Planning via Data-Driven Collaboration
Helen Royer, Director of Human Development at the CARICOM Secretariat, emphasised the need for stronger collaboration between educational planners and national statistics officers at a technical dialogue convened during the 34th Meeting of the CARICOM Advisory Group on Statistics on 24 October 2025. She described this partnership as transformative, noting its potential to improve the accuracy and relevance of education…
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