At the 2022 Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) Annual Summer Conference, School Board Vice Chair Dr. Steve Gallon III was the recipient of the FSBA 2022 President's Award for Unparalleled Leadership at the State and National levels. Dr. Gallon was recognized for his courage, leadership, and selflessness during politically divisive, and difficult times before, during, and since the pandemic.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, is exploring opportunities for collaboration with tertiary institutions in the United States, particularly Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), to facilitate short-term study abroad.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida – Caribbean hospitality employees are invited and encouraged to apply for admission to the Caribbean Hospitality Professional Development Program sponsored by Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, one of the world’s leading hospitality business schools, and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF).

EGEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Board of Executive Directors at the World Bank, has approved financing of US$44 million for the Guyana Strengthening Human Capital through Education Project. 

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The United States Embassy in Barbados says the four islands which comprise Peace Corps Eastern Caribbean (PCEC) are abuzz with preparations to receive the first Volunteers since global operations were suspended two years ago because of the COVID-19 pandemic. 

U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.

CASTRIES, St. Lucia – The St. Lucia-based Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission will on Friday launch the Digital Education Capacity-Strengthening Initiative (DECI), is a digital education program designed for the early grade education sector in the sub-regional grouping.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica is now heading towards ensuring that only nutritious foods enter the school system, following the recent approval by the Cabinet of the National Nutrition Policy.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Schools may remain open during the July-August period, which is usually the start of the summer vacation, to address worrying learning loss attributed to the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, Education Minister Priya Manickchand has announced.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad – The University of the West Indies, St. Augustine campus says that in keeping with a recommendation from the government of this twin island republic, tuition fees will not be increased in the semester that starts in September.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Government is offering a second chance to Guyanese citizens who have not been able to complete their secondary education under a new initiative titled: Get Ready for Opportunities to Work (GROW).

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – The Guyana Media and Communications Academy was launched here on Tuesday with the government indicating that it will be virtual, offering those who secure a free license from the government, access to world-class learning and certification opportunities.