Basseterre, St. Kitts, Thursday June 25, 2026 — The Ministry of Education brought its annual Pre-Service Training Programme to a close with a ceremony held under the theme “Transforming Education through Self-Renewal, Holistic Partnership, and Digital Solutions.” The event recognised the hard work and growth of individuals preparing to enter the teaching profession. Chief Education Officer Mr. Francil Morris commended participants for their dedication and engagement: “I want to say how incredibly proud I am of all of you. You stayed the course, you showed up, you showed resilience, you showed commitment, and you ensured that you were present every single day to journey with the Ministry of Education through this Pre-Service process. Over the last few days, you demonstrated your time, your energy, and your passion in sharpening your knowledge as to what it takes to be a teacher.” Prospective teacher Ms. Justina Iyobhebhe reflected that each day came with challenges, but the training emphasised that as a teacher she must show compassion, empathy and care to students. The closing ceremony served as a celebration of participants’ accomplishments and underscored the Ministry of Education’s continued commitment to preparing competent, innovative and passionate educators who will positively impact student learning across the Federation.