Public servants within the various departments of the Ministry of Education, Teachers, and students came together to rejoice and sing praises to God for His goodness and mercies in 2018, on the occasion of the annual thanksgiving service.
L-R Minister of Education Jimmy Prince Permanent Secretary (Ag.), Myccle Burke and Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education (Ag.), Elizabeth Walker
The service took place at the New Testament Church of God at Wilson Hill and was held under the theme: “Reflect, Rejoice, Give thanks!”
Chairperson, Senior
Education Officer (Primary) Yvette Antoine, told the congregation that five
years ago, then Minister of Education, Girlyn Miguel instituted the annual
thanksgiving service. Antoine used the
opportunity to introduce the new Permanent Secretary (Ag.), Myccle Burke and
Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education (Ag.), Elizabeth Walker.
Minister of Education, Hon. St. Clair Prince, stated he was happy to be at the
thanksgiving service and to see so many persons in attendance. He wished everyone all the best in 2019.
Minister Prince said a special thank you to Retired Permanent Secretary Morine
Williams and retired Chief Education Officer Beverly Neptune – two stalwarts
who have recently demitted officer.
According to Prince, their years of contribution to the education sector
in the St. Vincent and the Grenadines amount to over 70 years.
Senior Education Officer
and Bishop, Chesley Ferdinand, delivered the sermon. Bishop Ferdinand stated that the New
Testament Church of God Wilson Hill constantly prays for the Ministry of
Education. The annual thanksgiving
service also included intercessory prayers on behalf of institutions,
administration, and stakeholders in education