St. George's, March 25. The Minister of Education of Grenada, Honourable David Andrew, welcomed the Cuban Ambassador Ivette Martínez, along with the Permanent Secretaries of the Department Mr. Elvis Morain and Mrs. Lorraine St. Louis-Nedd.
In a pleasant exchange, the hosts reviewed the status of bilateral commitments made regarding collaboration with special education specialists for the detection of students with autism spectrum and the management of other pathologies and behaviours that delay learning.
The implementation of the literacy program “Yes I Can” (Yo Sí Puedo) was another topic discussed, and logistical coordination will be conducted for its implementation during the last quarter of the year.
The diplomat emphasized Cuba's willingness to provide its specialized services in these and other areas that Grenada identifies for the comprehensive development of primary, technical and professional education. She took the opportunity to reiterate the offer of 16 scholarships to study in Cuba, in medicine and related specialties, as well as degrees in health and engineering technologies.
Minister and Senator Honourable David Andrew expressed his gratitude, on behalf of the government of Grenada, for Cuba's historic support in the training of professionals and expressed his readiness to take a new step in bilateral collaboration.
(EmbaCubaGranada)