PM Drew meets Celina Niehoff, discusses collaboration with Germany

St Kitts and Nevis: Prime Minister Dr Terrance Drew had a fruitful meeting with the esteemed International Affairs Coordinator at the Chamber of Crafts Flensburg, Germany, Celina Niehoff, as she paid a courtesy visit to his office. During the visit, she was accompanied by the CEO of TVEC Council Dr, Kertney Thompson. Niehoff’s visit to the twin island nation included a significant seminar at the Advanced Vocational Education Centre and Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College. The seminar discussed vocational training and further education opportunities in Germany. The seminar also comprised of an exciting announcement about an expert exchange program, which will begin in November 2024. According to the information by PM Drew, this program will bring vocational trainers from Germany to St Kitts and Nevis, who will create an active platform for sharing knowledge and developing skills.

While sharing the development, PM Drew said that this initiative marks a major milestone in the efforts to enhance vocational education and international cooperation.

He said that by collaborating with Germany and Celina Niehoff, the Government is opening doors to new opportunities for students and educators, which will enrich the educational landscape and foster international connections, resulting in a major benefit to both countries.

In addition to this, the Prime Minister also extended his congratulations to the two students who received scholarships to pursue studies in Germany, Rodison Jeffers from Nevis and Dillon Simmonds from St Kitts.

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Meanwhile, PM Terrance Drew also expressed his thankfulness to the Special Envoy for Saint Kitts and Nevis to Germany, Ama Martin and noted that her significant contributions to coordinating such educational cooperation initiatives have been important for the success of this initiative.

The meeting also underscored the government’s commitment to expand collaborations with international partners, which will benefit the citizens and the country as a whole.

The scholarship to study in Germany will turn out beneficial for several students across St Kitts and Nevis and will allow them to explore the international front.