PM champions education as lifeline for peace and progress

In a compelling address at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Grenada’s Prime Minister, Honourable Dickon Mitchell, championed education as the cornerstone of peace, resilience, and inclusive development. Speaking under the assembly’s theme, “Better Together,” Prime Minister Mitchell highlighted the contradictions of our era—remarkable innovation alongside stark inequality, and global progress overshadowed by persistent conflicts. He asserted that education is the unifying force capable of bridging these divides. Drawing from his personal journey—from a humble village in St David to leading his nation on the global stage—he emphasized education’s transformative power. Prime Minister Mitchell outlined Grenada’s ambitious educational reforms, including universal secondary education, curriculum modernization with digital literacy and coding, and initiatives to support student well-being. He also highlighted regional collaborations, such as the Caribbean Future Skills Fund, co-developed with Guyana, to bolster education across the Caribbean. Issuing a global call to action, he urged donor countries, multilateral institutions, and the private sector to invest collaboratively in education, stressing its protection even in conflict zones. He reaffirmed the Caribbean’s commitment to being a Zone of Peace and called for international solidarity, particularly for nations like Cuba, which have significantly contributed to regional education. Concluding his speech, Prime Minister Mitchell envisioned a world where every child, regardless of their circumstances, has equal access to education and opportunity. He emphasized that achieving this vision requires deliberate, collective action.