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Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Delivers Remarks at the First Seal of Biliteracy Summit (As Prepared)
Thank you, Sejal, for the kind introduction, and congratulations on receiving the Seal of Biliteracy! And welcome, everyone to this Summit – hosted by YOUR Department of Education! First, let me give a huge thanks to our incredible team –...

Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona Touts Progress In Multilingual Education at the National Association for Bilingual Education (Remarks As Prepared)
Thank you, Evelyn, for that introduction. It’s a joy to be back here. I look forward to NABE every year . . . because when I’m here, I know I’m preaching to the choir. Me siento que estoy entre familia. Espero la sopa ahorita. I don’t have to tell...

Secretary Cardona Touts Multilingual Education in Being Bilingual Is A Superpower Initiative Launch Event
Thank you and welcome, everyone! I want to start with a story that illustrates why we’re here today. It’s the story of a young undocumented student who came from Mexico City to Texas. At the time, she didn’t speak a word of English. And I think...

Caribbean educators develop their skills on trade union organisation and gender issues
Twenty-seven education unionists participated in the Trade Union and Gender Education workshop hosted by the Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT). The event’s main goal was to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to become effective...

JetsetterGuide.com Announces Exciting Rebrand of Visit Montserrat Highlighting the Island's Unique Charm
JetsetterGuide.com, a trusted resource for discerning travelers worldwide, is thrilled to announce the successful rebranding of Visit Montserrat. INCLINE VILLAGE, NV, UNITED STATES, June 15, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- JetsetterGuide.com...

UNESCO-Transcultura launches open call for FondosCultura, an online cultural grant writing course
The UNESCO programme Transcultura: Integrating Cuba, the Caribbean and the European Union through Culture and Creativity, funded by the European Union, launches the call for the third round of the free online course "FondosCultura: Writing Grant...

U.S. Department of Education Awards Nearly $120 Million Over Five Years to Support Educators of English Learner Students
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) recently announced awards of nearly $120 million over five years under the National Professional Development Program (NPD) to support educators of English learner...

Introducing MONTSERRAT New York Eyewear Powered by King Children
A New Collection of Design Driven, Sustainable Sunglasses with a Zero Waste Supply Chain NEW YORK, June 3, 2022 -- MONTSERRAT New York, the lifestyle brand worn by New York's up and coming "it" crowd is set to unveil their first collection of...

Introducing VENUS, The SS22 Collection from Montserrat NY
NEW YORK , March 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From a catamaran in Costa Brava to a corner booth in Soho, Montserrat New York's latest continues the brand's signature blend of Manhattan attitude with Mediterranean romance. Introducing Venus, the...

Save the date: Women of Monaco Lunch returns this October with a green focus and charitable heart
The 13th edition of the prestigious Women of Monaco Lunch will take place at the Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo’s Salon Méditerranée, in aid of the Fondation Princesse Grace. The Women of Monaco concept, imagined by Sandrine Knoell of Five Stars...

Montserrat Study Finds 14.6% Prevalence of High-Risk HPV in Women
A landmark study led by Chief Medical Officer Dr Sharra Greenaway-Duberry has revealed that 14.6% of Montserratian women aged 25 to 64 carry high-risk strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), a leading cause of cervical cancer. The findings were...

Study Highlights Barriers to Reintegration for Ex-Prisoners in Montserrat
Dr Sinclair Coward, former technical consultant to the Ministry of Health and Social Services, has presented findings from a study examining the challenges ex-prisoners face when trying to reintegrate into society. Speaking at the Annual Research...

Montserrat Rendon Teaches Young Pereira Lesson, Grinds Out Split Win
In a closely contested match at Noche UFC, Montserrat Rendon handed Brazilian teenager Alice Pereira her first career loss, winning by split decision. Pereira, set to become the youngest female fighter in UFC history, showcased her striking...

Two-Thirds of Island’s Elderly Concerned about their Income and Loneliness, Research Finds
Montserrat’s Ministry of Health & Social Services hosted its 3rd Annual Research Day on Wednesday, September 10, showcasing a range of studies focused on improving the health and wellbeing of the island’s population. A major highlight was the...

Research Highlights Barriers to Healthy Diets for Hypertensive Patients in Montserrat
Access, affordability, and cultural preferences are among the biggest challenges facing Montserratians trying to follow healthier diets to manage hypertension, according to preliminary research presented at the Ministry of Health and Social...

New Testing Technology Cuts Unnecessary Antibiotic Use in Children, Local Study Finds
The introduction of advanced diagnostic testing at Glendon Hospital has led to a sharp decline in unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions for children with respiratory infections, according to new research presented by Dr Tiffannie Skerritt-Flemming....

Study Links Maternal Hypertension to Higher Rates of Low Birth Weight in Montserrat
Grethlyn West, Senior Health Information Officer at the Ministry of Health and Social Services, has presented new research showing that maternal hypertension is strongly linked to adverse birth outcomes on the island, particularly low birth...

Nano-Emulsion Incorporating Squalene and Mn2+ Stabilized by TA/Mn2+ Networks Enhances Subunit Vaccine Immunogenicity
Introduction Effective defense against infections, such as, tuberculosis, malaria, and those caused by Acinetobacter baumannii (A. baumannii), requires both humoral immunity to halt pathogen spread in the blood and cellular immunity to eradicate...

Calls for Early Preparation After Montserrat Misses CARIFESTA XV
Writer and cultural advocate Nerissa Golden says Montserrat’s absence from CARIFESTA XV in Barbados should serve as a wake-up call for how the island approaches regional cultural events. Speaking on The Breakfast Show with Basil Chambers on...