Grenada at the UN: adequate digital education must be a priority for the Caribbean

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New York, September 28, 2024 – Grenada’s Prime Minister and Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dickon Mitchell, emphasized the importance of proper digital education for empowering Caribbean youth during the fifth day of debates at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly. “Proper digital education represents the democratization of opportunities, and international […]

New York, September 28, 2024 – Grenada’s Prime Minister and Chair of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), Dickon Mitchell, emphasized the importance of proper digital education for empowering Caribbean youth during the fifth day of debates at the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.

“Proper digital education represents the democratization of opportunities, and international cooperation is crucial in this effort. If we bridge the digital divide, we will empower our youth to find solutions that will not only benefit Grenada but the rest of the world as well,” Mitchell stressed.

He noted that advancing digital and technological capabilities will foster new partnerships to combat climate change, which disproportionately affects Caribbean nations through hurricanes and floods.

In his view, nature has sent a clear warning, and there is a plan to harness technology—from drones to assess storm damage, to early warning systems that enhance preparedness—but international support is essential.

Grenada stands for Cuba and Haiti

Prime Minister Mitchell, whose country is a member of the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-Peoples’ Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP), expressed solidarity with the Republic of Cuba. He called attention to the harm caused by the U.S. embargo, stating, “We reiterate our call for the removal of the blockade against Cuba and for the country to be taken off the list of state sponsors of terrorism. CARICOM is deeply concerned that the Cuban people have endured this imposition for 60 years, which serves no constructive purpose and inflicts significant harm on the Cuban population.”

Regarding Haiti, he declared, “We urge the international community to support the humanitarian mission in Haiti to alleviate the crisis, particularly to help Haitian children gain access to education.”

Mitchell concluded by underscoring the resilience of Caribbean peoples, stating, “Resilience is part of our essence. We rise from the harshest circumstances, finding new ways not just to survive but to thrive.”