Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education Chandler Hyacinth has reminded students in the north of the island of their potential and that they should use it to further develop themselves and Dominica.
She was speaking at the Northern Youth Rally on Thursday at Benjamin Park in Portsmouth under Dominica’s theme for independence One Dominica One People One vision.
Hyacinth also called on the students to pursue positive change, to be independent, self-sufficient and embrace the opportunity to get an education, get a skill a job and purse a career in their area of interest as Dominica depends on them.
Mrs. Hyacinth also use the opportunity during her address to congratulate and thank the many parents principals and teachers who continue to play their part in the educational advancement of students.