![STUDENT ENGAGEMENT [16TH FEBRUARY 2026] - Education remains central to Saint Lucia’s national development, shaping both academic success and values formation among young people. That role has again come under scrutiny following the circulation of a viral video showing a confrontation between a secondary school student and a security guard, which has sparked widespread public debate. Addressing the matter at a recent Cabinet briefing, the Minister for Education pointed to possible underlying causes and signalled that the ministry is considering measures to prevent similar incidents, while stressing that discipline and values-building require a shared responsibility beyond the classroom.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
EDUCATION MINISTER CALLS FOR DISCIPLINE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT [16TH FEBRUARY 2026] – Education remains central to Saint Lucia’s national development, shaping both academic success and values formation among young people. That role has again come under scrutiny following the circulation of a viral video showing a confrontation between a secondary school student and a security guard, which has sparked widespread public debate. Addressing the matter at a recent Cabinet briefing, the Minister for Education pointed to possible underlying causes and signalled that the ministry is considering measures to prevent similar incidents, while stressing that discipline and values-building require a shared responsibility beyond the classroom.
