{"id":237243,"date":"2025-05-16T14:14:38","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T18:14:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/?p=237243"},"modified":"2025-05-16T17:11:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T21:11:45","slug":"video-mp-kelvin-shugy-simon-makes-5-minute-contribution-on-key-education-bill","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/video-mp-kelvin-shugy-simon-makes-5-minute-contribution-on-key-education-bill\/","title":{"rendered":"VIDEO: MP Kelvin &#8216;Shugy&#8217; Simon Makes 5-minute Contribution on Key Education Bill"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"antig-1337609642\" class=\"antig-ecab antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1201\/h:401\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/ANU-CVP-Digital-Broadband-1200x400_1-1.jpg\" alt=\"\"  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GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p><div id=\"antig-1324421900\" class=\"antig-content_5 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"culinary\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:132\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1024\/h:450\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 1024w, 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gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MP Kelvin Simon Supports ABCAS Bill, Urges Focus on Accreditation, Cost and Mental Health Support<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/pm-warns-banks-may-be-forced-to-contribute-more-to-education-from-record-profits\/?swcfpc=1\">Opposition MP Kelvin Simon<\/a><\/strong> has expressed support for the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/minister-reveals-sharp-decline-in-abiit-enrollment\/?swcfpc=1\">Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies (ABCAS)<\/a><\/strong> Bill, calling it a timely and necessary move to improve access to tertiary education. <\/p><div id=\"antig-4277840108\" class=\"antig-content_4 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/discoverflow.co\/web\/antigua\" aria-label=\"ANU CVP Digital Broadband 1200x400_1\"><img 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https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:696\/h:385\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IMG_5614.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1320\" height=\"730\"   \/><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>However, he also raised critical concerns about the need for accreditation, affordability, and psychological support for students.<\/p><div id=\"antig-1210329061\" class=\"antig-content antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.antiguabarbudaculinarymonth.com\/\" aria-label=\"culinary\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1920\/h:843\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/culinary-scaled.jpg 2560w, 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tertiary education levels in Antigua and Barbuda. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Citing regional comparisons, he noted, \u201cWe have an 11.9% tertiary education attainment rate, compared to 21% in Barbados, 17% in Trinidad and Tobago, 15% in Jamaica, and 13% in Dominica.\u201d<\/p><div id=\"antig-1312193885\" class=\"antig-content_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.courts.com\/antigua\/\" aria-label=\"500X500\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/500X500.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:500\/h:500\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/500X500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:300\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/500X500.jpg 300w, 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First, he questioned which accreditation body would validate the degrees and certifications issued.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u201cIt is very important that graduates are qualified to attain jobs both regionally and internationally,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He also highlighted the need to keep tuition fees affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> \u201cCost must be reasonable to encourage locals to apply,\u201d he said, warning that pricing could otherwise deter enrollment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, Simon underscored the importance of student mental health services at the institution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe know that mental health issues and studies go hand in hand,\u201d he said. \u201cTertiary education is a higher level, and students must be properly supported.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite these concerns, Simon reaffirmed his backing of the bill and its potential to make Antigua and Barbuda more competitive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cI think this can take us a bit further,\u201d he said. \u201cNot just regionally, but internationally.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaFMdgE6mYPT8QGXjA0A\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaFMdgE6mYPT8QGXjA0A\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaFMdgE6mYPT8QGXjA0A\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaFMdgE6mYPT8QGXjA0A\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaFMdgE6mYPT8QGXjA0A\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaFMdgE6mYPT8QGXjA0A\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaFMdgE6mYPT8QGXjA0A\"><strong><em>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"antig-1918838723\" class=\"antig-in-comments_2 antig-entity-placement\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/@hadeedmotorsltd\" aria-label=\"Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2\"><img src=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:1000\/h:250\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 1000w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:300\/h:75\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 300w, https:\/\/mlavawteztbj.i.optimole.com\/w:768\/h:192\/q:mauto\/f:best\/https:\/\/antiguanewsroom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Hadeed_WEB_Banner_MG-2.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" width=\"1000\" height=\"250\"   \/><\/a><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR WHAT\u2019S APP GROUP MP Kelvin Simon Supports ABCAS Bill, Urges Focus on Accreditation, Cost and Mental Health Support Opposition MP Kelvin Simon has expressed support for the Antigua and Barbuda College of Advanced Studies (ABCAS) Bill, calling it a timely and necessary move to improve access to tertiary education. 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