Fourth form history students took part in a four-day study tour to St Kitts and Nevis where they explored the historical, social and economic developments that shaped the country.
The trip offered hands-on learning about the sugar industry, its role in the region’s economy and the transition to tourism, giving the visitors a deeper understanding of Caribbean history and resilience.
From 1 to 4 March, the students engaged in immersive learning experiences that traced the step-by-step process of sugar production – from cultivation and harvesting to milling and export.
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They gained valuable insights into how the sugar plantation system influenced social structures, governance, labour systems and regional trade, a government press release said on 6 March.
“The experience deepened their appreciation for the resilience of Caribbean societies and their capacity for economic reinvention in response to global change,” it added.
A key highlight was a special audience with Nevis premier Mark Brantley, where the group engaged in discussions on governance, economic diversification and regional collaboration.
“The dialogue underscored the value of youth involvement in regional development and strengthened students’ understanding of contemporary Caribbean political relationships,” the press release said.
The group included history teachers Neil Gumbs and Donielle Estridge and students Nicalleah Millington, Adaisha Carty, Ysabel Sena-Gomez, Yeimi Brito, Charla Hodge, Reanne Richardson and Kyshaun Connor.
Kerese Elliott and Shelisia Glasford from the Ministry of Tourism in St Kitts and Nevis hosted the delegation from the Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School.
The tour was supported by educators, local officials and community sponsors, whose contributions made the immersive learning opportunity possible.
