The St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank Group of Companies has announced an initiative to observe the 2025 International Day of Education global theme, “AI and Education: Preserving Human Agency in a World of Automation.”

National Bank Group of Companies will host a Youth Voices Panel on Wednesday March 12^th as part of this year’s observance. According to a press release from the Bank, “this event aims to engage Grade 6 students, throughout the Federation in meaningful discussions about the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on education while exploring the challenges and opportunities of preserving human agency in an automated world.”

The event will feature student representation from each zone in St. Kitts and Nevis, to constitute a panel of 12 students (8 from St. Kitts and 4 from Nevis). This initiative underscores the Group’s commitment to empowering young leaders and highlighting the intersection of technology and education.

“We believe this event will not only educate but also inspire the next generation of thinkers and innovators in our federation,” said Terrence Crossman, Managing Director of the National Bank Group of Companies. The Group has invited the Ministry of Education to collaborate on this endeavour, emphasizing the importance of partnership in shaping the educational experiences of the nation’s youth. Chief Education Officer at the Ministry of Education in St. Kitts, Francil Morris said the Ministry “is excited to collaborate on this important initiative.”