CUT Track and Field Championships: Updated history
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE MEET The CUT Track and Field Championships was a result of the CUT's recognition of the need to provide the young athletes aged 8-15 years with some regional competition. There was also recognition by the CUT that sports have a significant role to play in the regional integration process. These particular Championships would bring together the students and teachers of the Caribbean for a few days of friendly competition, camaraderie and co-operation.
The Caribbean Union of Teachers Biennial Track and Field Championships was first organized in Barbados in 1986. The participating countries at the inaugural Meet were Anguilla , Bahamas , Bermuda , Cayman Islands , Grenada , Guyana , St. Lucia , St. Vincent and the Grenadines and host, Barbados . They competed for the Jean Perisco Trophy. Barbados made capital of the fact that they were at home and won the Championships. The success of the inaugural Meet led to a CUT decision to develop the Championships into a biennial affair. It was also agreed that the Championships would be organized by the Teachers' Union of the host nation. This extends to the host seeking sponsorship to help meet local expenses.
CUT Women Discuss Gender Issues at ACCRA Beach
The Women’s Conference of the Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT) Status of Women Committee (SOWC) was held at Accra Beach Resort and Conference Center on Monday August 08, 2011. Approximately 125 male and female delegates from across the Caribbean attended.
The theme of the Conference was: Caribbean Teachers-Pillars of Caribbean Unity. Sister Judith Spencer-Jarret of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association and Committee Chairman gave an overview of the role and function of the Committee and made some suggestions for it’s continued development. She acknowledged the Women Leaders of the CUT and the wider Caribbean and congratulated the men who supported the Status of Women Committee (SOWC).
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70 years of CUT- Barbados Hosts Conference
The 35th Biennial Conference was held at the Accra Beach Resort, Barbados from August 07 to 13, 2011. The theme of this year’s conference was Caribbean Teachers: Pillars of Caribbean Unity. Twenty (20) units of the CUT participated in the Conference. The official programme included the following: Church Service, Women’s Conference, Business Sessions, Official & Formal Opening Ceremony an Awards Dinner and Election of Officers for the period 2011 – 2013. The unofficial segment constituted various social events which included camp followers from various Units. The business included Elections of Officers for the period 2011 – 2013 as well as the adoption of resolutions.
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