SIX Jamaicans who will be leaving the island for advanced studies in Europe have been urged to return and contribute their newfound knowledge and skills to the country's development.
The appeal came from Education Minister Ronald Thwaites as he addressed a farewell function for awardees under the European Union's (EU) Erasmus Mundus programme, held recently at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston. “This programme opens the broader federalist character of Europe to each of you… the fear is that you will be beguiled by the European culture and not want to return, but truly, what we need is the breadth of vision and experience you will garner to add to the expertise and knowledge needed for the further growth and development of this country,” he said. Read more:
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