Us, Oct. 14 -- Held at Botanical House, the meeting was attended by the Principal Secretary for Tourism, Mrs. Sherin Francis, and the Director General for Human Resources and Administration, Mrs. Jenifer Sinon, who represented the parent ministry overseeing STA, the Director for STA, Mr. Richard Mathiot, and STA's Deputy Director, Ms. Brigitte Joubert.

The session provided an opportunity to welcome the new members, introduce them to one another, and give an overview of the Academy's current priorities, achievements, and challenges. Updates highlighted recent infrastructural improvements, including the redevelopment of the current demo kitchen and upgrades to the language laboratory.

The Governing Board also received a briefing on acad...