ALUMNUS OF THE MONTH
The Hon. David Thompson, Prime Minister of Barbados
On the occasion of his election as Prime Minister of Barbados.
Country of Birth: Barbados
Date of Birth: N/A
Major/Year: LLB, 1984, Faculty of Law - UWI Cave Hill
Achievements: Prime Minister of Barbados
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The Hon. Dean Barrow, Prime Minister of Belize
On the occasion of his election as Prime Minister of Belize.
Country of Birth: N/A
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Professor Eudine Barriteau, Deputy Principal, UWI Cave Hill
In recognition of her contribution to the advancement of scholarship on feminist/gender studies, regionally and internationally.
Country of Birth: Grenada
Date of Birth: N/A
Major/Year: BSc. Public Administration & Accounting (1980) University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus
Achievements: Deputy Principal, UWI Cave Hill, Head of Centre for Gender and Development Studies, UWI Cave Hill, Campus Coordinator, School of Graduate Studies and Research
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Senator Kerry-Ann Ifill, Deputy President of the Barbados Senate
In recognition of her continued advancement of the professional stature and societal contribution of visually impaired persons.
Country of Birth: Barbados
Date of Birth: December 20, 1973
Major/Year: Sociology with Psychology (1999) - UWI Cave Hill Campus
Achievements: Deputy President of the Barbados Senate, First blind graduate of the Combermere Secondary School and the University of the West Indies
Quotable Quotes: "There is no impediment greater than that which is within you!"
Bio-data: Kerry-Ann Ifill is a Senator in the Barbados Government. As a pioneer in her own right, Senator Ifill's life story is truly one of triumph over adversity. Living with a disability - blindness, Kerry-Ann determination and strength was evident from as young as age fourteen; where she was given the opportunity of attending one the mainstream secondary school's; Combermere. Here she learnt to deal with her physical challenges and with much dedication and effort she has paved the way to her success. Moving on from Combermere, Senator Ifill, attended the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus graduating with Honours and later Durham School of Business, where she graduated with a MBA. On the social aspect of Senator Ifill's life, she engages in both recreational and service activities some of which range from cricket to ballroom dancing and with much courage and support from friends, family and love ones she continues to be a trailblazer in all her endeavours. She believes that "there is no impediment greater than that which is within you!"
The Hon. Tillman Thomas, Prime Minister of Grenada
On the occasion of his election as Prime Minister of Grenada.
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His Lordship Hugh Rawlins, Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court
On the occasion of his appointment as Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme court
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Mr. Dodridge Miller, Chief Executive Officer, Sagicor Financial Corporation
In recognition of his contribution to innovation in the financial services sector and on the occasion of the award of the Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree from the UWI Cave Hill Campus.
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November 2008
Dr. Didacus Jules, Registrar, Caribbean Examinations Council
In recognition of his contribution to education reform in Grenada, St. Lucia and the Caribbean
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Ms. Annice Dalrymple, Campus Bursar, UWI Cave Hill
In recognition of her contribution to financial management at Cave Hill Campus and on the occasion of her appointment as first female Campus Bursar.
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2009
His Honour Senator Dr. Brandford M. Taitt, President of the Barbados Senate
In recognition of his long and distinguished service in Barbados and internationally as a leader of Government, statesman, diplomat and scholar.
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Mr. Peter Downes, Managing Director of Profiles Caribbean
On receipt of the Barbados Small Business Association’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2008.
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Dr. Brian Charles, Executive Director, Sandy Crest Medical Centre
On receipt of the Barbados Silver Crown of Merit for significant contribution to emergency medicine in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean
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The Hon Stanley Reid, Deputy Governor of Anguilla
In recognition of his distinguished career in the public service in Anguilla, in particular his appointment as the first Deputy Governor of Anguilla
Country of Birth: Anguilla
Date of Birth: February 27, 1969
Major/Year: Bachelor of Laws Degree (1991) - University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus
Achievements: Thorne de la Bastide Prize in Constitutional Law (1989), Anguilla Association of Office Professionals Executive of the Year Award (2004), and First Deputy Governor of Anguilla (2009)
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Senator the Hon. Maxine McClean, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Barbados
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the UWI Alumni Association Barbados Chapter as President in 2007 and 2008, in particular her role as founding member of the Cave Hill Campus Alumni Circle
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Mr. Alwin Bully, Theatre Director and Cultural Administrator
In recognition of your outstanding contribution to culture in the Caribbean, in particular your achievements as artist, playwright, theatre director and cultural ambassador
Country of Birth: Dominica
Date of Birth: November 23, 1948
Major/Year: B.A (General Hnours) English, French (June-1971) University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus.
Achievement: Appoint as Acting Principal of the Dominica Grammar School at age 27.
Quotable Quote: An understanding of what can be achieved when one follows one's dream and how they lend to one's happiness and the betterment of one's immediate environment.
Bio-data: Mr. Alwin Anthony Bully received a scholarship from the UWI, Cave Hill in 1967 and graduated in 1971. He was a founding member of the Barbados National Threatre Workshop, a founding members of the UWI Cave Hill Carnival and Annual Arts Festival, a founding member of the Cavite Chorale at UWI Cave Hill, and a dancer/choregrapher of the Barbados National Dance Threatre Company. Mr. Bully is the UNESCO Senior Program Specialist for Culture in the Carribean. A profile artist, he received the highest national award from his home country of Dominica for his design of the national flag and his work in the field of culture. Mr. Bully has aslo conducted threatre workshops and seminars. The foregoing list is simply a thumbnail sketch of his extensive contributions in his career path.
Senator the Hon. Professor Velma Newton, Dean, Faculty of Law
In recognition of your contribution to legal education in your role as Law Librarian and on the occasion of your appointment as Dean of the Faculty of Law
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Mr. Peter Gibbs, Dean, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
In recognition of his contribution to higher education in Science and Technology and on the occasion of his appointment as Dean of the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences
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Ambassador Gillian M.S. Bristol
In recognition of her outstanding contribution in the international diplomatic arena and on the occasion of her nomination as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Grenada to the USA and Permanent Representative of Grenada to the OAS.
Country of Birth: N/A
Date of Birth: N/A
Major/Year: LLB,(1988) -University of the West Indies, Cave Hill
Achievements: Nomination as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Grenada to the USA and Permanent Representative of Grenada to the OAS.
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Dr. Ernest Hilare, Chief Executive Officer
In recognition of his outstanding contribution as a sports administrator and on the occasion of his appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the West Indies Cricket Board.
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Dr. Marion Williams, Ambassador to Geneva
In recognition of her outstanding contribution to the banking and financial services sector, as Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados and on the occasion of her appointment as Ambassador to Geneva.
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The Most Rev. & Dr. The Hon. John Holder, Archbishop
In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Anglican Church in Barbados and the West Indies and on his appointment as Archbishop of the West Indies.
Country of Birth: Barbados
Date of Birth: N/A
Major/Year: B.A Theology (1975 ) - The University of the West Indies (Codrington College)
Achievements: Received the Errol Barrow Award for his contribution to theology; 2005, Made the Honorary Rotarian; 2006, Archbishop of the West Indies; 2009.
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