Education

It is generally accepted, particularly in countries with limited natural resources, that socio- economic growth relies on the development of the human resource. In order to do this, there must be many and varied opportunities and multiple pathways to cater to the varying learning styles, aspirations, achievement, abilities and talents of the population.

Congratulations are in order to the Leader of the Opposition, the Hon. Evans McNiel Rogers, and the Elected Representative for Island Harbour, the Hon. Othlyn Vanterpool, for their powerful presentations in the House of Assembly particularly during the debate on the Cap Juluca Memorandum of Understanding. They were articulate and passionate in putting the issues that concerned them and which should concern all of us very clearly in perspective.

Two Anguillian students, a sister and a brother, both in their early 20s, have graduated from separate institutions of higher learning in the United States.

In 2008, The University of the West Indies celebrated its 60th year of serving the region. That same year, the UWI also gave birth to the Open Campus which manifested the University's commitment to expand its range and reach to communities throughout the region.

On June 11th, 2010, Amalia Watty daughter of Bernice and Dorren (Glen) Watty of Rey Hill, graduated from Monroe College where she proudly walked the stage at the famed Madison Square Garden in New York City. Amalia completed just one implausible milestone of her life by achieving Cum Laude (second highest honors) and receiving her Honors Bachelor of Business Arts Degree in Hospitality Management with a concentration in Marketing.

The following is first of a series of monthly articles provided by the Open Campus of the University of the West Indies for the general information of students and other interested persons.

Miss Hazel Shermel Gumbs, an Anguillian student, who is excelling in the United States, has been lauded for her academic achievements which now include her enrollment in the Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law.

The Community Relations Department of the Royal Anguilla Police Force, in partnership with the Education Department, has announced that the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) programme was concluded at Campus C, the Referral Unit of the Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School.

Dr. Hazell Simmons McDonald PhD, Pro Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of the West Indies Open Campus, and Ms. Luz Longsworth MA, MBA, Director of the University of the West Indies Open Campus Country Sites, visited Anguilla this week.

Ms Colleen Harrigan, the daughter of Florence and Colonel Harrigan of Long Ground, Anguilla, proudly walked across the stage of the Madison Square Garden Theatre in New York on Friday, 11 June 2010 in what she described as the most memorable day of her life. She graduated Summa cum Laude (With Highest Honours) obtaining her Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in Hospitality Management with a concentration in Marketing.

Forty-seven sixth grade students graduated from the Orealia Kelly Primary School at Stoney Ground on Tuesday evening, this week, as part of a series of glamorous graduating ceremonies arranged at all of the public and private schools in Anguilla. The Class of 2010 was presented by the Principal, Mrs. Jasmine Hodge-Thomas.

Despite the inclement weather conditions, there was a crowded auditorium at the Morris Vanterpool Primary School on Friday, June 25, when 23 sixth grade students graduated after seven years of schooling.

The Special Needs Class at the Orealia Kelly Primary School, at Stoney Ground, was the recipient of a box of much-needed supplies from Sally Sewall, a US national from Maine, who interacts with teachers in Anguilla during her frequent visits.

On June 11th 2010, Kendisha Hall of North Side, Anguilla, walked across the famous Madison Square Garden Theatre stage in New York City for one of the most grand and memorable events of her life. She graduated Summa Cum Laude (with Highest Honours) and obtained a Bachelor of Business Arts in Hospitality Management with a Marketing Minor. Since her enrollment in Monroe College in September 2006, Ms. Hall has been a recipient of the Presidents List Award every semester.

Gudis Hodge, daughter of Gerald and Mariette Hodge, has graduated with an Honours Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Toronto, Canada, on June 7, 2010, following the completion of a double major in Biology and Chemistry.

Scotiabank Anguilla Ltd has presented one brand new laptop computer, a digital camera and a cheque for USD$500.00 as part of its continuing support for education of students on the island.

The presentation was made on Wednesday 23 June 2010 by the bank's Manager, Service and Support - Eugenia Thomas, Customer Support Officer – Eva McClean, and Teller – Shara Hodge to Mrs. Hazel Brooks, Principal of the St. Mary’s Pre School.

The Parent Teacher’s Association of the Albena Lake Hodge Comprehensive School held an informative session for members on Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 at the Rodney MacArthur Rey Auditorium. The session focused on providing parents with information on the future of the job market in Anguilla, how to pursue avenues for post-secondary education and the options available for financing post-secondary education.

Ms. Mary Clare Haskins, the daughter of Sheila and Sherman Haskins of Corito, is the latest Anguillian to be admitted to the Anguilla Bar. Ms. Haskins was admitted to the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court, Anguilla Circuit, as a Barrister-at-Law and Solicitor on 7 June, 2010. The 28 year old lawyer was admitted to the Anguilla Bar by Retired Appeals Court Justice Albert Redhead. Her application for admission was made by Mrs. Cora Richardson-Hodge and supported by Mrs. Tara Ruan.

Dr. Carissa Webster-Lake of Long Road, Anguilla, has graduated from Boston University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Webster-Lake, who is the daughter of Zulma Webster and Albert S Lake, attended the Stoney Ground Primary School and the Albena Lake-Hodge Comprehensive School from which she graduated in 2002. That same year she matriculated at the University of the Virgin Islands in St. Thomas and pursued undergraduate studies in Biology in preparation for Medical School. Carissa had always excelled academically and continued this trend while at UVI.

Temple School of Tourism and Hospitality in St. Thomas students are constantly contributing to the standards of equality and inclusion in the multicultural tourism industry.