ANTIGUA & BARBUDA TOURISM AUTHORITY

NEWS AND SPECIALS

Back to Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority

RECIPIENTS OF THE SECOND PHASE OF THE WINSTON WILLIAMS JR. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS ANNOUNCED
Monday 26th September 2011
WWJr Scholarship Continuing Education Recipients 2011
 
As promised in the September 6th presentation of the recipients of the Winston Williams Jr. Scholarship Awards tenable at the Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Institute, the second group of scholarship recipients were presented to the public on the Good Morning Antigua/Barbuda Show on ABS TV  during its broadcast on Tuesday September 20, 2011.
 
The eight (8) awardees from the Rural South Community will be pursuing courses of study at the Antigua and Barbuda Institute of Continuing Education Evening Programme (ABICE EP). The one (1) year scholarships preparing students for CXC Secondary Examination Certificate Courses were awarded under the Continuing Education Programme of the Winston Williams Jr Scholarship Awards.
 
The recipients were introduced as follows:
1. Kerilla Greene
2. Shenell Joseph
3. Moriah-Lee Davis
4 Leanne Rose
5.Mikyla Lake
6. TeShema Francis
7. Jay Peters
8. Lori-ann Dorsett
9. Dwayne Thomas (not in photo)
 
Applicants for the scholarships were required to submit a completed application form and evidence of having been previously unsuccessful at the CXC Examination in the course of study under consideration.
 
The recipients who shared their goals and aspirations with the public via the show were elated on the receipt of the scholarships which are collectively valued at over $7500.00 dollars. Courses are expected to begin on Monday September 26th, 2011 at the NTTC and Tomlinson Campuses of ABICE. The initiative is managed by Community Welfare Officer, Mrs. Debbie Harvey.
 
During the Good Antigua and Barbuda Show, Sen. Hon. Winston Williams Jr. also introduced another component of the St. John's Rural South Real Plan for Real People Initiative. Specifically, Minister Williams introduced key members of the Rural South First Responders (RSFR) Executive, a body which has agreed to respond rapidly to the needs of the community particularly in the area of disaster management. The RSFR has already convened a number of meetings to include one with the Rural South District Disaster Management Committee led by Mr. Egbert Joseph. Chairperson of the RSFR, Mr. Richard Henry explained that the team will not only be functional during the Hurricane Season but will be working to ensure that during the year efforts are made to assist in educating the community on disaster prevention and collaborating with private and public sector entities to reduce the risks associated with impact of various types of disaster at the community level.
 
Minister Williams shared that his team would continue working on the Rural South Development Plan and would be returning shortly to unveil the economic stimulation component within weeks.

 


Click here for all News and Specials for Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Authority

 
connect with antiguanice.com
FacebookTwitterYoutubeNewsletterRSS

contact
NAME: Colin C. James
TEL: +1 (268) 562-7600
FAX: +1 (268) 562-7602
EMAIL: info@visitaandb.com
ADDRESS: ACB Financial Centre High and Temple Streets St John's Antigua
FIND US ON: Facebook Twitter
WEBSITE: Click here

news and specials

INCREASE IN AIRLIFTS TO ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

Thursday 28th March 2024
American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, Westjet are to increase flights into Antigua ...
Read More

THE PEPPERPOT DIARIES RUM SHOP

Monday 25th March 2024
The Pepperpot Diaries Rum Shop at Fort James launches May 8th for 100 days, over Restaurant Week and...
Read More

ANTIGUA ART WEEK

Thursday 7th March 2024
Call for artists for Antigua Art Week, November 27-December 3rd. ...
Read More

CONDOR TO RESTART SERVICE TO ANTIGUA & BARBUDA

Wednesday 6th March 2024
Good news from ITB as Condor announced its return to Antigua with a weekly service starting Novembe...
Read More

WELCOME HOME TO CAPTAIN BRIAN CHASE

Wednesday 6th March 2024
Brian Chase has touched down in his home country for the first time as an American Airlines Captain....
Read More

All News Stories and Specials


video
"The Beach is just the Beginning"


whats on

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA RESTAURANT WEEK

Saturday 4th May 2024. Read More

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA RESTAURANT WEEK

Sunday 5th May 2024. Read More

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA RESTAURANT WEEK

Monday 6th May 2024. Read More

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA RESTAURANT WEEK

Tuesday 7th May 2024. Read More

ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA RESTAURANT WEEK

Wednesday 8th May 2024. Read More

All Whats On Listings