SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CEREMONY

  The National Irrigation Commission Limited (NIC) held its 10^th annual Scholarship Awards Ceremony  on Friday, April 25, 2008 at the Alhambra Inn & Restaurant.

 Six scholarships were offered totalling $280,000. For the first time since the inception of the programme, two scholarships valued  at $60,000 each were presented to  students at the tertiary level. The other four scholarships valued at $40,000 were awarded to students at the secondary school level.  The scholarships are awarded to staff members’ children based on academic performance, deportment and involvement in extra-curricula activities at school, church or in their communities.

 Mrs. Esther Tyson, Principal of Ardenne High School gave the keynote address. 

The Scholarship Awards Programme is a joint initiative between the NIC and the Unions representing the workers.

Scholarship Awardees:  Front row – Jodi-Ann Wright, Shamel Ferguson,Kenyata Thomas, Amal Thompson, Michael Thomas, Chad Cain;

Back row – Mr. Andrew Robinson, Acting CEO; Miss Patricia Tyrrell, Public Relations Specialist; Mrs. Judith Maloney, Principal Director- Ministry of Agriculture; Mrs. Karen Thames, Acting Director of  Corporate & Legal Services; Mrs. Esther Tyson, Principal of Ardenne High School; Mr. Stanley Rampair, Chairman of the National Board.