Sir Curtly Ambrose, Kirani James to receive honorary doctorates
Legendary West Indies cricketer, Sir Curtly Ambrose, will be among 13 honoured by the University of the West Indies for their sterling contributions.
The University Council approved the conferral of 13 honorary degrees at the 2024 graduation ceremonies across The UWI’s five campuses.
This year’s honorary graduands have had long and impactful careers in the areas of advocacy and activism, medicine, tourism and culture, sport, business, education, science and the music industry.
Ambrose of Antigua and Barbuda will be honoured for contributions to Cricket with a Doctor of Laws (LLD). Grenadian gold, silver and bronze medalist, Kirani James, will also be honoured for excellence in Athletics with a Doctor of Laws (LLD).
The 13 recipients are:
Five Islands Campus – October 12
Sir Curtly Elconn Lynwall Ambrose of Antigua and Barbuda for contributions to Cricket – Doctor of Laws (LLD)
His Excellency Ambassador Dr W. Aubrey Webson of Antigua and Barbuda for his work in Human Rights Advocacy – Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Cave Hill Campus – October 19
Dame Susan Dilys Dougan, Governor General of St. Vincent and The Grenadines for her public service and work in Education – Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Sir Trevor Hassell of Barbados for his contribution to Medicine – Doctor of Science (DSc)
The Most Honourable Elton Deighton Elombe Mottley of Barbados for his contribution to the development of Culture and the Arts – Doctor of Letters (DLitt)
Mr Ralph Taylor of Barbados for his work in the Tourism sector – Doctor of Laws (LLD)
St. Augustine Campus – October 24 to 26
Dr Maniram Ragbir of Trinidad and Tobago/Britain for his work as a Plastic/ Reconstructive Surgeon – Doctor of Science (DSc)
Dr Patricia Rodney of Guyana for her work as a Medical Practitioner and Human Rights Defender – Doctor of Science (DSc)
Mona Campus – October 31 to November 2
Mr Donald Anderson, CD of Jamaica for his work as an Entrepreneur/Market Researcher/Sport Administrator – Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Mr Monte Blake of Jamaica for his pioneering work in music – Doctor of Letters (DLitt)
Mr Courtney Campbell of Jamaica for his work as an Entrepreneur/Philanthropist – Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Dr Conrad Douglas, CD of Jamaica for his contribution to the development of the Bauxite Industry – Doctor of Laws (LLD)
Global Campus – November 9
Mr Kirani James of Grenada for excellence in Athletics – Doctor of Laws (LLD)
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