More than 200 graduate from the CMI!

Over 200 students, including 50 of the officer class, recently celebrated the completion of their studies at the Caribbean Maritime Institute's (CMI) 30th annual graduation ceremony.

The ceremony, which took place on November 11 at the Jamaica Conference Centre, had officers who completed Phase III level in marine engineering and navigational studies respectively, as well as graduates who completed studies at the undergraduate level in shipping and industrial systems engineering, and diplomas and associate degrees in both disciplines.

Growth over the years

Executive director of the CMI spoke to the growth of the institution over the years and acknowledged an extensive list of companies and individuals from Jamaica and the region who have consistently supported the CMI with financial and other resources.

Bringing greetings was Minister of Transport and Works L. Michael Henry, under whose ministry the CMI falls. Guest speaker for the occasion was the distinguished Professor Compton Bourne, executive director of the Caribbean Development Bank.

Special guests at the ceremony were Belgian ambassador, Frederic Meurice, and Canadian High Commissioner Stephen Hallihan and his family.

Sea Freight Shipping Agency awarded bursaries for leadership totalling US$6,000 to four CMI students during the graduation exercise.

The gathering was treated to the music of the celebrated Jamaica Defence Force Regiment band. Entertain-ment was also provided by accomplished violinist Nadje Leslie and Korean representatives from the International Youth Fellowship.

'Executive director of the CMI spoke to the growth of the institution over the years ...'