Grenadian students graduate in China

BEIJING, China, June 24, 2011 -- Six Grenadian students recently earned bachelor’s degrees from four Chinese Universities after completing studies in different fields.  

The students were all recipients of scholarships under a Scholarship Agreement between the Grenada Government and the Government of the People’s Republic of China.

The Embassy of Grenada hosted a dinner for the six graduating students in recognition of their accomplishments.  

Grenada’s Ambassador to China, H.E. Marcelle Gairy, Mr. Richard Nixon, Counsellor and Ms. Kisha Gellineau, First Secretary in the Grenada Embassy were all present at the event.

Ambassador Gairy congratulated the students on their hard earned success, noting that their achievements were even more special because they had successfully overcome the disadvantage of studying in a language which is widely regarded as one of the most difficult in the world.   

She also stated that in addition to their degree certificates, they would leave China with an invaluable and much envied asset – a proficiency in written and spoken Mandarin and knowledge of Chinese culture at a time when China is rising to a dominant position in world affairs. 

The Ambassador offered special congratulations to Lendon Bullen who has been awarded an “Outstanding Foreign Student” Award.  

The students were each presented with a gift of a Chinese painting in which their respective Chinese name was incorporated.
Mr. Ian Marshall, earned a B.Sc. in Logistics Management

Mr. Lendon Bullen earned a B.Sc. in Civil Engineering

Mr. Riffie Raye earned a B.Sc. in Software Engineering

Ms. Sharlene Modeste earned a B.Sc. in Business Administration

Ms. Krystel Peters earned a B.Sc. in Geology

Ms. Tricia Bethel earned a B.Sc. in Diplomacy

These six students are now are preparing to return home to make their contributions to the development of Grenada.

In 2010, Mr. Richard McQuilkin, 25, from Windward, Carriacou, became the first Grenadian student to graduate having obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Electronic Engineering.

Photo Caption:

Ambassador Gairy and First Secretary Kisha Gellineau with graduating students (L to R) Charlene Modeste, Riffie Ray and Lendon Bullen.