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WEEK ENDING JUNE 22, 2014 | guyanatimeSinternational.com
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RIDGETOWN, BARBADOS: P r o - v i c e chancellor and principal of UWI Cave Hill Campus, Sir Hilary Beckles, has been awarded a fourth honorary doctorate––the latest coming from Brock University in Ontario, Canada. The honorary doctorate of laws was presented at Brock’s Spring Convocation on June 5. Brock, which is currently marking its 50th anniversary, noted that Sir Hilary had distinguished himself in a multifaceted academic career and through his public engagement. “An accomplished scholar, leader, cricket
writer, playwright, university administrator, Sir Hilary is one of the most respected scholars of Caribbean history in the world,” orator Behnaz Mirzai noted in the citation. “He is a leader with diverse experiences, as well as a seasoned administrator in different areas, including his present position [as principal]. “He has seamlessly blended academic concerns within the wider non-academic spheres. “His essays and books have generated considerable interest and have earned him a great deal of respect, including major awards. Every one of his works advances the frontier of knowledge.”
This is the fourth honorary doctorate awarded to Sir Hilary Beckles, vicechancellor and principal of UWI Cave Hill Campus (Barbados Today photo)
In his acceptance speech, Sir Hilary noted: “Brock is a very distinguished university with an enviable
record of research and applied commercial engagement, and in many ways serves as a role model for the Cave Hill Campus. It is interesting that the person after whom your university is named, General Sir Isaac Brock, while serving in the British army
was stationed at the Garrison in Barbados in 1812. It is an honour to be a part of this history, and to be recognised by your fine institution and the excellence it represents.” Sir Hilary has authored, co-authored and edited more than
30 books, and has written over 70 academic articles on the subject of Barbadian history, Caribbean history, Atlantic and colonial history often within the context of slavery, gender and labour. His previous honorary Doctor of Letters degrees were awarded from the University of Hull in 2004; from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Ghana in 2009, in recognition of his meritorious and distinguished lifetime achievements, public service and contribution to the world of learning and higher education; and from the University of Glasgow in 2011, in recognition of the major contribution he has made to academic research into the transatlantic slave trade and plantation slavery. (Barbados Today)
Cedella Marley shares lessons she learnt from her father, Bob
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AMAICA: Not everyone is blessed to have a celebrity father who is loved and respected by thousands across the globe. One such exception is Cedella Marley, the firstborn daughter of Rita Marley and the late reggae legend, Bob Marley. In honour of Father's Day, the singer, fashion designer and entrepreneur shared with Jamaican media the lessons that she has learnt from her beloved father. Bob Marley's messages to his fans through his music were always inspi-
Cedella Marley (at left) and her late father Bob (Jamaica Observer photos)
rational. His advice to his daughter was no different. "Believe in yourself and anything you put your mind to, you will accomplish." Marley said her father told her. Bob Marley died of cancer in 1981, aged 36. Cedella also took some indirect lessons from his life: staying positive, keeping things simple and learning as much as the world can provide. Of her fondest times with her father, Marley recalls running on the beach and enjoying family time. The chief executive officer of record label Tuff Gong International said that her father has influenced both her personal and professional life. "Personally, he has inspired me to inspire others," she said. "I am honoured to have the opportunity to further his message that has blessed so many people around the globe. Professionally, I have been blessed to work in creative fields. From singing, to music, to dance and more. Everything and anything is possible. You just need to put in the work
and have the discipline. No matter what obstacles are put in front of you, remain true to yourself. You are limitless," she said. Last weekend, the fulltime mother of three took her eclectic designs to the runway at Caribbean Fashion Week. Pieces from the line were even inspired by her father, who, she joked, should have taught her to be a better football player. Sharing her father's love for the sport, Marley is also focused on her role as ambassador of the Jamaican Women's football team, utilising her voice to raise awareness for their goal of competing in the 2015 Women's World Cup in Canada. Admiring her father’s honesty and ability to give voice to many, Cedella Marley believes that the public should remember her great father, Bob Marley, for who he truly was. "He was a man that truly believed in justice and the beauty of life ... a timeless master of lyrics and music," she said. (Excerpted from Jamaica Observer)