VINSA elects new executive

A new executive has been elected to serve the Vincentian Student Association at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus for the academic year 2007-2008.

Manson Cuffy, a teacher by profession emerged victorious as the new President, Madonna Corke, Vice President, Pauline Kirby, Secretary, Daniella May-Fraser, Treasurer, Hawkins Nanton, Public Relations Officer and Natasha Anderson, Cultural and Entertainment Officer.{{more}}

Cuffy, in his maiden speech following the elections, expressed thanks to the past executive for a job well done.

“Now that you have set a standard we want to take it to the optimum,” said Cuffy, adding that he is hoping to have an executive that will strive for professionalism, unity and commitment.

Outgoing President, Pearl McMaster, said VINSA “has proven itself” during the academic year.

She used the opportunity to challenge the new executive to maintain the standards that the outgoing executive had set. She also challenged the students attending the ceremony to take the issue of security seriously after a series of robberies in and outside the gates of the campus.

“We have confidence that this executive will step up to the challenge of taking VINSA forward come next semester. I ask for those students who will be coming back to Mona to give your undivided support to this new executive. Remember teamwork is very important!” said McMaster.



The Vincentian students awarded recently at the Mona Campus Annual Awards Ceremony. (Left-right) Joel Richards, Arifa Charles-Ryan, Pearl McMaster, Jasmine Williams and Miclos Swift.

Meanwhile, eight Vincentians were among a contingent of UWI students who were awarded at the recently held Mona Campus Annual Awards Ceremony for their performance in various campus organizations.

The students were given awards for outstanding performance in culture, service, leadership and sports.

Kevin Brown received an award for his role in the Panorithm Steel Orchestra, Arifa Charles-Ryan, University Community Service, Luveslyn Maule, VINSA and Association of Aspiring Accountants, 2006-07 President of VINSA Pearl McMaster, Most Improved Society for the Academic Year, Joel Richards, Guild of Students, University Community Service and UWISTAT, Miclos Swift, Table Tennis and Jasmine Williams, Quality Leadership.