Mrs. Violet Edwards with Mayor and Vice Mayor of Parkland, Florida |
In February 2022, I had the honour to work with a BBC consumer show in the UK, to resolve a consumer issue which was another big achievement.
I am proud of another achievement which resulted from a blog that I published recently. My blog 'Bark Di Trute' and my radio programme SpotOn on Riddim FM were the first to publicly announce the achievement of a 96 year old woman, Violet Edwards, who received her associate degree with a 4.0 grade average. The news is just now being carried in the the media in the United States. It was carried on CNN tonight.
Her friends and relatives will be donating a scholarship to a needy UWI student who probably dropped out of school and was unable to compete his/her education. The scholarship is valued at JAD1.2 million dollars.
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Mrs. Violet Edwards might have made history in Jamaica for being the oldest Jamaican to get at associate degree. My checks reveal that she should be in the top 5 oldest persons to have received an associate degree in the world.
Mrs. Edwards was slated to be the Grand Marshall at a Caribbean parade in Florida today but due to inclement weather the parade had to be put off.
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ReplyDeleteSuch an encouraging and determined lady, - to say bravo is not good enough! We are grateful for exposing her to us and congratulate you on your achievements!!!
ReplyDeleteI want to be like her when I grow up π, INSPIRING, big ups Mr Derby ππΎππΎππΎπ
ReplyDeleteI have not seen any significant mention of this in the media nor our leaders congratulating this outstanding Jamaican. This achievement is historic!
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