Dr Clarice Modeste-Curwen, Grenada’s Minister of Tourism and Chair of the Government’s Monitoring Committee with St George’s University, joined Chancellor Charles Modica in honouring the accomplishments of SGU’s Grenada Scholarship students who performed excellently in their tough academic program. Roggie Reason achieved top marks in his first year comprehensive examination out of 419 students. Born and raised in La Fillette, in the parish of St Andrew, Roggie had long planned to study medicine. As a recipient of an academic scholarship from both the Grenadian government, with additional support from St George’s University, he enrolled as a premed student at St. George’s University. Roggie was introduced to the Keith B. Taylor Global Scholars Program, an opportunity to harness the excellence of St George’s University School of Medicine program with the added bonus of a one-year experience of international medical practices and urban culture in the major university city of Newcastle, England. Students seeking entry into this competitive program must show their dedication to practicing for all or part of their professional lives in an medically underserved region. This commitment fulfills the shared dream of both the University and the late Vice-Chancellor Emeritus Keith B. Taylor for whom this program is named. The 200 KBTGSP students now represent 16 countries throughout the world. Roggie along with Alana John, Ronne Joseph, Kennisha Gilbert and Camille Parke were praised by Modeste-Curwen, who noted that, as ambassadors, they have brought pride to the nation through their excellence. She urged them to take seriously their commitment to work towards the further development of Grenada and by extension the region. Chancellor Modica used the occasion to spotlight the consistent distinction of Roggie from his entry into the University’s Premedical Program. He also touted the excellent performance of the first five Grenadian scholarship students in the University’s Keith B. Taylor Global Scholars Programme. Addressing the youth, Roggie urged them to “get serious with your education...work hard...your hard work will be rewarded". Reflecting on the limited avenues available for pursuing tertiary education before the establishment of St. George’s University, Roggie said individuals now have the confidence that their dreams can become reality and that they can fulfill their potential if they are prepared to work hard. Since St George’s opened its doors 30 years ago, the University has invested in the future of over 260 Caribbean medical graduates, 115 of whom are from Grenada, with scholarships valued at more than US$22 million. St. George’s University believes that these future generations of physicians will ensure the vibrancy in Grenada’s economic and interpersonal relationships for years to come. Chancellor Modica and Minister Curwen renewed their pledges to join the power of the government and the University towards the long term goal of tertiary education for Grenadian students. Reprinted from Caribbean Net News caribbeannetnews.com