Raphael John-Lall
Graduates of the Queen’s Royal College (QRC) have made their contribution around the world says President Anthony Carmona.
“I have always been a very strong advocate of nationalism and regionalism. I have seen how vibrant intellects from QRC have been able to engage the world with a level of competence. Every single life mentioned (of inductees) that has left us can be a block buster movie of human spirit and human resilience,” he said.
Carmona spoke on Friday night at the 6th QRC Hall of Honour Induction Ceremony at the Central Bank Auditorium, Port-of-Spain.
Fifteen past students of QRC were inducted. Out of this, seven were inducted posthumously and the other eight continue to make their contributions to society.
Some of the inductees who collected their awards include Lutalo Masimba aka Brother Resistance, Dr Merlyn Price and Prof Emeritus Felix Durity.
“All of these men have contributed in defining ways to shape the social, economic, political and cultural tapestry of this great nation, touching lives locally and internationally in an undeniable way.”
Carmona said QRC graduates will continue to make contribution in all fields.
“My wish for this College is that it will continue to grow, thrive and flourish even though your hall does not have a ceiling because the sky is the ceiling. Produce more distinguished CEOs, olympic athletes, diplomats, media personalities, entrepreneurs and innovators. Each generation that enters this institution must be able to supersede that which came before,” he said. (See Page A 16)