Dominican successfully pursuing her dreams in aviation

Roshima Roberts

Roshima Roberts, the first Dominican to hold the position of Air Traffic Services Manager (ATSM) in Anguilla, continues to achieve in that field.

On 15th December 2018, Roberts graduated with a Master of Science Degree in Aviation Safety from the Florida Institute of Technology (FIT).

FIT which is a Tier 1 ranked University, is a private nonprofit Doctoral/Research University located in Melbourne, Florida and is known for its programmes in Science, Engineering, Aeronautics, Business, Humanities, Psychology, and Communication.

Roberts, who is the granddaughter of Ms. Martha Andrew, better known as (Tarta/Ma Nicolas) is from the village of Marigot, in the Commonwealth of Dominica and is a former student of the Marigot Junior School and St Andrews High School. In early 2000 Ms Roberts migrated to Anguilla B.W.I.

On October 10th 2015, she graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Management Studies from the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus. However, her love for Aeronautics and her current role in the Public Service as Air Traffic Services Manager (ATSM) at the Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport (CJLIA) in Anguilla, propelled her to pursue studies in Aviation Safety. Ms Roberts felt that undertaking these studies would equip her with the necessary knowledge, skill and tenacity to provide support to Management in employing proactive rather than reactive polices, practices and procedures ensuring that her workplace meets the highest standard in aviation safety.

Roberts said she is passionate about aviation and will continue to navigate in that direction and hopes to return to Dominica one day to help in the aviation aspect, especially aviation safety.

Roberts also holds various certificates such as On the Job Training Techniques, Instructor Techniques from the Trinidad and Tobago Civil Aviation Authority (TTCAA) and Air Traffic Control Assessor from Air Safety Support International (ASSI) in the UK and is also the first ATSM in Anguilla to hold these certificates and a Degree in Aviation Safety. She is the first Dominican to hold the position of ATSM and also have a Degree in that position, in Anguilla.

Roberts extends her gratitude to God for his guidance in helping her through the many struggles and obstacles she encountered throughout life. She also thanks her family, especially her grandmother, for her continuous encouragement in all her endeavours, her friends, especially Nurse Jane Bruno, Rosalia (Rosie), Vicky, Rev Joseph Lloyd and Mrs Lloyd who provided constant support particularly, in her lowest moments.

She gives special thanks to Mrs Meridith Gumbs, for always believing in her, encouraging and supporting her to start that journey in her Tertiary Educational studies and for constantly making phone calls to ensure that she stayed on the right path.

Roberts is also thankful to the government of Anguilla, for assisting her in obtaining her Bachelor’s Degree.

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19 Comments

  1. marigot
    January 2, 2019

    Great Job my dear….You made Marigot Proud

  2. it's me
    January 2, 2019

    no name , Dominicans are very ungrateful that’s why they do not say thank you to the GOVERNMENT.
    Do you know the number of Dominicans who have received scholarships? SMH ungrateful !!!!!

  3. No name
    January 1, 2019

    Did you all notice that she thanked the Government of Anguilla for assisting her with her studies and not the government of Dominica? That’s how governments work, when they see potential they motivate and help regardless if where you come from.

  4. DOMINICA
    December 31, 2018

    Congratulation

    you make us proud
    Dominica

  5. Dee
    December 31, 2018

    Wow congrats girl! All the best.

  6. %
    December 31, 2018

    Congrats young lady …
    I have always been proud of Marigot.. It’s a village that has spawned a plethora of brilliant Dominicans …
    I will organise a motorcade for you when you are returning home with
    real qualifications … Don’t tell me no please!
    You deserve it ..lol.
    S M G
    S M G
    L S M G N

  7. Not A Herd Follower
    December 31, 2018

    cONGRATULATIONS, young lady. It is so good to see Dominicans excelling overseas and especially in non-traditional fields.

  8. Nich
    December 31, 2018

    Congratulations to my classmate continue doing great things. Sky is the limit!

  9. December 31, 2018

    It is good to find someone working and achieving outside the regular run-of-the- mill field of study and qualifications.

  10. Proud Marigot lady
    December 31, 2018

    Girl you know how this news makes me feel. Yes!!!! Not just another Dominican, but a young lady/ daughter from Marigot doing her thing. So proud of you and your accomplishments. Ah fu Awi. Roshima you are awesome. Blessings my girl.

  11. Diamond4Dominica
    December 31, 2018

    Awesome!!!…..keep pushing!!!

  12. Sweetie
    December 31, 2018

    I’m so proud of u girl congrats!!!

  13. Itassi
    December 31, 2018

    Well, you go girl!! The sky’s the limit! Fly high!

  14. max
    December 31, 2018

    Good for you young lady keep on moving. Great

  15. Josie
    December 31, 2018

    Congratulations Roshi! Keep aiming for the stars 😍

  16. Sayitsnotso
    December 31, 2018

    Aww!! Congrats Roshima; proud of you…. Bay Front Massive… All the best with future endeavors.

  17. magway ca
    December 31, 2018

    a Dominican will always make it overseas but in Dominica is who you know and what is your last name or if u a shabine or not we always hold each other back then blame the gov ( and yes they are wholey to blame cause the amount of unqualified and inexperienced people they put in position and the amount of useless positions they create just to get there own people in)

    you go girl go the highest you can in your field

  18. JV
    December 31, 2018

    Good vibes!! Keep up the good work! :)

  19. Jahchild
    December 31, 2018

    Awesome!!! Keep going

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