
Acting Prime Minister Dr. Irving McIntyre has encouraged students who recently received grants from the People’s Republic of China to allow this opportunity to motivate them, “ to aim higher, work harder” and give back to their communities.
Twenty-two (22) students attending the Dominica State College (DSC) were presented with grants of US$1000.
The grants were made possible by the Government of Dominica, in collaboration with the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China.
“To the students who are receiving these scholarships, you have been chosen because of your dedication, your potential, and commitment to excellence,” Dr. McIntyre encouraged. “Let this opportunity motivate you to aim higher, to work harder, and to give back to our communities and our country.”
According to him, China has consistently demonstrated that true friendship is not just about words, but about actions that uplift and empower.
“This partnership now in its second year speaks to the value China places on [the] education and development of Dominica’s people,” he stated.
He continued, “We cannot forget that China has for many years also provided opportunities for our young people to gain undergraduate and graduate degrees in China, equipping them with cutting-edge skills and knowledge to return home and to become productive members of our society.”
Dr. McInyre added, “We remain grateful to China’s wide-ranging investment in areas of development, including education, health, and infrastructure.”
Education Minister Octavia Alfred remarked that The People’s Republic of China has been there for Dominica in good times, but more so in bad times, and has been providing the country with support in education.
She explained that presently, five primary schools and one secondary school are being built with funds from the People’s Republic of China.
She told the grant recipients that there is no excuse for not completing their course of studies.
“Your parents were already making a great effort and I trust and believe in you because just having gone to college and [registered], it would mean that you would know what you want..,” Alfred stated. “And if you feel for some reason you want to give up you can get in touch with the Ministry of Education, get in touch with your Parl Rep, get in touch with the Prime Minister, get in touch with somebody because this Labour Party administration is very passionate about education.”
She continued, “Dominicans are depending on you. That is why we are putting so much into you, because some of the projects that we have, we need you to make sure you are ready to fill in the positions to serve, to manage, and to offer service in these areas.”
Meanwhile, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China, His Excellency Chu Maoming, reported that this programme was first launched in 2023.
He expressed his gratitude to the Office of the Prime Minister as well as the Ministry of Education for their support, and their smooth implementation of this programme.
“It is based on the shared emphasis of youth education between China and Dominica…,” he noted. “We offer this programme to invest in the friendship and the common future of our two countries.”
The Ambassador gave his word to continue to provide financial assistance to the students, to assist in completing their studies and realizing their life dreams.
“Finally, I hope the students will realize their potential and achieve greater things,” he encouraged.
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” Irving has encouraged students who recently received grants from the People’s Republic of China to allow this opportunity to motivate them, “ to aim higher, work harder” (Irvin McIntyre). Irvine, you old washed up quack; whom could not make a living practicing medicine, so you went and kiss Roosevelt behind to get you where you are; as such you used taxpayers money; almost two hundred thousand dollars to buy a vehicle for the exclusive use of Roosevelt children! We don’t know if that money is in U.S or EC currency: I suspect more likely US, great amount in comparisons to the US$1,000.00 (one thousand) dollars; peanut change equivalent to EC$2,690.00. You grovel at the feet of those red Chines, feet over chicken feed, and suggest that such petty-cash should motivate the students; what an idiot; suggesting the peanut change should cause students to act, or behave in a certain way. (Motivation is personal willingness of someone to do something for themselves, or someone!)