Two students from a high school located on the eastern side of the Dominica have become the first recipients of a scholarship sponsored by a Castle Bruce born doctor who feels the need to give back to his community.
The Dr. Augustus Valmond Scholarship was presented to first formers of the Castle Bruce Secondary School, Joyan Edwards and Joyella Challenger, on Monday.
The scholarships will be for five years and every year, two additional students will receive scholarships.
Valmond, a kidney specialist based in the US, said the gesture is part of giving back to his community. “I feel a strong connection to my community and I would like to help in any way I can,” he said.
He also said he would also like to help in whatever way he can from a health standpoint to improve the lives and conditions of patients suffering from kidney diseases in Dominica and is presently exploring ways of doing so.
The scholarships are awarded based on merit and need and will be given to children who did not receive a Government Scholarship or bursary.
Valmond was born in Castle Bruce and attended the Castle Bruce Primary School. He obtained a Government Scholarship (5th place) and then went on to attend the Dominica Grammar School, where he excelled academically.
He received a Doctor of Medicine Degree at Howard University and studied internal Medicine and Nephrology the Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Long Island Jewish Medical Center in New York. Nephrology is a branch of internal medicine and pediatrics, dealing with the study of the function and diseases of the kidney.
Today, he practices General Internal Medicine and Nephrology in Manhattan, New York.
The scholarship process was orchestrated by Loreen Bannis Roberts and is implemented by a scholarship committee based in Castle Bruce.
Thank you very very much Dr. Valmond! May God continue to bless you. Castle Bruce thank you
Blessings to you DR Valmond Jah Love and Guidance and Peace
thanks for your generosity!may your cup be full and running over with blessings from the Lord.
Dr valmond you still have that handsome babyface you had while we were at Grammar school. always a quiet pleasant young man. May the good lord continue to bless and guide you and your family.
Thank you so much
When he come and work in dominica, allyou have money to pay him? how is he going to pay back his student loan in the U.S? Dr valmond your scholorship and contribution is more than enough. Thank you sooooooo much. doh think of coming back unless is to visit.
ThaTS what the so call lawyers and so call doctors should be doing. giving back to their communities. Not staying on social media and cause trouble. Or getting involve in Dominica’s politics. while they putting problems amongst people in Dominica, they are enjoying the luxurious life in the united states. I wish, you know who you are,would use your time and do something constructive and give back to your community like this Doctor is doing.
you positive mind:think that it is ok for them to come down and vote,(the ??// ones)and run back to the us to their(not sure if is luxurious life)and leave the country to be RUN by the BULLS,
This same Doctor,if he makes a contribution on something, that will not be in the government’s favour, you would knock Him too.
Some of all YOU too want to have your CAKE and EAT IT.That” what you are accusing people of,is THAT what you are doing right now.GO Figure.
ok.
Thank you so much, Dr Valmond, and well done to Joyan and Joyella. I know Joyan, and she is a lovely, smart and helpful girl, and I am so pleased for her, and her family.
Last October, when I asked Joyan whether she was enjoying her new secondary school, she said “it’s really great, we are learning a lot”.
Namaste. Blessings.
A hearty thank you Doctor! It’s imperative to give back to the country we love so much, and encourage those who can contribute to make the homeland a better place. Thanks again and God bless.
Well done classmate.
You have given me and many others the motivation to continue, despite all the challenges.
Bless your heart!
This is a very noble gesture.
More people should give back to their community, or Dominica in general, as this young man has done.
Job well done Dr Valmond
Well done and is a very good gesture, God will continue to bless you.
So proud of my old school mate. May God bless you abundantly.
Well done Doc. this gesture will inspire many, myself included. Thanks
Great heart & Work
Great move Dr Valmond, may God continue to bless and direct you in whatever u do. May he give you good sight and bless your hands. May you be covered with the precious blood of Jesus and he will direct your path.
Where are all the other successful Dominican born doctors out there…..when you reach the top you don’t close the doors on the others behind you…..you reach back and a put a hand out to help them up……..blessings Dr. Valmond……
Loreen will ensure her name gets in there because she likes the spotlight….meanwhile u r undermining johnno in castle bruce i hope u know what you are doing.
What does that have to do with anything? In her capacity as Liason Officer in the Diaspora and a community woman she secured these scholarships for her people. So your point is just irrelevant and is of bad taste!!!
Just to point out- Loreen was not the one who wrote the article. Her name is mentioned because of the role she played at securing that scholarship. More to come……
do for you to be in the spotlight to and shut up.
do for you to be in the spotlight too,shut up.
idontcare, your name says it all.
“even f you hate a dog, tell it that it’s teeth is white”. translate in creole
I don’t care….your name says it all.
“Even if you hate a dog, tell it that its teeth is white”. Translate in creole.
We should all emulate this doctor in whatever way we can – be it a book, a computer or whatever. Dominica’s future is in the hands od our youth. Thank you, Splendid job, Doctor Valmond.
I commend you on this move Doc. but we need a Nephrologist and Internist at the PMH. We need these 2 specialties more than any, we have no Nephrologist in Dominica. The best thing you can do for your people is stay and contribute as a doble specialist in Dominica. PLEASE STAY, WE HAVE NO KIDNEY SPECIALIST AND MY SISTER IS DYING.
Maybe if you leave your email address (or other contact info) on here, the doc. might be able to contact you and offer some form of assistance in what ever way possible to help you sister. you never know….
Most Doctors practice medicine because of their passion to help and make a positive difference.
This is Dr.Valmond. Please leave your contact information, I would like to talk with you. My email address is [email protected]
Bravo Dr. Valmond!!. Bravo Castle Bruce!!
Congratulations to Joyan and Joyella.
Great job by the Scholarship Committee.
Praise the Lord!!
very Commendable Doc.May God bless you.Its person’s like you that should be passing around and asking for Vote
Well done my dear. I need to start a scholarship program myself
I am so proud to have been at DGS with Dr. Valmond. Congratulations on this gesture doc
how sweet to give back ,keep up the good work doc
NICE…NICE
Blessings
nice way to
This is a product of LOVE, TRUE LOVE that is. Thanks so much Dr. Valmond – i know that there are lots more like you in Castle Bruce and out there. No matter what the nay sayers or those that choose to be used as instruments of evil, may say or do. Love covers a multitude of sin/wrong.
May your dreams and vision for our Castle Bruce be fulfilled and may Our Heavenly Father continue to bless you and your family my love…..
***WELL DONE DR.***
This just shows that we all can help one another where and when possible.
Dr. Valmond,I’m a Dominican-born U.S-based health professional myself. My grandfather is from Castle Bruce (resident in the U.S.. I just wish to say thanks for the opportunity that you have provided these children and their families with. Too often we are quicker to criticize a man’s efforts than to show gratitude.
Thanks very much Dr. Valmond. I am proud that you took on this challenge.
Thanks for giving back to your community. Good gesture!
With all the negativity we are hearing concerning our Nature Isle this is absolutely wonderful and uplifting news.Thank you Dr Valmond for your wonderful gift to the young future leaders of Dominica..your kindness is a breath of fresh air. Peace and blessings to you.
great job doctor,keep up the good work.making us proud coming from a small community.
Aww that is so nice of him…