Ex-student of NA Secondary cops US$250 CARDI/CXC Award for 2010

Dr Arlington Chesney (L) looks on as Agriculture Minister Robert Persaud (R) presents Sarah Khemraj with her award. The proud mother, sister and teacher stand behind her.

Minister of Agriculture Robert Persaud and Dr Arlington Chesney, Executive Director, Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute, yesterday presented the CARDI/CXC Award for 2010, which included a US$250 cheque, to former New Amsterdam Secondary (Multilateral) School student, Sarah Khemraj.

The 17-year-old said that she found preparations for her examinations very challenging but managed to excel with the help of her teachers, parents and God.

She further noted that she is currently attending the