President receives award from American Foundation for UWI

By Stabroek News On In Guyana News |
President Irfaan Ali (second from left) with Sir Hilary Beckles (second from right) and CCH Pounder (right) (Office of the President photo)
President Irfaan Ali (second from left) with Sir Hilary Beckles (second from right) and CCH Pounder (right) (Office of the President photo)

2,229 Guyanese have graduated from the University of the West Indies (UWI), according to President  Irfaan Ali, who on Thursday evening received the Legacy Award Class of 2024 for “leadership and vision” in New York.

The Head of State who received the award during the American Foundation for UWI’s 27th Annual Awards Gala said that currently 659 students are enrolled in programmes through the tertiary institution.

Ali said that the number of Guyanese who graduated from UWI is a testament to the integral partnership that his government has with the administration of the university in pursuit of academic excellence.