Former Tobago House of Assembly (THA) Chief Secretary Orville London is among five people who will receive honorary doctorates from the University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT), at its 2024 Presentation of Graduates Ceremony on October 28 and 29 at the Lord Kitchener Auditorium, National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA), Port-of-Spain.
This year’s ceremony is themed Global Visionaries Embracing a World of Possibilities, and more than 1,200 graduands will receive undergraduate and higher degrees.
The five local luminaries will be honoured for their contributions to the development of T&T.
Sieunarine Persad Coosal will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters for his contribution to the fields of philanthropy and innovation. For his contribution to the fields of steelpan music, composition and arrangement, Leon Edwards will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts, while former government minister Marilyn Gordon will be honoured for her contribution to education and sports with an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.
Bertrand Kelman will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts for his contribution to the fields of steelpan tuning and design and Orville London will receive an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters for his contributions in politics and education.
UTT said it is honoured to celebrate these pioneers whose achievements exemplify a spirit of dedication and service to country.
“They have not only enriched their respective fields but have also served as beacons of inspiration for all,” it said.
President Christine Kangaloo, Chancellor of UTT, will preside over the ceremony.