Senator Lamin Newton Commended for Academic Achievement
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Immigration, and Trade has congratulated Senator Lamin Newton for earning a Bachelor of Science degree with Second Class Honours from the University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus.
Education Minister Hon. Daryll Matthew also congratulated Newton, writing in a social media post “You did it my friend. Congratulations. I pray that your resilience and commitment to learning will Be an inspiration to others.”
Prime Minister Gaston Browne also congratulated Newton and other saying: ” Continue to reach new heights. Proud of your achievements.”
Minister E.P. Chet Greene and staff praised Newton and fellow graduates Atiya Fabian, Briana Anthony, and Sharee Philip for their dedication and excellence. Permanent Secretary Dr. Clarence Pilgrim said their achievements reflect resilience and national pride, adding that their success “underscores the transformative power of education.”
The Ministry described Newton’s accomplishment as both a personal milestone and an inspiration for young Antiguans and Barbudans to pursue higher education and contribute to national development.
