25/07/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
St. Rose's High School Installs New Board of GovernorsGeorgetown, Guyana, July 9, 2026 – St. Rose's High School officially installed its new Board of Governors on July 9, 2026, marking an important milestone in the continued governance and development of one of Guyana's premier educational institutions. This Board of Governors will serve from 2026-2028 and will receive stipends for their service.
The installation was facilitated by Ms. Volika Jaikishun, Director, School Boards Secretariat of the Ministry of Education, who welcomed the newly appointed members and expressed her pleasure that the Board had now been formally constituted. She acknowledged that while the appointment process had taken longer than anticipated, the establishment of the Board represents a significant step forward for the school.
The newly appointed Board will be chaired by Mr. Kenrick Thomas and comprises representatives from education, business, the alumni community, and public service.
The appointed members are:
• Mr. Kenrick Thomas
• Ms. Kemie Williams
• Ms. Tracy Smith
• Ms. Rondeen Rebeiro
• Mrs. Sameerah Mohamed-Ferouz
• Dr. Shanomae Milling
• Ms. Aafreeda Hakh
• Mr. Julian Cambridge
• Ms. Jameela Henderson
• Mr. Antwone Daniels
• Mr. Keon Smith• Ms. Shonta Noel
• Mr. Nigel Abrahams
• Ms. Shevon Sutton
• Ms. Kendra Gordon
• Mr. Raul Jerrick
• Ms. Glenice Fordyce
• Ms. Mariska Williams
Serving as Ex officio members are:
• Ms. Sumanta Alleyne – Principal
• Mrs. Rayon Tobin – Deputy Principal
• Ms. Yolanda Welch – Deputy Principal
In her presentation, Ms. Jaikishun congratulated the Board members and emphasized the importance of their role in providing strategic oversight and governance for the school. She reminded members that while Board service is voluntary, it carries a significant responsibility to support the school's continued growth and uphold its long-standing tradition of excellence.
She explained that Boards of Governors are established under the laws of Guyana and serve as governance bodies responsible for oversight rather than day-to-day administration. The Principal and school administration remain responsible for managing the daily operations of the school, while the Board provides policy guidance, accountability, and strategic direction.
Board members were also encouraged to maintain an active presence within the school community and to work collaboratively with the Principal, staff, students, parents, alumni, and other stakeholders to promote the welfare and continued success of the institution.
Ms. Jaikishun advised that members would receive the Manual for the Governance of Schools by Boards, which outlines the duties, responsibilities, and procedures governing Boards of Governors. She stressed the importance of understanding the distinction between governance and administration to ensure effective leadership.
With the upcoming release of the National Grade Six Assessment results, she reminded the Board that St. Rose's High School remains one of Guyana's most sought-after secondary schools. She urged members to ensure that admissions and student transfers are conducted strictly in accordance with Ministry of Education policies and encouraged the Chairperson to monitor enrolment and admissions throughout the academic year.
In closing, Ms. Jaikishun expressed confidence that, through collaboration among the Board, school administration, alumni, parents, and the wider community, St. Rose's High School will continue to strengthen its reputation as one of Guyana's leading educational institutions.
The installation of the new Board of Governors reflects a renewed commitment to sound governance, accountability, and educational excellence as St. Rose's High School continues to prepare young women for lives of leadership, service, and achievement in the spirit of # .
