Northern Caribbean University

31/08/2026

𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 𝐅𝐑𝐎𝐌 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓
𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭
Balvin B. Braham, Ed.D.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫
Vivienne L. Quarrie, Ph.D.

𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲, 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬
Damion R. Mitchell, Ph.D.

𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬
Garfield Smith, MBA

𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
Jenifer A. Daley, Ph.D., (Systematic Theology & New Testament Studies); PhD (Economics & Banking), FCCA, FCA

𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
(To be announced).

𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
Michael A. Reid, Ph.D.

𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬
Carolyn Marie Smith, M.A.

𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐞-𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬)
Dane Ellis, Executive MBA

𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫
Debbie-Ann Grant, M.Sc.

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬
Paul Gyles, Ph.D.

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐞𝐬
Marjorie Buckley, Ph.D.

𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Trescot Wilson, DBA

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: 𝐍𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐚 Immanuel Paul, Ph.D.

𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬:
Vincent Peterkin, Ph.D.

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬, 𝐀𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐍𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠:
Paul Gyles, Ph.D.

𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐦 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲:
Milton Gregory, D.Min.

31/08/2026

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28/08/2026

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27/08/2026

𝐓𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫! 𝐒𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬.
Twin sisters Kristal and Krisan Spencer have turned a shared interest in technology into a professional journey, graduating from Northern Caribbean University (NCU) with Bachelor of Science degrees in Computer Science.

Their journey into technology began at DeCarteret College in Mandeville, Manchester, where an information technology teacher helped spark their interest in a field that would eventually shape their careers.

For Kristal, the attraction to technology was also evident at home, where she naturally became the family’s go-to person whenever gadgets and computers caused trouble.
“I liked the tech side of things. If my parents or cousins had any difficulties with technology, they would ask me for assistance,” she related.

That childhood interest eventually evolved into a career path. But the sisters’ university journey began under extraordinary circumstances.

They started their studies in 2021, when the COVID-19 pandemic had pushed much of university education online. Adjusting to remote classes was difficult, but Kristal said the support of their lecturers helped them navigate the unfamiliar terrain.
“It was a bit hard at first, especially as we started with online classes during the coronavirus,” Kristal recalled.

Despite the challenges, the sisters pressed on, building a broad foundation in computing through NCU’s Bachelor of Science in Computer Science programme, which requires 134 credits and covers areas including software development, algorithms, data structures and computer architecture. Students can also specialise in software engineering, information security, or data communications and networks.

But for Kristal and Krisan, the degree represents more than a collection of courses. It has given them a deeper understanding of a world increasingly driven by technology — while also allowing them to discover their own strengths.

Krisan, who considers herself the more creative of the pair, is drawn to the user-facing side of computer science and how technology can be designed around the people who use it.
Her relationship with technology was not always so positive.
“I did not like information technology in high school,” she related.
Yet she was constantly experimenting with computers, and over time, the subject became less intimidating and more intuitive. Her teacher at DeCarteret College helped complete that transformation.

“She really made the subject interesting,” Krisan recounted.
That early influence has since helped shape her professional ambitions. Rather than concentrating only on the machinery behind digital systems, Krisan is interested in the intersection of technology, creativity and the user experience.

While their professional interests are beginning to diverge, the sisters have spent much of their lives moving in tandem.
They come from a family with two sets of twins. Their mother is an auditor and their father is a librarian, and they have four daughters, with the two sets of twins born 10 years apart.

From DeCarteret College to NCU and now into the professional world, Kristal and Krisan have shared many of life’s biggest milestones. Their next chapters, however, could take them thousands of miles apart.

Kristal has her sights set on Japan through the Japan Exchange and Teaching programme, better known as the JET programme. She is currently on standby and hopes to teach in Japan, combining her academic background with education and cultural exchange.

Krisan is looking west, with hopes of participating in a J-1 internship programme in information technology in the United States. The opportunity would give her practical experience in her field, while exposing her to a different professional environment.

For the sisters, the road ahead is a natural extension of a journey that began with a teacher who made technology exciting and a family that encouraged them to explore their talents.

𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞: https://jamaica-star.com/article/news/20260821/twin-power-sisters-prepare-spread-wings-after-earning-computer-science-degrees

20/08/2026

𝐃𝐫 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐂𝐔 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤

Although her academic and professional accomplishments are impressive, nurse practitioner Dr Phillis Grace Palmer believes her most meaningful contributions have come through helping others. This has contributed to her being awarded the President’s Medallion during Northern Caribbean University’s 103rd commencement ceremony held August 9, 2026.

Guided by her personal motto, If I can help somebody as I pass along, then my living shall not be in vain,’ Dr Palmer has made service a defining part of her life.
“I am feeling very fortunate. God has blessed me. I have helped students and others, not knowing that this would come,” she says.

Among the experiences she remembers is helping a young man with a heart condition through to recovery. She has also assisted students facing financial difficulties, helping them remain on track with their education. One such beneficiary is Kadian Johnson, a Certified Mental Health Nurse, who credits Palmer’s financial assistance with helping her complete her degree programme.

“If it had not been for her and her selfless act, I perhaps would not have completed my education. God sent her and she gave me a chance,” she recalls.

For Johnson, receiving such support from someone who was essentially a stranger made the gesture particularly meaningful. “Such a sacrifice from a stranger was remarkable,” she says.
Johnson’s experience illustrates the ripple effect of Palmer’s generosity.
Her assistance did not simply help one person overcome a financial obstacle; it helped another healthcare professional complete her education and prepare to serve others. That ripple effect is central to Palmer’s philosophy.

It all started as a childhood dream of Palmer to become a British-trained nurse. This set her on a remarkable journey that would take her from Jamaica to the United Kingdom, The Bahamas and the United States, where she built a career spanning nursing, midwifery, healthcare management and public health.

Born in St Ann as the fifth of nine children, Palmer later moved with her family to Ewarton, St Catherine, where she continued her upbringing and education. She attended Ewarton Primary School before graduating from Kingsway High School in St Andrew, operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

After numerous applications to institutions in the United Kingdom, Palmer’s persistence paid off when she was accepted into the Sunderland School of Nursing at Newcastle University Hospital in Tyne and Wear. She successfully completed her training and qualified as a Registered Nurse before advancing her studies to become a certified midwife.

Her professional journey subsequently took her to The Bahamas, where she was recruited by the government and spent four years practicing midwifery. She also served on the emergency response team, providing care across several islands and coordinating patient transfers to the major teaching hospital in Nassau when necessary.

After completing her service in The Bahamas, Palmer migrated to the United States and joined Jackson Memorial Hospital and the University of Miami. She spent nearly 28 years there, progressing from Labor and Delivery Nurse to Case Manager.

While building her professional career, Palmer remained committed to academic advancement. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and a Master’s degree in Organizational Management with a healthcare focus.
In 2019, she achieved another significant milestone, earning her Doctor of Public Health from Walden University.

Her doctoral research reflected her longstanding interest in improving health outcomes. Her study examined demographic, behavioural and cultural factors associated with Chlamydia trachomatis infection among young adults in Miami-Dade County, Florida.

The research used health-system data involving 333 young adults and incorporated interviews with healthcare providers. It explored the role of education, awareness and other factors in addressing the infection, pointing to the need for stronger public-health interventions among younger populations.
The research added another dimension to a career that had already placed Palmer at the forefront of direct patient care.

Rather than simply treating patients, she was increasingly interested in understanding the broader factors influencing health and how education and prevention could improve outcomes.

Her nursing career taught her compassion and discipline. Midwifery placed her in situations requiring sensitivity and skill. Emergency response taught her to act decisively in difficult circumstances, while nearly three decades in hospital care exposed her to the complex needs of patients and their families.

Her academic journey, meanwhile, gave her the tools to examine healthcare from a broader perspective. Even after reaching the level of doctoral study, Palmer did not lose sight of the human side of healthcare.

Her willingness to help students reflects the same philosophy that has guided her professional life: that knowledge and opportunity become more meaningful when they are used to improve the lives of others.

19/08/2026

19/08/2026

𝐍𝐂𝐔 𝐇𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞

𝘗𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳 𝘎𝘭𝘦𝘯 𝘖. 𝘚𝘢𝘮𝘶𝘦𝘭𝘴, 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘕𝘊𝘜 𝘉𝘰𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘴, 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘴 𝘋𝘳 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘎𝘳𝘦𝘨𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘕𝘊𝘜 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵’𝘴 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 2026 𝘥𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘶𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯’𝘴 103𝘳𝘥 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘤𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘯𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝘈𝘶𝘨𝘶𝘴𝘵 9, 2026.

For nearly five decades, Dr Gloria Gregory has built a life around three enduring principles: service, faith and the empowerment of others. From nursing and midwifery to education, administration, mentorship and community health, her career has been defined by a commitment to helping others discover their potential and live purposeful lives.
That journey was celebrated recently when Northern Caribbean University (NCU) honoured Dr Gregory by awarding her with 2026 President’s Medallion during the institution’s 103rd commencement ceremony, recognising three decades of dedicated service to the institution and a wider lifetime of professional and community contribution.

“It is an honour to be recognised by NCU for the work that I have done here for the last 30 years,” Gregory says. “The work that I did here, I did it unto my God. I am surprised at the award because I was unaware that I would receive it. I graduated from NCU in 1978, and it has been quite a journey.”

Her journey has been shaped by two complementary disciplines, health and education. Beginning her professional life as a nurse and midwife, Gregory developed an appreciation for the importance of compassionate care. Her transition to education added another dimension to her leadership style, giving her what she describes as a balance between the nurturing qualities of healthcare and the firmness required of an educator and administrator.

“My journey has been rather eclectic. I started with a nursing background, then I transitioned into education. I have had a bifocal emphasis, health and education. So, I have the soft, caring aspect from nursing and the strict, firm side from being an educator,” she explains.
She believes that combination has allowed her to approach leadership with both empathy and decisiveness.
Throughout her career, Gregory has served NCU as a clinical nursing tutor and faculty member, associate director of admissions and records, mentor and etiquette coordinator, the institution’s first director of admissions and enrolment management, university registrar, graduate faculty member and the first native dean of the College of Education and Leadership.

Her contribution to NCU extends beyond administrative responsibilities. She has mentored students, advised graduate researchers and supported individuals through some of the most important stages of their academic and personal development. Leadership for her has never been simply about occupying a position. It has been about recognising the potential in people and helping them find the confidence to pursue it.

Her personal mantra captures that philosophy: serve with distinction, help others to unearth their hidden potential, and motivate individuals to make a positive change.
Perhaps the greatest measure of Gregory’s impact is the legacy she believes she has left on her students. She has consistently encouraged them to be confident, assertive and purposeful, while placing their faith at the centre of their decision-making.

“I have instilled in them confidence and assertiveness and to have God as their pilot. I let them know that they are here for a purpose and that they should listen to God’s voice and they will know what their purpose is,” she recounts.

Gregory believes success is not measured solely by academic qualifications or professional achievement. It is also reflected in how individuals use their gifts and how they treat others. “Once they serve God with distinction, He will guide their way towards their goals and how they will treat others,” she notes.

That emphasis on service has also shaped her own professional life. Although she had opportunities to pursue other paths, she remained committed to NCU for three decades, developing a deep sense of connection to the institution.

The President’s Medallion, therefore, represents more than a professional accolade. For her, it is an acknowledgement of the relationship between an institution and an individual who chose to invest much of her working life in its development.

“The institution giving back shows the significance of their character, in honour of service. It says, ‘Gloria, we appreciate you for all the hard work that you have given towards this institution.’ I could have been elsewhere, but I stayed here, and I now say, where would I have been without NCU?”
Gregory’s influence has also extended beyond the university campus. Her background in health and education has enabled her to contribute to initiatives focused on disease prevention and holistic wellness.

Among her notable accomplishments was partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the New York Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, alongside co-chair Lorraine Taylor-Bogle, to implement a diabetes prevention programme for the Seventh-day Adventist Church and community in the Bronx, New York.
The initiative focused on helping participants reduce their risk of developing Type 2 diabetes, with participants recording reductions in their A1C levels.

Her credentials reflect the breadth of her professional interests. They include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Master of Arts in Education Administration, Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a focus on Leadership, certification as a midwife, Wholistic Health and Wellness Coach, Group Activity Coach, Non-Diabetes Prevention Coach and John Maxwell Beyond Success Leadership Facilitator.

After 48 years of professional service, Barnes Gregory has now retired, having worked with both the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health before joining NCU. Retirement, however, does not mean stepping away from several voluntary roles she continues to play.

09/08/2026

The latest batch of nurses trained by Northern Caribbean University (NCU) were welcomed recently into the profession by Dr. Nicola Brown, director of nursing services at the National Chest Hospital, while delivering the keynote address during the Nurses’ Pinning and Thanksgiving Service held August 5, 2026 at the Mandeville-based institution.

The pinning ceremony marked the completion of four years of classroom instruction and clinical experience in the field by the nursing students at NCU. Several practicing nurses participated in affixing pins to the graduands symbolising their initiation into the profession. Dr Brown said the pin represented a solemn covenant of service and responsibility and is a visible reminder that the nurse graduands are entering a profession where knowledge meets humanity and skill meets compassion.

Sudane Spence was among the 92 nurse graduands pinned. She also received the top student awards for both the theoretical and clinical aspects of the nursing degree programme, and is eagerly looking forward to changing the lives of patients for the better using the knowledge and skills she along with fellow students gained over the four years of training at NCU. The nurse graduands will participate in the NCU 103rd Commencement Ceremony to be held Sunday, August 9, 2026.

Dr Brown spoke on the theme “Transformed minds, compassionate hearts for Christ-centred service.” She highlighted several situations or scenarios that the new nurses will face in delivering care. This includes patients with “more complex health problems” which increasingly require mental health services. This will require nurses having the required knowledge, wisdom and situational awareness to provide appropriate patient care.

While noting the benefits of technology in delivering health care, Dr Brown warned against it becoming a barrier between the nurse and the “human being in the bed”.

09/08/2026

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Congratulations to all our graduates! As
You step into tomorrow, May Christ continue to transform your mind and direct your future.
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09/08/2026

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