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Mustique Charitable Foundation Fundraising Gala 2019

Fundraising Gala at The Loeb Boathouse, Central Park NY

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Brian Alexander, Dora Loewenstein, Stephen Joachim, Sarah Beinecke Richardson, Bruce Murray, Nancy Young and Roger Pritchard.

Fundraising Gala at the Loeb Boathouse, Central Park, New York

October 10, 2019

Our fourth gala was held at the Loeb Boathouse, Central Park, New York City on October 10, 2019. It was a wonderful evening by the lake and many of the guests enjoyed a fabulous starlit ride in a traditional Venetian gondola.

This year MCF funded close to 240 partial vocational scholarships, partnered with World Pediatric Project to send seven surgical teams to St. Vincent reaching 376 Vincentian children, and funded the purchase through Hands Across the Sea of books for 13 primary schools and 5 secondary schools in St. Vincent, reaching an estimated 5,500 children; providing remedial reading kits reaching an estimated 400 children; and provided two literary specialists, reaching some 19,300 children.

Photography by Roman Dean

Gabija Mitchell, Basil Charles and Jeannette Cadet

Gabija Mitchell, Basil Charles and Jeannette Cadet

The Loeb Boathouse, Central Park, New York City.

The Loeb Boathouse, Central Park, New York City.

Mustique Charitable Foundation Gala

Mustique Charitable Foundation Gala

Mustique Charitable Foundation Gala

Mustique Charitable Foundation Gala

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Hands Across the Sea Project – August 2019

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Hands Across the Sea Project

August 8, 2019

This year we have received more wonderful thank you cards from students of all the schools we support with this fantastic project, funding the purchase of books and providing literacy support through Hands Across the Sea!

With your support we are able to ensure these students have access to a huge number of books and learning materials.

  • C.W. Prescod Primary School

  • Biabou Methodist Primary School – back

  • Bequia SDA Secondary School

Biabou Methodist Primary School

  • Colonarie Government School

  • Evesham Methodist School

  • Fitz-Hughes Government School

  • Kingstown Preparatory School-back

  • Westwood Methodist School

  • South Rivers Methodist Primary School

  • Rose Hall Government School

  • Richland Park SDA Primary School

  • Questelles Government School-front

  • Questelles Government School-back

  • New Grounds Primary School

  • Marriaqua Government School

  • Lowmans Leeward Anglican School

  • Kingstown Preparatory School-front

SVG Community College DTVE Youth Employment Skills Summer Program

SVG Community College DTVE Youth Employment Skills Summer Program

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SVG Community College DTVE Youth Employment Skills Summer Program

July 11, 2019

The Mustique Charitable Foundation funds the St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College DTVE Youth Employability Skills Summer program. The program runs for 7 weeks and covers 4 applied vocational skills courses: garment production, basic electrical installation, bar operation and service, vehicle engine systems, soft skills and human relations, and basic record keeping, costing and estimation.

There are 92 students enrolled in the program this year. Representing MCF at the July 11th opening ceremony were MCF Chairman Roger Pritchard, Project Director Dularie Malcolm, and Sheena Child.

SVGCC DTVE Youth Employment Skills Summer Program

Diondre Sampson

SVG Community College Graduation Ceremony 2019

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SVG Community College Graduation Ceremony 2019

June 26, 2019

We are proud to introduce the Graduates from St. Vincent and the Grenadines Community College, 2019. All recipients of The Mustique Charitable Foundation scholarships.

Congratulations to Diondre Sampson, the top performer in the Certificate in Automotive Repairs Technology Program, and Daniel Bess, the top performer in the Associate Degree in Culinary Arts program.

Diondre Sampson

Diondre Sampson

Daniel Bass

Daniel Bass

  • Chrisbeth Morgan

  • Daniel Bess

  • Delroy Adams

  • Diondre Sampson

  • Kengie Lockhart

  • Mekeisha Bacchus

  • Odorie Scott

  • Ronoldo Dabriel

  • Shackeem Tash

  • Sunil Fergus

  • Terisa Harry

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Dr.Gary Tye - 2019 June - Neuro - Donor Vistors

Health Projects – WPP Neurosurgery

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Health Projects – WPP Neurosurgery

June 8, 2019

Sunday June 8 was a very busy clinic day for the WPP neurosurgery team, a total of 58 patients were seen for diagnostic evaluations or follow-up from previous surgeries, many of whom were from St. Vincent.

Dr.Gary Tye – WPP Neurology – June 2019

  • Dr.Gary Tye – 2019 June – Neuro – Donor Vistors

  • Dr.Gary Tye – 2019 June – Neuro – Donor Vistors

  • Dr.Gary Tye – 2019 June – Neuro – Donor Vistors

Barouallie Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2019

Barouallie Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2019

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Barouallie Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2019

May 28, 2019

We are proud to announce that thirty-six students have successfully graduated from Barrouallie Technical Institute (BARTECH). The students received certificates in Data Operations, Commercial Food Preparation, Food and Drink Services, and Garment Production. With your generous donations, we were able to provide 20 scholarships.

BARTECH’s mission is to provide opportunities for students to develop the knowledge, skills and training necessary to excel in their fields in any country.

The awards presentation ceremony was held on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Barrouallie Learning Resource Centre under the motto:

“Training Hands and Minds, Maximizing Potentials.”

Dularie Malcolm of the Mustique Charitable Foundation (centre) with some of the female graduates.

Dularie Malcolm of the Mustique Charitable Foundation (center) with some of the female graduates.

Click here to read the complete article from the Asberth News Network

Dularie Malcolm and Pearlette Primus-Hannaway

Dularie Malcolm and Pearlette Primus-Hannaway

Pearlette Primus-Hannaway, principal of BARTECH told the participants that their enrollment and completion of their respective courses showed their determination to improve their standards of living and to make a meaningful contribution to the development of their families and the country. She urged the graduands to continue upgrading themselves and that level 1 is only the beginning.

Read the complete Searchlight article here

  • Barouallie Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2019

  • Barouallie Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2019

  • Barouallie Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2019

  • Barouallie Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2019

  • Barouallie Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2019

  • Barouallie Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2019

  • Barouallie Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2019

  • Barouallie Technical Institute Graduation Ceremony 2019

MCF WPP Opthalmology Report Feb 2019

Health Projects – Ophthalmology

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World Pediatric Project Ophthalmology Team

World Pediatric Project Ophthalmology Team

Dr. Donna Brown, Virginia Eye Institute

Dr. Donna Brown, Virginia Eye Institute

Health Projects – Ophthalmology

February 16, 2019

Dr. Donna Brown of Virginia Eye Institute and her team returned to St. Vincent for the 17th annual World Pediatric Project pediatric ophthalmology mission to its partner hospital Milton Cato Memorial Hospital. The ophthalmology team traveled February 9-16, 2019 and consisted of Dr. Brown, anesthesiologist Dr. Marvin Shapiro, OR nurse Lisa Sizemore and CRNA Mary O’Hanley. Dr. Brown has been providing medical services in the region for over 20 years and continues to strengthen relationships in the region, helping WPP to provide the best quality of care.

Over the years Dr. Brown has built strong working relationships with local ophthalmologists Dr. Cherrise Grant-Ledger and Dr. Orly Adams in St. Vincent, who triage and present appropriate cases for the mission week and with whom she works to provide follow up care the remainder of the year. Dr. Brown also collaborates closely with the local team throughout the surgical week, including WPP’s E.C. Medical Director Dr. Bea Datta.

50 consultations – 49 from St. Vincent and the Grenadines

21 surgeries completed

Most common conditions treated: strabismus, ptosis, congenital cataracts

  • MCF WPP Opthalmology Report Feb 2019

  • MCF WPP Opthalmology Report Feb 2019

  • MCF WPP Opthalmology Report Feb 2019

  • MCF WPP Opthalmology Report Feb 2019

  • MCF WPP Opthalmology Report Feb 2019

  • MCF WPP Opthalmology Report Feb 2019

Future, Isis, Micah

Future, Isis, Micah

An entire family of children, 4 year old Future (left), 3 year old Isis (center), and 1 year old Micah (right) have received services through Dr. Brown’s annual eye team. All three children were born with congenital cataracts, which can run in families. Both Isis and Future had to travel to Richmond, VA to receive cataract surgery with Dr. Donna Brown at Virginia Eye Institute.

This year, thanks to the addition of a specialized microscope, brother and sister plus the new addition to the family stayed in the comfort of their home-island for further follow-up treatment. Micah, the youngest sibling, received cataract surgery during the week without the time and expense of traveling to the US for surgery.

Khaliya – 18 months old

Khaliya – 18 months old

You would never know Khaliya had congenital strabismus, she is very lively at 18 months old. If not treated, over time her strabismus would severely hinder her vision and she would need to wear heavy glasses.

We’re happy to say that she underwent surgery and is doing quite well, mom is overjoyed with the outcome of her surgery.

Preston – 5 years old

Preston – 5 years old

Preston Jr. is a 5 year old Vincentian boy whose mom happens to be a recovery room nurse at Milton Cato Hospital. He was sitting in the recovery room waiting for her, when Dr. Brown noticed him and was told he had previously had an accident where he poked himself in the eye.

Dr. Brown evaluated him and noted a corneal laceration which she and the WPP team could repair on the next day’s surgery schedule. After a short period of healing, he will be fully back to normal vision

  • MCF WPP Opthalmology Report Feb 2019

  • MCF WPP Opthalmology Report Feb 2019

  • MCF WPP Opthalmology Report Feb 2019

  • MCF WPP Opthalmology Report Feb 2019

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World Pediatric Project starts 2019 with General Surgery Mission

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World Pediatric Project starts 2019 with General Surgery Mission

January 23, 2019

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The World Pediatric Project (WPP) commenced 2019 with a General surgery mission led by Dr. Jeff Lukish, pediatric surgeon from Children’s National Hospital in Washington DC.

The current mission ran from January 6 to 10, and at the time of publication, the team had seen 41 local and 15 regional patients.

CEO of WPP Susan Rickman, who accompanied the team, said she is elated to be here giving support as it feels like her second home.

Rickman said a pediatic general surgery team has been traveling to St. Vincent for the past 14 years, working on the neonatal care in the NICU. Rickman said approximately 15 teams per year have been coming to St. Vincent with different sub-specialities. She added that since about 2008, the Prime Minister signalled his desire to open the program to children from the rest of the Caribbean..

“So we have built it into a regional program with St. Vincent an the Grenadines being the pediatric centre of excellence for the Eastern Caribbean. We at WPP are extremely proud of this and every citizen of St. Vincent and the Grenadines should be so proud that they are ground zero for pediatric care in the Caribbean.”

Lauren McIntosh, Executive Director of World Pediatric Project said WPP definitely has hit the ground running for 2019 and are committed to reaching every child who needs help.

This General Surgery Mission is sponsored by Mustique Charitable Foundation as well as Miracle Flights.

McIntosh also thanked the Rotary Club of St. Vincent South for their support with ground transportation as well as Lindon James from the BeFit Movement for providing support for the meals for the team.

“The WPP is committed to their mission in changing lives and has already scheduled its next mission which is a craniofacial plastic surgery mission from January 20 to 25 which will be led by Dr Jennifer Rhodes from VCU. The team is working to ensure every child in SVG and the region has the access to the proper health care needed. WPP with the assistance from supporting partners continue to develop and schedule a long term medical plan to achieve this goal,” a release said.

The World Pediatric Project offers surgical and diagnostic critical pediatric care to children of the Eastern Caribbean and has been actively working in St. Vincent and the Grenadines since 2002. The work of the WPP and its impact can be followed at worldpediatricproject.org or persons may call the office at 784-451-2989.

Electrical Installation & Maintenance: 23 trainees

Youth Employability Program 2018

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Youth Employability Program 2018

November 3, 2018

Certificates Presentation for the Youth Employability Program and Associate Degree Awards Presentation for 2018-2019 Bursaries

The Youth Employability Program is a five week program targeting unskilled, vulnerable and disadvantaged youths. There are 94 trainees who will participate in courses on commercial food preparation, nail care, air conditioning and refrigeration, as well as entrepreneurship and basic math.

The Barrouallie Technical Institute partial scholarships cover meals for 20 “at-risk” trainees in courses on data operations, building construction, food and drinks service, garment construction, and food preparation over an academic year.

The Youth Employability Program had 94 young participants in four skill areas:

  • Introductory Plumbing – 22 trainees
  • Refrigeration & AC Repairs & Maintenance – 22 trainees
  • Electrical Installation & Maintenance – 23 trainees
  • Commercial Food Preparation – 27 trainees

Electrical Installation & Maintenance: 23 trainees

Electrical Installation & Maintenance: 23 trainees

Refrigeration & AC Repairs & Maintenance: 22 trainees

Refrigeration & AC Repairs & Maintenance: 22 trainees

Electrical Installation & Maintenance: 23 trainees

Commercial Food Preparation: 27 trainees

Opening remarks were made by Janelle Allen, Deputy Dean of DTVE, who thanked the Mustique Charitable Foundation for its continued contribution to the DTVE.

Osborne Bowens, Dean of DTVE, also commended the Mustique Charitable Foundation for its collaboration with DTVE to bring the Youth Employability Program to fruition. Mr. Bowens, the initiator of this program, highlighted the importance of technically trained professionals and the part they play in the development of our society and our country as a whole.

Hon St. Clair Prince, Minister of Education, made brief remarks thanking the Foundation.

77 participants got certificates of successful completion, 16 participants got certificates of participation and 1 participant was unable to complete the course.

There was a sense of pride and accomplishment from the graduates of the Youth Employability program and Mr. Bowens indicated that 3 students who participated in Commercial Food Preparation were employed subsequent to the training.

Participants in the Youth Employability Program were also very grateful and excited about receiving their individual starter kits which are intended to assist them in their field of expertise. It can be said that the Youth Employability Program with a pass rate of 82% was a success and a viable venture on the part of the Mustique Charitable Foundation.

Refrigeration & AC Repairs & Maintenance: 22 trainees

Introductory Plumbing: 22 trainees

Hospitality Studies

Hospitality Studies

Following the Certificate Presentation, 11 Associate Degree Scholarships for academic year 2018-2019 were disbursed to qualified recipients who were identified by SVGCC-DTVE in the following programs:

  • Hospitality Studies – 3
  • Culinary Arts – 3
  • Electrical Engineering Technology – 2
  • Agricultural Science & Entrepreneurship – 1
  • Information and Communication Technology – 1
  • Office Administration – 1

  • Youth Employability Program 2018 – 5

  • Youth Employability Program 2018 – 4

  • Youth Employability Program 2018 – 1

Students from the C.W Prescod Primary School Performing a Cultural Item

Hands Across the Sea – Handing Over Ceremony

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Hands Across the Sea – Handing Over Ceremony

Ocober 11, 2018

On Thursday 11th October, 2018, the Handing Over Ceremony of the Library resources from Hands Across the Sea (Hands) was held at the Conference Room of the Curriculum Unit of the Ministry of Education.

Hands, in collaboration with Mustique Charitable Foundation and Bank of Nova Scotia, was able to acquire 18,872 books and 8 Remedial Reading Kits which will be distributed subsequently.

30 schools in St. Vincent and the Grenadines will benefit from the distribution of the books with 20 Primary Schools and 2 Secondary Schools receiving books and 8 Secondary Schools receiving remedial reading kits, an increase from the 5 kits distributed in prior year.

There was a very colorful and well-arranged display of some of the books at the venue which showcased books relevant and relatable to Caribbean students.

MCF - Hands Across The Sea - Education Conf Room
MCF - Hands Across The Sea - Education Conf Room
MCF - Hands Across The Sea - Education Conf Room

Brief remarks were made by Enna Bullock (Hands-Literacy Link), Yvette Pompey (Hands-Literacy Link), Deborah Charles (Parliamentary Secretary-Ministry of Education) and Elizabeth Walker (Deputy Chief Education Officer), who all conveyed thanks to Mustique Charitable Foundation and Bank of Nova Scotia.

A very creative and interactive Choral Speaking accompanied by a drummer was performed by students of the CW Prescod Primary School which depicted their gratitude and excitement for receiving Hands books.



Lavinia Gunn

Several speakers conveyed theirs thanks to Lavinia Gunn for her tremendous contribution to Literacy over the last decade. Deborah Charles said that she was very pleased to see books of different learning levels and was extremely pleased to see books targeting boys which would encourage the boys to read. Kathleen Joyles, principal of Marriaqua Government School and a previous recipient of Hands books, did a reflection of the impact of Hands books. She advised that parents were also coming to the Library to read the books, so much so that she created a section in the Library for parents. Subsequently, parents were coming to the classroom to demonstrate their reading skills, becoming more interactive in their children’s learning and also now more equipped to help their children. Hence it can be said that the books not only impacted positively on the students but also on the entire family and the community as a whole.