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CMI alumni give back
The Caribbean MaritimeInstitute (CMI) is the latestbeneficiary of the Kennedyfamily’s renowned philanthropy.Marjorie Kennedy (left), CMIalumnus, and her daughter,Catherine Johnston (thirdleft) presented a scholarshipvalued at $600,000 to theinstitute during the launch andinaugural meeting of the CMIAlumni Association. The eventwas held on Wednesday, April20, at the CMI’s WorkforceDevelopment Centre at the AirJamaica Building, Kingston.Receiving the donation are DrFritz Pinnock, Executive Directorand Mrs Vivette Grant, DeputyExecutive Director. Kennedywill also serve on the steeringcommittee to mobilise thedevelopment of the associationas the institute transitions to auniversity.(Photo: Michael Gordon)
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April 22, 2016

CMI alumni give back

The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) is the latest beneficiary of the Kennedy family’s renowned philanthropy. Marjorie Kennedy (left), CMI alumnus, and her daughter, Catherine Johnston (third left) presented a scholarship valued at $600,000 to the institute during the launch and inaugural meeting of the CMI Alumni Association. The event was held on Wednesday, April 20, at the CMI’s Workforce Development Centre at the Air Jamaica Building, Kingston. Receiving the donation are Dr Fritz Pinnock, Executive Director and Mrs Vivette Grant, Deputy Executive Director. Kennedy will also serve on the steering committee to mobilise the development of the association as the institute transitions to a university. (Photo: Michael Gordon)

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