Canadian High Commissioner toJamaica Laurie Peters (left) andJamaican-Canadian philanthropist,Donette Chin-Loy Chang
November 4, 2018
In Honour Of Donette
On Friday, November 2 Donette Chin-Loy Chang was conferred with an honorary degree of doctor of laws from The University of the West Indies for her philanthropic work. Called “a do-gooder extraordinaire”, Chin-Loy Chang has been the force behind The University of the West Indies gala in Toronto that has raised upwards of CAD $1.5M for scholarships.
Later that evening, leaders from The University of the West Indies leaders, government officials, diplomats and friends from Jamaica, Toronto and the United States gathered at the residence of the Canadian high commissioner to Jamaica to celebrate the work of the extremely humble Chin-Loy Chang. Monday Social has highlights.
A number of Donette Chin-Loy Chang’s (seated, third left) friends flew in fromCanada and the United States to celebrate her being conferred with an honorarydoctorate of laws degree from The University of the West Indies. Front row fromleft: Suzanne Bowen, Christine Hall, Nigela Purboo, Toni Spooner and BarbaraTaylor. Back row from left: Wes Hall, Bruce Bowen, Wayne Purboo, ChristineAzan, Hugh Spooner, and David Taylor. (Photos: Karl McLarty)
Former Governor General of Jamaica Sir Kenneth Hall (secondright) and his wife Rheima (right) in conversation with Torontobasedaccountant David Taylor and CB Foods Director Lori-AnnLyn.
Minister of Health Christopher Tufton (left) enjoyed a light-heartedmoment with high commissioner of Canada to Jamaica, politicalcounsellor Kevin Gilhooly.
Chancellor of The University of the West Indies RobertBermudez thanked Donette Chin-Loy Chang for herunwavering support of the university.
The multi-hyphenate formerMiss World Cindy Breakspeareand her retired airline captainhusband Rupert Bent
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade KaminaJohnson Smith (left) conversed with Thalia G Lynhonorary counsel, Royal Thai Consulate, and her Vice-Consul L David McRae.
Senior administrative officer —donor-sponsored scholarships,UWI Regional HeadquartersBeverly Hunter (left) joined giftofficer colleague Angella Brownat Friday’s reception.
Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica Laurie Peters (left) andBeverly Hunter (third left), senior administrative officer – donorsponsoredscholarships, UWI Regional Headquarters, joinedscholarship recipients (from second left): medical sciences studentNatasha St Cyr; biotechnology major Phonia Blagrove; medicalsciences graduate Rojel Bradford; and international relations majorChristina Williams.
Elizabeth Hind, director in theoffice of the vice-chancellor, TheUniversity of the West Indies,highlighted the significantcontributions made by DonetteChin-Loy Chang to TheUniversity of the West Indies.
Donette Chin-Loy Chang (right) enjoyed a moment with formerImmaculate Conception High School classmate Angela Patterson(centre), director — corporate and special services, JamaicaConstabulary Force; and her University of the West Indies Schoolof Medicine scholarship-holder daughter, Kamara.
Donette Chin-Loy Chang (centre) is surroundedby Jamaica, Canada and United States-basedfriends (from left): Suzanne Bowen, Christine Hall,High Commissioner to Jamaica Laurie Peters,philanthropist Nigela Purboo, and accountantBarbara Taylor.
Bruce Bowen, founder and CEO, Advantaq added his personalcongratulations to Donette Chin-Loy Chang.
From left: Attorney general of Jamaica Marlene Malahoo Forte;Jamaican-Canadian philanthropist Donette Chin-Loy Chang;managing director of Bahama Traders Ltd Neadene Shields-Tufton;and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Kamina JohnsonSmith
Donette Chin-Loy Chang (left) with hermother Daphne Chin-Loy (seated) and sisterSuzette Chin-Loy
Director of Mona Geoinformatics Institute ParrisLyew-Ayee Jr (left) and his retired businessexecutive father Parris A Lyew-Ayee
