Adam Stewart, Orlando Patterson, Sir Richie Richardson among 16 to receive UWI honorary degrees
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August 30, 2022

Adam Stewart, Orlando Patterson, Sir Richie Richardson among 16 to receive UWI honorary degrees

Adam Stewart is among 16 people from across the Caribbean who will be conferred with honorary degrees by The University of the West Indies this year for their contributions to several areas including sport, culture, law, business, and science.

Stewart, the executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International and the Appliance Traders Group, which includes the Jamaica Observer, is being conferred with the Doctor of Laws (LLD) for his work as an entrepreneur and philanthropist, The UWI said in a news release on Tuesday, August 30, 2022.

Among the honorary graduands is Professor Orlando Patterson, who will be conferred with the Doctor of Letters (DLitt) for his work as a historical and cultural sociologist; former West Indies cricket captain Sir Richard Benjamin Richardson of Antigua and Barbuda, who will be conferred with the LLD for his contribution to sport; and Alston “Becket” Cyrus of St Vincent and the Grenadines who is being recognised with the Doctor of Letters (DLitt) for his work as a soca artiste and composer.

The UWI’s 2022 Graduation Ceremonies are scheduled to take place between October 8 and November 5.

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