The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has unveiled its scholarship awardees for the second semester of 2026, selecting numerous staff members for specialized professional development programs. This initiative represents the hospital’s strategic investment in human capital enhancement across diverse operational domains.
The institution’s Learning and Development Unit confirmed these scholarships constitute a fundamental component of their continuous strategy to bolster employee capabilities and elevate service quality for patients and community stakeholders. This educational investment underscores the medical center’s dedication to workforce empowerment through targeted skill acquisition.
Among the distinguished recipients, Davontee Joseph will undergo comprehensive training in HVAC Systems operation and theory. Adahlia James, Carla Massicott, and Raheem Williams collectively secured placements in Office Management studies, while Andy Lawrence advances to Advanced Supervisory Management training.
The scholarship roster further includes Shaqeola Kennedy pursuing Supervisory Management, Oshima Thomas specializing in Customer Service Management, and Shawn Bailey focusing on Occupational Health and Safety Fundamentals. Akilah Looby-Barton gains opportunity for CT and MRI Cross-Sectional Anatomy certification.
Notably, Nicole Antoine was selected for Effective Management and Leadership development, with Shani Watts advancing to Project Management studies. Belinda Benjamin enters Medical Billing and Coding Certification training, while Carol Scholar will specialize in Managing Public Relations Communication.
Hospital administration emphasizes that this educational initiative reflects their institutional commitment to fostering professional growth and expanding the collective expertise of their workforce. Officials highlighted that sustained employee development directly contributes to enhanced healthcare quality and service delivery standards throughout Antigua and Barbuda’s medical ecosystem.