Four Seychellois set to study medicine in Cuba |09 June 2011

Ingrid Barbe, Rahim Lespoir, Nelly Marie and Isha Barreau received their documents and plane tickets from Cuban ambassador Maria Aida Nogales Jimenes yesterday during a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Attending the ceremony were Minister for Foreign Affairs Jean-Paul Adam, principal secretary Jeannette D’Offay, representatives of the National Human Resources Development Council (NHRDC) and parents.

On behalf of the Seychelles government, NHRDC representative Genevieve Andre thanked the Cuban government for the scholarships to the four young Seychellois.

She said it is the testimony to the bilateral cooperation which exists between the two countries for more than 30 years.

This year, the Cuban government has renewed its commitment towards the economic and human resources development of Seychelles through these scholarships.

The four young Seychellois will now join the other 23 students who are now studying in Cuba, among whom three are following courses in the field of medicine and six in other medical fields.

Five other students will soon return to Seychelles after they complete their courses in architecture, agronomy, physical education and sports.

Miss Andre has called on the students to make good use of the opportunity given and to work hard so that they can be successful in their fields.

On behalf of his colleagues, Rahim thanked both governments for their continued support and has assured them that the group will be committed to their studies.