THE UNIVERSITY of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus said happy retirement to one of their own at the Errol Barrow Centre For Creative Imagination last Friday.
The focus was on registrar Jacqueline Wade as her colleagues paid glowing tribute to her commitment to detail, her poise and her professionalism.
Those speaking highly of Wade included Professor Sir Hilary Beckles Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Paul Altman Campus chairman, Geoffrey Mapp president of the Barbados Workers Union unit at the campus and Professor Andrew Downes.
A message was also read on behalf of Sir George Alleyne, brother of Wade.
Tribute in song Peter “Adonijah” Alleyne also a brother of Wade paid tribute in song with his popular hit Woman. He was backed up by the Cavite Chorale who also honoured Wade with a musical rendition.
Carl Padmore a former president of the campus guild also gave an account of his interaction with the retiring registration through spoken word.