Experiences will allow Chevening scholars to become advocates for development

British High Commissioner Greg Quinn (at centre) with some of the newest Chevening scholarship awardees. (British High Commission photo)

British High Commission-er Greg Quinn on Thursday hosted a farewell reception for the latest batch of Chevening scholars and he was confident that their experiences would enable them to become advocates for Guyana’s development.

The reception was hosted at Quinn’s official residence for the 14 Guyanese scholarship recipients ahead of their departure for the United Kingdom.

In his speech at the function, released yesterday by the British High Commission, Quinn said everyone must have the courage to learn from others and accept that none of us know everything. “If we get an opportunity to learn then we should grab it with both hands.

And that is what Chevening is all about – having the opportunity to learn,” he noted.