Prof Judith Gobin We must not forget that 71 per cent of our planet is covered by ocean and 64 per cent of that total – is considered as Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction (ABNJ); that is, lying outside of the exclusive economic zones (EEZs) of countries. ABNJ belongs truly to “no one,” but yet to
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Trinidad and Tobago’s acting High Commissioner to London Jenny Thompson will represent the country at Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral on Saturday at 3 pm, at St George’s Chapel, Windsor.
Though Thompson is acting high commissioner, Buckingham Palace agreed that she will represent the country in the capacity of Acting Defence Adviser at the funeral.
In an e-mail to Newsday, the British High Commission pointed out that Thompson will be the only woman and civilian involved in this way.
It said, “Reflecting His Royal Highness’ Commonwealth military-specific relationships, the defence attaches/advisers of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and TT will be positioned outside the chapel on the day of the funeral.
Prof Judith Gobin opens portal to science for women, girls
Professor Judith Gobin wants more jobs for STEM graduates in research and other fields. -
It was 5 am on a day in 1982. Judith Gobin, then an eager marine biologist with an exciting job in a fairly new Institute of Marine Affairs, woke up energised – and although she admits she is not a morning person, she was already out of the house.
She was at the marine institute in short order. From there she and a team of young scientists like herself would join boatmen in Carenage. Before sunrise their boat was launched and they were on their way to South Oropouche, then into the river’s mouth.