Paul Keens-Douglas, ‘Boogsie’ among UWI honorary grads
UWI has awarded three honorary degrees as part of its ongoing graduation ceremonies.
In a statement on Monday, it said the three honorary graduates are Professor Emeritus Edgar Julian Duncan, awarded for his contributions to Caribbean science and agriculture; actor and author Paul Keens- Douglas, for his contributions to culture and the arts; and Len Boogsie Sharpe for steelpan composition, arrangement, and performance.
At a brief ceremony on Friday at the office of the campus principal at UWI, St Augustine, the graduates received a UWI ring, official honorary degree certificate, canister, citation, and a PhD hood.