Barry chevannes jamaica biography
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The University of the West Indies, Mona
Jan. 7,
Sociologist and authority on Rastafari whose work has impacted the lives of persons outside the confines of the University. Professor Chevannes served organisations such as Fathers' Incorporated, Partners for Peace, Peace Management Initiative, the National Commission on Ganja, the Justice System Reform Task Force, and the Caribbean Community Commission on Youth Development. Professor Chevannes was also a leading activist for peace in Jamaica as he headed the Violence Prevention Alliance which launched a safe community campaign in
He played a leadership role in the University Township Project, and did considerable work in the surrounding communities of August Town for many years In addition to his outstanding contribution to the University of the West Indies, Professor Chevannes also contributed to the field of music, as a song composer and a singer, acclaimed for his excellent baritone. Professor Barry Chevannes received numerous awards for his work.
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Mourning Prof Chevannes
December
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Tribute from UWI Vice Chancellor, Professor E. Nigel Harris
The University community is extremely saddened at the death of our colleague, Professor Barrington Chevannes, who had been ailing for several weeks. Barry, as he was known, was a very vital part of our community, having had a long and distinguished career as a lecturer, researcher and administrator. At the time of his passing he was Director of the UWI Centre for Public Safety and Justice. Earlier this year, he spearheaded the planning and arrangements for the official funeral of Vice-Chancellor Emeritus, Professor The Hon Rex Nettleford and delivered several tributes to Professor Nettleford, including one to a special sitting of UNESCO in Paris and another published in Caribbean Airways’ in-flight magazine.
Professor Chevannes’ contributions to University life and to Public Service were exemplary. Important among these was the National Commission on Ganja which he headed and out of which the National Report on Ganja Use was produced. Of special note are Professor Chevannes' innovative initiatives such as his founding of Fathers Incorporated (an organisation dedicated to men, especially fathers), and his contributions to the Peace Managemen
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Prof Chevannes dies
Howard Campbell, Gleaner Writer
Alton 'Barry' Chevannes, picture respected sociologist and anthropologist, died yesterday at rendering University Medical centre of depiction West Indies. He difficult been admitted there generate early September.
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