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The Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre has announced the recipients of its 2026 Semester II Short Course Scholarships, recognizing a group of staff members selected for professional training and skills development across several fields.<\/p>

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The hospital\u2019s Learning and Development Unit said the scholarships form part of its ongoing effort to strengthen staff capacity and improve services delivered to patients and the wider community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Recipients include Davontee Joseph, who will pursue training in HVAC Systems and Understanding HVAC Systems, and Adahlia James, Carla Massicott and Raheem Williams, who will undertake studies in Office Management.<\/p>

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Other awardees are Andy Lawrence, enrolled in Advanced Supervisory Management; Shaqeola Kennedy, Supervisory Management; and Oshima Thomas, Customer Service Management.<\/p>

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Shawn Bailey will pursue Occupational Health and Safety Fundamentals, while Akilah Looby-Barton will undertake a CT and MRI Cross-Sectional Anatomy course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nicole Antoine has been selected for Effective Management and Leadership training, while Shani Watts will pursue Project Management.<\/p>

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Belinda Benjamin will undertake Medical Billing and Coding Certification, and Carol Scholar will study Managing Public Relations Communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The medical centre said the initiative reflects its commitment to investing in staff development and expanding the skills and knowledge of its workforce.<\/p>

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Officials noted that the continued training of employees contributes to strengthening the quality of care and service delivered to patients across Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>

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