Disability Centre Director Off To University

Officials within the Ministry of Social Transformation and Human Resource Development, staff
and trainees of the National Vocational and Rehabilitation Centre for persons with Disabilities,
gathered at the facility to bid farewell to Regan Calliste the Centre’s director.
Regan Calliste or Mike as he is popularly called will be departing the shores of Antigua and
Barbuda the week of August 12- 16 2019 to pursue studies abroad and is slated to be away for four years.

“Farewell, you will be missed,” were some of the sentiments expressed by Staff and trainees.
Parents and friends of the trainees were at hand to share in the moment, many expressed their emotions through poetry, songs and dance.

Since attaining the position of director three years ago, Calliste has developed a deep
relationship with both staff and trainees. He has consistently sort ways to improve and
developed the Centre’s overall programme.

Under his tenure, an agricultural and computer training programme was introduced. The
Sailability programme [sailing for the disabled] was enhanced as more of the Centre’s trainees were given the opportunity to test their skills at the National sailing Academy.
The moment was a bitter sweet one, many expressed their love and appreciation to him. For
some he was a mentor, father figure, counselor, teacher and beloved friend but to him they
were like family.

Addressing the gathering was Permanent Secretaries within the Ministry of Social
Transformation and Human Development – Sharon Stevens and Sandra Joseph who
commended him for taking such a bold step.
“I applaud Mr. Calliste for using his initiative to attend university so he can increase his
knowledge, thus allowing him to be in a better position to contribute to the development and
improvement of the Centre.

The road to success is never easy but stay focused, tell yourself positive things. Make a
conscious effort to re-programme your life, so you can apply yourself to your studies.” She
stated. “I commend you for taking the part of the unknown, I congratulate you and look forward to you coming back and imparting those skills.” Remarked PS Joseph
The National Vocational and Rehabilitation Centre for persons with Disabilities is a Division
within the Ministry of Social Transformation and Human Development.

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