FIVE students from the constituency of Arima were presented with scholarships worth $5,000 on June 12 at a ceremony held at Holy Cross College, Calvary Hill, Arima.
MP for Arima Pennelope Beckles said since its inception in 2022, 50 students have benefited from the Chinese Ambassador's Scholarship Programme.
Chinese ambassador Fang Qiu said in 1974, Trinidad and Tobago and China developed diplomatic relations, with chairman Mao Zedong and PM Dr Eric Williams making the historic decision.
MP for Lopinot/Bon Air West Marvin Gonzales spoke at the ceremony and commended Williams's decision.
"At that point in time, it was not the most popular thing to do.
"It was indeed brave for a small country like TT to take the brave step to forge relations." Read more
Rupert, E. (2024, June 13). 5 Arima students get scholarships from Chinese Embassy. Trinidad and Tobago Newsday. https://newsday.co.tt/2024/06/13/5-arima-students-get-scholarships-from-chinese-embassy/
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