By Admin. Updated 9:11 p.m., Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
Three Vincentian professionals are among sixteen recipients from Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean who have been awarded the United Kingdom Government’s 2025 Chevening Scholarships.
The British High Commission in Bridgetown, which serves as the UK’s diplomatic mission in Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean, announced the sixteen scholarship recipients on Wednesday, 6 August.
The three recipients from St Vincent and the Grenadines, who will undertake one-year Master’s courses at UK universities, are Ms Tevisha James, Ms Reenah Samuel, and Ms Joshika Hall.
Ms Tevisha James, who currently serves as a Standards Inspector at the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Bureau of Standards, will pursue an MSc in Food Safety, Hygiene and Management at the University of Birmingham. Ms Reenah Samuel, a public servant and development advocate, will pursue an MSc in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management at the University of Nottingham. Ms Joshika Hall, a secondary school science teacher, will pursue an MSc in Medical Microbiology at the University of Manchester.
The Chevening Scholarships scheme is a global programme funded by the British Government. The scholarships are awarded to outstanding individuals with leadership potential and enable recipients to undertake one-year Master’s courses in a range of subjects at UK universities.
The scholarships are funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and aim to support UK foreign policy priorities by fostering enduring and positive relationships with future leaders, influencers, and decision-makers.
Read the full information (as published by the British High Commission) on each recipient from St. Vincent below:
2025 CHEVENING SCHOLAR: TEVISHA JAMES
Tevisha is a Standards Inspector at the Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Bureau of Standards. She conducts food and water testing and is passionate about improving food safety. Her work highlights the importance of safe food for public health and export readiness, especially in a trade-dependent country. At work, she shares her knowledge with first-year nursing students, teaching aseptic techniques and principles of microbial growth.
She volunteers actively in her church, serving as a Pathfinder and Vacation Bible School teacher. After Hurricane Beryl, she supported relief efforts with the Red Cross in Mayreau, Union Island, and Canouan.
Tevisha looks forward to learning about UK food safety laws, connecting with Chevening Scholars, and exploring Birmingham.
She will pursue an MSc in Food Safety, Hygiene and Management at the University of Birmingham.
2025 CHEVENING SCHOLAR: REENAH SAMUEL
Reenah is a dedicated public servant and development advocate from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. She has a background in international trade policy.
Since joining the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in July 2020, she has worked on trade-related initiatives. Her focus is on supporting the growth and resilience of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs).
She is passionate about building a dynamic business environment. She works to remove regulatory and fiscal barriers and uses innovation to unlock the potential of MSMEs.
Her goal is to strengthen Vincentian enterprises and position Saint Vincent and the Grenadines as a hub for sustainable trade and commerce.
Outside of work, Reenah enjoys creating spaces for spiritual growth, unity, and empowerment—especially among youth.
Reenah will pursue an MSc in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Management at the University of Nottingham.
2025 CHEVENING SCHOLAR: JOSHIKA HALL
Joshika is a secondary school science teacher from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. She is passionate about laboratory-based research and its role in improving healthcare.
She takes pride in planning and delivering interactive lab sessions that spark curiosity and bring science to life. As an educator, she serves not only as a teacher but also as a motivator and role model for her students.
Joshika is committed to educational equity. She sees each lesson as a chance to inspire future scientists who can transform healthcare in small developing nations.
She looks forward to connecting with like-minded individuals and gaining hands-on experience in modern UK labs. These experiences will help her improve diagnostics and research in Saint Vincent and the wider Caribbean.
For Joshika, receiving the Chevening Scholarship is a major milestone. It offers the chance to study abroad, grow professionally, and inspire her students by example.
She will pursue an MSc in Medical Microbiology at the University of Manchester.
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