Former Health Minister John Fabien is among three Dominicans selected to receive the Sisserou Award of Honor on Independence Day for his contribution to the health sector.
The Sisserou Award of Honor and Services Medal of Honor Awards are awarded to deserving Dominicans for their contributions to various sectors of development on the island and is usually given during the Independence Day celebrations on November 3rd.
Fabien says he is elated to be one of the recipients of the highest award of honor this independence season.
He said the award comes at a time when there have been several strides in the health sector.
“I think that sometimes in our lives we do things and we really do not know how they will benefit the lives of others. I am happy that the country has decided to recognize me for my contribution to the health sector. My tenure in health started just after high school and I have worked in the health sector my entire life, at mid management level, at senior management level…my whole life has been given to the health sector and I am very honored” he said.
He says some of his major accomplishments include his work in the implementation of the primary health care program in Dominica.
Dr Damien Dublin and the Eastern Caribbean Conference of Seventh Day Adventist are the other two recipients of the Sisserou Award of Honor.
Meantime Vyleen Hazel is expected to receive an award for long service in Pre-school education while Glenford Andrew will receive that award for his involvement in Print Technology.
Five individuals will receive Services Medal of Honor Awards.
Bingsworth Casimir for his contribution to music, Antoine Raffoul for his contribution to the business sector, Lullalyn “Lyn’ Edwards for her contribution to the Agricultural sector and Loverty Greenaway for his contribution in the field of Mechanical Engineering.
In the Meritorious Award section, Arthur Massicot will receive an award for community development, Michael Murphy for Public Sector Management, Marvlyn Birmingham for Public Sector Management, Reverend Clair Mitchel for Pastoral Leadership and Oliver Sanderson for Community Development.
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