Jamaica’s Prime Minister Andrew Holness was on Friday the recipient of an honorary doctorate degree from Delaware State University in the United States.
Holness also delivered the commencement address to the graduates, the first head of Government to do so in the university’s 132-year history.
The degree, an honorary Doctoral Degree of Humane Letters, was conferred on Holness by President of Delaware State University, Dr Tony Allen.
“The class of 2024, you have one new classmate as a result of the prime minister’s tremendous professional career, personal integrity, (and) commitment to the task of honourable achievement,” said Allen, adding that the degree was the university’s highest honour.
In his address to the graduates, Holness highlighted his Administration’s achievements in increasing access to tertiary education for Jamaicans.
He also reflected on his own university journey some 33 years ago, which he said was a “struggle” that he eventually overcame with the sacrifice of his parents.
