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‘We’ll make early childhood education a priority’ – Dr Karl Dawson

- hints he might leave college at great personal sacrifice but that he would be following rich tradition of those who did the same
Last evening May 16, 2015, Dr Karl Dawson, President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, officially launched his At Large candidacy under the Virgin Islands Party banner, giving a commitment to look at education policies surrounding early childhood education to set a foundation for a brighter future of the territory. Photo: VINO
From left to right: Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) and At Large candidate Dr Karl Dawson. Photo: VINO
From left to right: Chairman of the Virgin Islands Party Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) and At Large candidate Dr Karl Dawson. Photo: VINO
Part of the audience in attendance. Photo: VINO
Part of the audience in attendance. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Last evening May 16, 2015, Dr Karl Dawson, President of the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, officially launched his At Large candidacy under the Virgin Islands Party banner, giving a commitment to look at education policies surrounding early childhood education to set a foundation for a brighter future of the territory.

“I am blessed and proud to stand here before you tonight and offer myself as a territorial candidate in the upcoming general elections with the party of the people, the Virgin Islands Party,” he said, adding that the team will usher in change in the Virgin Islands.

He said the country is at a critical juncture and if the people do not make the right decision about leadership that they can trust it will be very difficult for the territory to recover.

Dr Dawson said that over the years persons have been encouraging him to step forward into the political arena and after prayerful consultation with his family he decided it was the right time.

“Answering the call is well within my commitment as a Christian and as a preacher because it is a high calling to service and a calling that should be answered to the highest standards – God’s standards,” he said.

He said he is proud to be a product of the Virgin Islands public education system and said that he went on to earn degrees at the University of the West Indies and the University of Florida.

I must give back

“Because of the public support I have received for my education I feel that I must give back to the community. My desire to serve others has led me to join the Virgin Islands Party,” he said.

“When I consider the efforts of the party and those who led it over the years I am convinced that they were driven first and foremost by a desire to serve the people. I pledge that I will work with Chairman Fraser and the entire team to ensure that we do not lose sight of the base of the party – country and people first,” said Dr Dawson.

Noting that he has proudly served at the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College for the past 23 years, he has played a role in the development of the college in various roles.

He also spoke of the question of whether he is leaving the college or not. “The question of my leaving has come up, and if I do my leaving may come at a personal sacrifice. But I am following a rich tradition or persons who have put what is needed for the greater good over their own self-interest and their own security,” he said.

VIP has rich legacy ineducation

The respected educator said the territory needs competent leaders at the highest level who can be trusted. “With my background in education I am going to work with other members of the party to add to the party’s rich legacy in education,” said Dr Dawson.

He said the VIP has been at the forefront of landmark educational initiatives aimed at empowering the people. “The next Virgin Islands Party Government will make early childhood education a priority,” he said, calling it a key national issue and for the good of the territory it must be accessible to all young children. “Each young child must have the chance to succeed, not just the children of those who can afford it,” he said.

Dr Dawson stated that the administration will work with private providers and public resources to ensure standard curriculum and staff to develop them.

He noted that while investment in early childhood education may not yield visible fruit by the time the next election cycle comes around, it is the type of investment that has great implications for the future and one which the Virgin Islands Party is not afraid to make. He said too that addressing early childhood education will also help with unemployment and underemployment of youths.

“I pledge to do my part in helping the Virgin Islands Party to live up to your expectations,” said Dr Dawson.

24 Responses to “‘We’ll make early childhood education a priority’ – Dr Karl Dawson”

  • Dawn Of A New Day (17/05/2015, 11:51) Like (30) Dislike (5) Reply
    Thank you so much, Dr. Dawson for making the Sacrafice of your position at HLSC, and joining the VIP Party.
    You are certainly a breath of fresh air, and give new life to the party. You are an honest man, a man with Integrity, a committed man, and certainly a man who "holds country above yourself". These are rather rare qualities in today's
    politics.

    God is on your side. God is on our side and God is on the people's side.

    To God be the glory for the great things he is doing. Don't you worry Sir, for the battle is the Lords.
    • ooooo (17/05/2015, 12:02) Like (23) Dislike (21) Reply
      dr dawson is a man of class who sacrificed his job/salary to come and fight for his beloved country unlike those who were bought from their party
  • jokers (17/05/2015, 11:57) Like (14) Dislike (64) Reply
    we gona start a underground grassroots vote VIP WITH VENGEANCE ALL THE WAY GET THEM OUT
  • chad (17/05/2015, 12:00) Like (33) Dislike (17) Reply
    This is our new minister of education and future leader of the VIP.
    • Amen (17/05/2015, 12:09) Like (11) Dislike (11) Reply
      Fahie will be deputy premier and minister of communications and works - time to reschuffle
      • Lily Ann (17/05/2015, 15:58) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
        Not because he resculptured himself....doesn't mean he's ready do projects !!!!
  • Bad Carpenter (17/05/2015, 12:21) Like (12) Dislike (10) Reply
    Watching the Launch last night dawson was ok--But Zoe was the most impressive--Zoe was a sure shot at-large and she would have bring the other at- large home with her--VIP vetting process is puzzling to me.., What are they doing? That young 24 yr old lady is brilliant she would give Mark, Deloris, or Alvera a run for their money, I think she would beat anyone of them---Why not have Zoe and Roxie run at-large--I am puzzled, VIP, blame the vetting and allocation process for you all defeat... its like a bad carpenter, who puts round pegs in square holes.
    • please (17/05/2015, 18:31) Like (8) Dislike (9) Reply
      Encourage all your friends to vote for the VIP!
    • Flash (17/05/2015, 19:05) Like (6) Dislike (6) Reply
      If the young 24 yr old would beat any of those 3 would you agree that she would do just as good at-large in those 3? She will also do well in 2, 7 and 9, along with others. Also If Zoe and Roxie would do wonderful at-large I would think that running in districts in which they live or hail from would be good as well. It is a process and the people of the areas have spoken.
  • kp (17/05/2015, 12:44) Like (14) Dislike (12) Reply
    Bull only now you guys talkingbout early child hood strupes .set of lies .we need progress not promises
  • Third District (17/05/2015, 14:22) Like (15) Dislike (14) Reply
    vote for frazer vote for the vip team
    for a better future
  • Lily Ann (17/05/2015, 15:52) Like (15) Dislike (9) Reply
    Look how Fraser Convince a Top notch College President to leave hi post !!!! I swear this man in the Illuminati !!!
    • Yep (17/05/2015, 21:10) Like (4) Dislike (8) Reply
      I don't think it was Fraser who convinced him. I think it was the NDP who convinced him.
  • xxxxxxxx (17/05/2015, 19:15) Like (4) Dislike (9) Reply
    The NDP has no plans and after two weeks they cannot say what they have done, what they will do if reelected and how they will pay for it…me going GREEN ALL THE WAY!
    • vi (18/05/2015, 10:58) Like (0) Dislike (2) Reply
      Who are you trying to sell that too? Have you seen the amount of people running from the VIP? The NDP has brought back the country on it's legs and not only that It is running again. We are not going back to 2011. You fooled us before and it would not happen again.
      • ?? (18/05/2015, 14:27) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
        On its legs how? we are in a deficit (the worst ever under any government administration) and the NDP government is steadily selling away our country to "investors" (side eye). Really up and running? NDP and their bloggers need to tell the truth to the people. Please people I am not here to tell you who to vote for but NDP is anything BUT candid throughout their campaign. June 8th hurry come!
  • vex (17/05/2015, 19:16) Like (5) Dislike (44) Reply
    Vip got this ekection in the bag
  • FED UP WITH NDP (17/05/2015, 22:28) Like (9) Dislike (51) Reply
    After seeing all the nonsense that was taking place with NDP I decided that I was not going to vote but after listening to all the rant an rave by those so call members of the NDP I will be voting VIP all the way and would encourage everyone to do the same. I live in the 7th District and have not seen my so call rep. for the 31/2 years. I will be tying my 3 pit bulls by my gate because now its voting time he will come around with his gang but let him come he only looks out for those who cannot vote and his big wigs at Oil Nut Bay, Little Dix. etc Once again please vote VIP. Fraser is the man for the job he calls a spade a spade.

    • @FED UP WITH NDP (18/05/2015, 19:33) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      Dont let your emotions get the best of you....you are a smarter person I hope.....Voting for your district rep is one thing.....voting all the way is a very silly idea if you are not sure about the rest of the candidate's track record. Prove to the country that you are not one of the fools who did that same nonsense in 2003 and caused our country to suffer thereafter until we were rescued the following elections in 2007. This all the way talk is rubbish....
  • cay (17/05/2015, 23:54) Like (3) Dislike (16) Reply
    Now my grand old party talking good
  • JACK BE STILL (18/05/2015, 07:18) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    Dr dawson making sence
  • Guest (18/05/2015, 09:10) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    They have very good goals but I still don't see any objective plans and measures and measure on how to achieve them. I think if they are able to provide the "how can we do it" their campaign would have a greater impact.
  • Ting to talk. (18/05/2015, 15:21) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Fact is this the only party to approach him so really now if you were in my shoes what would you do??? But do your thing Carl. Nothing wrong with that.
  • Just saying (18/05/2015, 15:45) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    AMEM!!!!!!!!!!!! AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!! AAAAAMMMMMEEEENNNNNNNNN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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