Dame Janice M. Pereira Scholarship launched with gala celebration
The event marked the beginning of a significant initiative established to honour the legacy of the Honourable Dame Janice M. Pereira, DBE, KC, the first female Chief Justice of the Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court and a proud daughter of the Virgin Islands.
The evening brought together members of the legal fraternity, government officials, corporate partners, and other esteemed guests for a night of celebration and purpose.
Among the supporters were President Zoe J. Walcott and Director Felina Moss of the Rotary Club of Central Tortola (RCCT), championing its motto “Unite for Good” as it joined Silver Sponsor Kobre & Kim, represented by Partner and Rotarian, Timothy de Swardt.
Scholarship launched
The launch also featured the unveiling of the scholarship’s vision, criteria, and long-term goals, along with a call for continued community and corporate participation.
The atmosphere was one of unity, pride, and shared commitment to fostering excellence within the Virgin Islands' legal community.
Dame Pereira was the Keynote Speaker and delivered her personal reflections and vision for legal education and access to justice.
Remarks were also delivered by the President of the BVI Bar Association, Tamara Maduro, who gave her reflections on the significance of the scholarship and Dame Pereira's legacy.
Charles Goldblatt, the Co-Chair of the Scholarship Committee, also gave remarks.
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