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| Rayneau Gajadhar |
The name Rayneau in St Lucia may be synonymous with construction
and Industrial matters – at least that’s how the general public sees the
name. But behind the scenes Rayneau Gajadhar, CEO of Rayneau Group of Companies Ltd, continues to touch the lives of
thousands of his country folks in all facets of their lives – be it
humanitarian, education, health, infrastructural works - his good
heart overflows with kindness and a hunger to do good for people. This kindness many believe may have been developed during his humble upbringing. But more so, he is familiar
with what living in rough times really is.
In a number of instances,
whether directly or indirectly, Mr Gajadhar has contributed significantly and continues to
advance the cause of education among young persons. He is of the view that education is the best tool to bring a positive
change in society, to develop a generation of responsible individuals and
contribute to the development of good human beings.
"Education serves as the means to develop oneself physically, mentally and
socially." He reiterates. In the field of education,
one will no doubt remember this contributions to the upliftment of Carmen Renee
and Camille Henry schools, renovation works on the Entreport Seconday School,
the Gen-X program, scholarship awards, junior schools calypso and most recently
the construction of a classroom at a school to enhance the teaching of
students with learning disabilities - just to mention a few.
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| Graduands - Class of 2016 |
Mr Gajadhar’s latest act of generosity was directed at the Micoud Secondary
School. After being contacted by the school authorities, the Team Leader of
Construction and Industrial Equipment Ltd (CIE Ltd) donated about 100
graduation gowns and caps totaling a sum of approximately $15,000.00 to the
school for their 27th Graduation Exercise for the students of
“Class of 2016.” Each gown displays the company’s logo on the left upper side.
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| Brihonnie Desroses - outstanding student |
Though it has been an age-old tradition of graduates to wear graduation
caps and gowns, Mr Gajadhar believes the cap and gown symbolizes how special
the day is in that only those who have toiled and persevered are given the
right to wear them.
The ceremony got underway at about 2:30pm and as graduands walked
down the aisle to their respective seats, the cap and gown displaying Rayneau’s
logo added to the feeling of pride that finally one chapter of the life has
been successfully completed and that they can now advance to the next
stage-thus, the term commencement, which means beginning rather than the end
are what many people attribute the graduation ceremony to.
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| Officials at Graduation Exercise |
The ceremony was elaborate. It was held at the MSS Quadrangle
under the theme: “If you will it, it will be yours, Desire, Pursue, and
Conquer.” In attendance were Her Excellency Dame Perlette Louisy, Governor
General, Parliamentary Representative for Micoud North, Monsignor Patrick
Anthony, Guest speaker, Ms Zanette Mathurin, parents and other guests of interest
to the school.
In closing, it must be mentioned here that every student I spoke
with had words of praise for Mr Gajadhar. One female graduate puts
simply,”Great fit, very comfortable and just wish I could have if for myself.”
Another, “We could not ask for more. Class of 2016 gowns I am sure outclassed
all graduation gowns on island.” Even the Governor General has her bit to say
on the gowns and caps.
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| More Graduation pics |
Mr Gajadhar and by extension CIE Ltd were showered with praises of thank you after a member of
staff gave a short history of how the gowns finally got to them. The principal, Mrs A. Maryat, also added her voice. "Our 2016 graduands are clad in their new gowns
today. Thanks to Mr. Rayneau Gajadhar of Rayneau Construction and Industrial Products who sponsored all these beautiful garments. Micoud Secondary School will
remain eternally grateful to him. Thank you, sir, for your invaluable support."
Finally, to the graduates, Mr Gajadhar leaves them with this
message: “Study while others are sleeping, work while
others are loafing, prepare while others are playing, and dream while others
are wishing; go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you
have imagined."
Slide show of Graduation Pics
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