SAINT VINCENT AND THE GRENADINES, July 23, 2025 – On July 18, 2025, five health professionals from Saint Vincent and the Grenadines were formally welcomed at a reception in their honour, marking the start of an eight-week Observership Placement at Leeds Teaching Hospitals in the United Kingdom.
This opportunity is part of a long-standing partnership between NHS England, West Yorkshire ICB, and the Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, built on three pillars: clinical fellowships, observerships, and knowledge exchange.
The 2025 Observership Cohort:
Dr. Shonieka Cain – Medical Doctor
Ms. Latasha Lewis – Registered Nurse
Ms. Sheroline Primus – Registered Nurse
Ms. Nazinga Quashie – Housekeeper
Ms. Patricia John – Female Attendant
Commending the group, His Excellency Cenio Lewis, High Commissioner for Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to the United Kingdom, noted the programme’s inclusivity:
> “I must say that I am really pleased to see the inclusion of a Housekeeper and an Attendant. These roles in health care are very critical in SVG. Proper use of equipment, cleanliness, and waste disposal—simple as they may sound—are not on the margin of health care but are essential to the system.”
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Consumer Affairs congratulates the participants and wishes them success as they gain valuable experience to enhance healthcare delivery at home.