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AUTHORS’ FORUM ON WEDNESDAY 23rd APRIL 2025

SEVERAL AUTHORS TO PRESENT UNIQUE PERSPECTIVES ON TOPICAL ISSUES AT CFBC’s 5^th AUTHORS’ FORUM ON WEDNESDAY 23^rd APRIL 2025

Basseterre, St. Kitts: Several authors are set to present unique and inspiring perspectives on a number of topical issues when the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) hosts its fifth edition of Authors’ Forum “In Celebration of Books” on Wednesday, 23^rd April 2025 at 5:00 pm in the Poinciana Conference Room at the college’s main campus on Burdon Street, Basseterre.

The national auspicious literary event is being held in commemoration of World Book and Copyright Day, celebrated worldwide on 23^rd April.

The event will feature a dynamic group of authors, including Jihan Williams Knight, Mirjam Schmalz, Denise E. Caesar, and Dr. Ricardo Neil.

Building on her extensive experience, Ms. Jihan Williams-Knight, an author, attorney, and social advocate from St. Kitts and Nevis, has dedicated the past two decades to empowering young people and women through creative arts and civic engagement. She currently serves as the Registrar of the Intellectual Property Office, where she crafts policies on copyright, patents, innovation, and trademark protection.

After losing her son at 26 weeks of pregnancy, she turned to writing for emotional healing and launched her self-published book, “Lifting the Weight of Miscarriage,” on what would have been his first birthday. The book, praised as “unputdownable” and “brave,” offers insights to help others navigate pregnancy loss with compassion and healing.

Additionally, Dr. Mirjam Schmalz, an independent sociolinguist, completed her PhD in English linguistics in 2021 at the University of Zurich, focusing on language attitudes in St. Kitts. In 2024, she began advising the mayor of Friedrichshafen, Germany, on social and educational topics. Her research interests include World Englishes, non-standard varieties, language attitudes, culture, and identity, with studies spanning St. Kitts, Northern England, and Switzerland. She co-edited volumes on World Englishes and serves as adjunct editor for the Caribbean section of the “Wiley Blackwell Encyclopedia of World Englishes,” while also publishing extensively on language attitudes and education.

Furthermore, Denise E. Caesar, a Kittitian by birth, is the author of “Making Married Life Easy” and “Quiet Strength.” She works as a Sales Account Executive at Cable & Wireless Business. Denise holds a Master of Science in Business Administration from the University of Wales and a Master of Business Psychology from the University of South Wales. An internationally certified Christian coach, she owns Customizesmile gift baskets and Customize Coaching and Mentoring Services (CCMS). Passionate about helping others find their purpose, Denise is a motivational speaker and poetic writer. She enjoys nature, spending time on the beach or among trees, and values her private time for prayer, reading, writing, and being with family and close friends.

Finally, Dr. Ricardo R. Neil, the Goodwill Ambassador for Science and Technology for St. Kitts and Nevis, is the Founder of the St. Kitts and Nevis Robotics Association and the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States Robotics Association. He is a Senior Lecturer at CFBC, specializing in Information Technology and Applied Sciences, and holds advanced degrees from Oxford University, MICO University, and AIU. Dr. Neil conducts research across several Caribbean countries and has authored several books, including “The Modern Voice of Artificial Intelligence: Achieving the United Nations Sustainable Goal Using Artificial Intelligence (AI).” His research focuses on robotics, humanoid technology, and artificial intelligence.

The fifth edition of the Authors’ Forum at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College promises to be an enriching and inspiring event. With the diverse lineup of distinguished authors sharing their unique perspectives on topical issues, attendees will undoubtedly leave with a deeper appreciation for the power of literature and its ability to foster understanding and change.

CFBC CLOSURE

ADMISSIONS NOW OPEN

CFBC ADMISSIONS NOW OPEN FROM 1^st APRIL TO 31^st JULY 2025

Basseterre, St. Kitts: Admissions for the 2025-2026 academic year at the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) are now open from 1^st April to 31^st July 2025.

The regular application fee is $35.00 XCD. The application form is accessible via the College’s website at cfbc.edu.kn .

For general inquiries, persons should contact the Office of the Registrar—Admissions at admissons@cfbc.edu.kn or call 869-465-2856 ext. 1147.

CFBC TO HOST FIFTH IN CELEBRATION OF BOOKS

CFBC TO HOST FIFTH IN CELEBRATION OF BOOKS: AN AUTHORS’ FORUM ON WEDNESDAY, 23^rd APRIL 2025

Basseterre, St. Kitts: The Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College (CFBC) is set to host its fifth Authors’ Forum “In Celebration of Books” on Wednesday, 23^rd April 2025 at 5:00 pm in the Poinciana Conference Room at the college’s main campus on Burdon Street, Basseterre.

The national auspicious literary event will feature local published authors and is in commemoration of World Book and Copyright Day, celebrated worldwide on 23^rd April.

World Book and Copyright Day is a celebration to promote the enjoyment of books and reading. Celebrations take place all over the world to recognize the scope of books – a link between the past and the future, a bridge between generations and across cultures. On this occasion, UNESCO and the international organizations representing the three major sectors of the book industry – publishers, booksellers and libraries, select the World Book Capital for a year to maintain, through its own initiatives, the impetus of the Day’s celebrations.

23^rd April is a symbolic date in world literature. It is the date on which several prominent authors, William Shakespeare, Miguel de Cervantes and Inca Garcilaso de la Vega all died. This date was a natural choice for UNESCO’s General Conference, held in Paris in 1995, to pay world-wide tribute to books and authors on this date, encouraging everyone to access books.

As the sole indigenous tertiary-level institution in St. Kitts and Nevis, dedicated to delivering comprehensive academic, professional, and vocational education and training, the CFBC promotes the appreciation of books and the joy of reading and writing.

The CFBC invites the public to this important forum where they can learn more about our local authors and engage them in stimulating discussion.