Directory of Commonwealth Scholars and Fellows 1960 – 2002

CSFP PROFILES
JENKINS JORDAN
JENKINS, Olivia (Australia). Commonwealth Scholar, Research
towards PhD (Geography), University of British Columbia, Canada
(1997–1998).
Currently: Research Coordinator, Tourism Task Force (from 2001).
Previously: Project Officer, Powerhouse Museum.
Email: ojenkins@wxc.com.au
JENNINGS, Paul George (Jamaica). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Agriculture), Imperial College London at Wye, United Kingdom
(1980–1983).
Currently: Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Dairy Development
Board (from 1999); Member of the Board, Jamaican Dairy Farmers’
Federation (from 1999).
Previously: Director, Research and Development (1996–1999);
President, Jamaican Society for Agricultural Sciences (1994–1995);
General Manager, Serge Island Farms Ltd (1993–1995); President,
Jamaican Alumni of the Faculty of Agriculture (1991–1992); Deputy
Director, Research and Development (1990–1993); Principal Research
Officer, Ministry of Agriculture (1986–1990).
Email: pagjennings@hotmail.com
JENNINGS, Raymond Earl (Canada). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Philosophy), University of London, United Kingdom (1966–1967).
Currently: Chair, Interim Board, Oakdale Community Learning Centre
(from 2003); Corresponding Secretary, Oakdale Heritage Society
(from 1999–2003); Professor of Philosophy, Simon Fraser University
(from 1967–2003).
Email: jennings@sfu.ca
JENNINGS-CLARK, Sarah Niamh (formerly GEORGE) (Saint
Lucia). Commonwealth Scholar, Master’s (Biology), Dalhousie
University, Canada (1996–1998).
Currently: Deputy Chief Fisheries Officer, Department of Fisheries
(from 2000).
Previously: Senior Fisheries Biologist, Department of Fisheries.
Email: deptfish@slumaffe.org
JESSEMAN, Christine Miranda (South Africa). Commonwealth
Scholar, LLM (Human Rights and Civil Liberties), University of
Leicester, United Kingdom (1999–2000).
Currently: PhD Candidate, Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge,
UK (from 2001–2004).
Email: cmjesseman@hotmail.com
JEYANATHAN, Loganathapillai (Sri Lanka). Commonwealth
Fellow (Solid State Physics), King’s College London, United Kingdom
(2000–2001).
Currently: Senior Lecturer, Department of Physics, University of
Jaffna (from 1995).
Email: jeya@panlanka.net
JIDEANI, Israel Afam O (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(Food Science), University of Leeds, United Kingdom (1990–1993).
Currently: Associate Editor, Nigerian Institute of Food Science and
Technology (from 2002); Professor, Biological Sciences Programme,
Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University (from 1999).
Previously: Associate Professor, Abubakar Tafawa Baleva University
of Technology University (1996–1999); Senior Lecturer, Accreditation
Committee of Food Science and Technology, Abubakar Tafawa
Baleva University (1993–1996).
Email: ijideani@yahoo.com
JIGGINS, Janice Lesley Sneath (UK). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD
(History), University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka
(1969).
Currently: Researcher in Development and Policy/Freelance
Consultant, Netherlands (from 2003).
Previously: Professor, Agricultural Sciences, Swedish University of
Agricultural Sciences, Sweden (1996–2002); Developmental Research
and Training, Freelance Consultant, Netherlands (1981–1996);
Programme Officer, Ford Foundation, Kenya (1973); Head of Rural
Research Team, Overseas Development Institute, Zambia (1973).
Email: janice.jiggins@inter.nl.net
JINDAL, Rajesh (India). Commonwealth Scholar, PhD (Animal
Physiology), University of Alberta, Canada (1992–1996).
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Currently: Associate Professor, Punjab Agricultural University (from
1998).
Previously: Associate Professor, Punjab Agricultural University;
Assistant Professor, Punjab Agricultural University.
Email: jindalpau@sify.com
JOHN, Lennox Lancelot (Saint Vincent and The Grenadines).
Commonwealth Scholar, Postgraduate Certificate (Education),
University of Manchester, United Kingdom (1968–1969).
Currently: Honorary Consul for France, French Embassy for
Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States , Saint Lucia (from 1999);
CEO, Windward Islands Cricket Board (from 1997); Director, West
Indies Cricket Board (from 1983).
Previously: Principal, Saint Vincent Grammar School (1989–1997);
Principal, Bishops College (1976–1989); President, Alliance
Française–2002.
Awards: Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE).
Email: gilen@caribsurf.com
JOHNSON, Catherine (Dominica). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Management Sciences), University of Waterloo, Canada
(1996–1998).
Currently: Assistant Manager, Business Analysis, Cable & Wireless
Dominica (from 2003).
Previously: Coordinator Health Information Unit, Government of
Dominica; Assistant Engineer, Operations, Cable & Wireless
Dominica.
Email: crjohnson@cwdom.dm
JOHNSON, Daniel Mackey (Bahamas). Commonwealth Scholar,
BSc (Podiatric Medicine), The London Foot Hospital and School of
Podiatric Medicine, United Kingdom (1990–1993).
Currently: President, The Foot and Ankle Institute (from 1985); Chief
of Podiatric Medicine & Surgery, Princess Margaret Hospital (from
1983).
Email: footnankle@coralwave.com
JOHNSON, Hakeem Kayode (Nigeria). Commonwealth Scholar,
Master’s (Engineering), Queen’s University at Kingston, Canada; PhD
(Engineering), Queen’s University at Kingston, Canada (1985–1990).
Currently: Senior Engineer, DHI Water & Environment (from 1997).
Email: hkj@dhi.dk
JONES WILLIAMS, Margaret Alison J (Jamaica). Commonwealth
Scholar, PhD (Environmental Management/Biological Oceanography),
University of Southampton, United Kingdom (1994–1997).
Currently: President, Jamaica Institute of Environmental Professionals
(from 2002); Board Member, Jamaica Conservation and Development
Trust (from 2002); Vice-Chair, CITES Scientific Authority (from
2002); Environmental Consultant, Environmental Solutions Ltd/
United Nations Environment Programme/ National Environment and
Planning Agency (from 1998).
Email: jamaicawildlife@jamweb.net
JOOD, Sudesh (India). Commonwealth Fellow (Food Science),
University of Reading, United Kingdom (1997–1998).
Currently: Associate Professor, Department of Foods and Nutrition,
Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural (from 2002).
Previously: Assistant Scientist, Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana
Agricultural University (1993–2002); Research Associate, Chaudhary
Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (1990–1992).
Email: ramjood@rediffmail.com
JORDAN, Winston Da Costa (Guyana). Commonwealth Scholar,
MA (Economics), University of Warwick, United Kingdom (1983–
1984).
Currently: Budget Adviser, Ministry of Finance (from 1995).
Previously: Deputy Director, Caribbean Engineering and Management
Consultants (CEMCO) (1994–1995); Member, Presidential Committee
on Economic Matters (1990–2002); Director, Bauxite Industry
Development Company (1987–2002); Director, Guyana Agricultural
and Industrial Development Bank (1987–1992); Alternate Director,
Caribbean Development Bank (1986–1992); Budget Director, Ministry
of Finance (1985–1994).
Email: winchar94@yahoo.com