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B.A.P.E. "Celebrating 60 years service in 2024"
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awardees 2020
Outstanding Caribbean engineer The Hon Tony Gibbs CHB FREng , a Grenadian-born national of Barbados, has been awarded the Companion of Honour of Barbados, that country`s second-highest honour. The award was in recognition of his sterling contribution in the field of Engineering in Barbados and the Caribbean. He is the first engineer to receive the Companion of Honour of Barbados. Engineer the Hon. Tony Gibbs was the first Caribbean person to be elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering. He served as Secretary General of the Council of Carribean Engineering Organisations until 2020. The Honourable Tony Gibbs continues his professional work throughout the Caribbean with current assignments in Guyana, Grenada and Belize. Gibbs is a pioneer in developing buildings in the Caribbean and elsewhere to withstand natural hazards such as hurricanes and earthquakes. He was the OAS consultant to develop Grenada`s building Code.
Eng. Tony Gibbs has become a household name in engineering in the Region and well beyond. A Structural engineer, he led CEP Ltd. and has built a reputation for professionalism that sets a very high bar for young engineers following in his footsteps. Tony is the Secretary General of CCEO, a post he has held for many years, and he interacts with all regional and international bodies involved in engineering as a result. He is also a very active member of IStructE Caribbean, He is recognised by numerous international engineering bodies and is particularly known for his work with the regional wind code and with disaster resistant building designs, particularly in Hospital structural design. Eng Gibbs became a Fellow in 2010.
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2019 awardees
Eng. Frank McConney FBAPE (Deceased), Eng. McConney is one of the founder members of BAPE, and became the first Barbadian Managing Director of the BL&P. He guided the transition of that Company for many years, overseeing a dynamic and outstandingly successful period of growth and reliability that saw BL&P become a symbol of quality in the small island utility category. Eng McConney was made a Fellow of BAPE in 2010.
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2019 awardees
Eng. Bjorn Bjerkhamn FBAPE graduated from UWI in 1968 with a degree in Civil Engineering. In 1970 he formed his own construction company, Bjerkhamn Construction Ltd. - and has gone on to demonstrate admirable entrepreneurial spirit and success. He subsequently developed the JADA group of companies; the Preconco Group of Companies; and Spring Homes Ltd. Eng Bjerkhamn has led major investments such as Port Ferdinand Marina and Luxury Residences, Port St Charles Resort, and Saint Peter`s Bay Condominiums. Bjorn has served Barbados in numerous other capacities including as a director of the Central Bank of Barbados. He has made many philanthropic contributions to schools, community service groups, and church organisations , and has generally contributed greatly to the society of Barbados. BAPE is pleased and proud to welcome Eng. Bjerkhamn as a Fellow of the Association.
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Guest of Honour
Eng. Ken Blackman FBAPE (Deceased) The name Ken Blackman is synonymous with early electrical engineering consultancy in Barbados. Now into his nineties, Mr Blackman has been associated with numerous electrical design projects throughout the country - much too numerous to list. Ranging from Sandy lane, to BWA headquarters, Starcom Headquarters, Lion Castle, CXC headquarters - and almost every other establishment between, Ken Blackman has left his mark in electrical design and installation. Never a formally registered professional engineer, he has however demonstrated that engineering is much more than the formal certification process, but rather is the practical, down-to-earth business of innovation, creativity and problem-solving ..that advances one`s society. BAPE is extremely pleased and honoured to welcome engineer Blackman as a new Fellow of the Association, and to recognise his outstanding practical contributions to engineering in Barbados.
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Eng. Andrew Gittens FBAPE Now retired, Eng. Andrew Gittens has made significant contributions in the field of electrical engineering. He graduated with a first Class Honours degree in 1962 and have spent his career in the electric utility business mostly in the service of the BL&P Co. Ltd. Andrew served as Engineering Manager and later as Managing Director at BL&P from the late 1960`s until her retirement in 2006. He has been a longstanding member of BAPE since 1967, and served as secretary and president.
A longstanding Fellow of the Institute of Engineering and Technology , and Member of IEEE, Eng. Gittens would have played a key role in the training and development of numerous current professional engineers. He would have pioneered the `trainee engineer` professional development scheme within BL&P which provided a formal four-year program for numerous graduates to reach professional status. Coincidentally, this scheme was administered by Mr Grantley Haynes, now secretary to the ERB and one of our new honorary members. It gives us great pleasure to welcome Eng. Gittens as a new Fellow of BAPE.
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Eng. Andrew Hutchinson FBAPE Now a well known and highly respected national expert on hydrology and wastewater resource management, Eng. Andrew Hutchinson graduated with Upper Second Class honours from UWI in 1971. He is registered in Barbados, St Lucia and chartered in the UK, and holds membership in ICE, ASCE, BAPE and CWWA among other professional organisations. A past secretary and president of BAPE, he also served as Chairman of the ERB, president of CWWA...and multiple other appointments. Andrew has been a practicing consulting engineer for over 47 years and has specialised in civil, structural and environmental design projects across the region. The founding Principal of Stantec Consulting Caribbean Ltd, he has accumulated a phenomenal amount of expertise in multiple areas of engineering. He is probably best known as VOB`s `go-to` expert in matters of engineering - especially for Brass Tacks. Eng Hutchinson continues to offer his expertise whenever possible and has been a major resource for BAPE over the past year in our Brass Tacks outreach as well as in many of our educational walks. It is indeed an honour for BAPE to have such outstanding senior engineers actively participating within the association, and we are proud to welcome Eng. Hutchinson as a Fellow of the Association.
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Eng. Peter Simpson FBAPE The company D.M. Simpson was almost synonymous with the Barbados Sugar Industry during its heyday. Engineer Peter Simpson has been a partner and consulting engineer at DM Simpson since 1969. He has played a key role, both locally and regionally, in the sugar industry for many years. During the 1980`s, He, along with Johnny Goodman, supervised the transfer of an entire sugar factory (Forest Park) from Trinidad to St Vincent. He also spent 11 years in training in the UK with Fletchers of the UK and returned to Barbados to represent that company regionally - specialising in the procurement of Sugar Industry equipment. He is the longest serving boiler inspector in the region, and he has made sterling contributions to the engineering profession. In our opinion, It has been professionals such as Eng. Simpson who accounted for the past success of our sugar industry during its glory days. Unfortunately, such resources now appear to be sadly in short supply. BAPE is pleased to recognise the contributions of Eng. Simpson, and to welcome him as a Fellow of the association.
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Eng. Philip Sobers FBAPE is a 1973 first class honours graduate of UWI in Civil engineering. He joined CEP and worked his way to directorship in 1985 and is currently Director-in-charge of structural projects in the Barbados office. Eng Sobers has served BAPE in all capacities over many years, including treasurer, secretary, vice president and president. He also served as chairman of IStructE, Caribbean Regional group. He has had responsibility for numerous large local and regional structural projects over the last 33 years, including GIAA new terminal building, Kensington Oval, the new Judicial Centre, Central bank and many other projects. Philip is a long-standing Fellow of IStructE (UK), ICE (UK), and a member of ASCE and is indeed a living example of what professional engineering is all about. BAPE is pleased and proud to recognise the quality contributions of Eng. Sobers to engineering over the last 45 years and to welcome him as a Fellow of the Association.
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The Hon. Ralph `Bizzy` Williams FBAPE is the Founder and Chairman of Williams Industries Incorporated. He is the holder of an Electrical Engineering degree from the University of the West Indies, a visionary and calculated risk taker with an uncanny ability to spot business opportunities in the bleakest of circumstances. Over the last 43 years, his knack for selecting skilled leaders and dedicated staff has helped him build one of the Caribbean`s leading conglomerates on a foundation of integrity, honesty, and determination. Bizzy, as he is affectionately called, has been recognized both regionally and internationally for his outstanding success. The Gold Crown of Merit of Barbados, the Ernst & Young Caribbean Entrepreneur of the year and World Entrepreneur of the Year in multiple enterprise creation are among the many awards he has received. Mr. Williams prides himself on having developed a strong business model. One that has lent itself to the development of a prosperous enterprise that strives to share the benefits with all of those who have worked hard to make it successful. He is recognized for his sterling contribution to business and industry in Barbados. Bizzy`s current drive to move Barbados towards 100% renewables typifies his dedication to building a better Barbados and his willingness to lead from the front. BAPE is proud and happy to recognise another true professional engineer and to welcome Eng. Ralph Williams as a Fellow of the Association.
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Guest of Honour
Eng. Errol Clarke FBAPE obtained his first degree in civil engineering from the UWI St Augustine in 1970. In 1973 he completed his MSc in Geotechnical Engineering at the University of Waterloo, Canada. He is registered to practice in Trinidad, where he is also a Fellow of APETT, and in Barbados. Engineer Clarke has now been contributing to the profession of Engineering in Barbados and the region, at the highest possible level, for 49 years. He started as an Associate of CEP Ltd.Trinidad and Tobago from 1977-1980 and a director from 1981-1986 before establishing Errol Clarke Associates Ltd Barbados and Trinidad where he continues as Managing Director. Some of the many major building projects for which Engineer Clarke has been responsible are: The Government Warrens Complex The former BNB at No1 Broad Street Queens College School Lester Vaughn School Pommarine Hospitality Institute Caricom Research Office Building UWI Cave Hill Clarendon 4-storey Accommodation for UWI graduate students St Michael District Hospital Barbados The Engineering Administration Building UWI St Augustine His wide accomplishment in civil works include: 1.8 km of the highway between Greenland and Walkers UWI Cave Hill expansion project - including the Usain Bolt complex Realignment of the highway at Horse Hill Redesign of the drainage systems in Central Bridgetown Rehabilitation and upgrade of the road infrastructure in St Vincent post 2013 Hurricane Tomas Engineer Errol Clarke has made other significant contributions to the field of engineering. He served on the Executive Committees of BAPE and of APETT and has been a mentor and role model for several engineers during his years of service. He has been a part time lecturer in Soil Mechanics in the Construction Management Post-Graduate Course at St Augustine Engineer Clarke has exemplified the highest standards in the management of the many large and complex projects which he has undertaken in Barbados, Trinidad, St Lucia, and St Vincent. He has provided leadership in construction and management; preparation of construction specifications; contract management; and coordination of multi-disciplinary project teams.Hie engineering expertise, knowledge and commitment has contributed to the success of the various projects that he has undertaken so far in his illustrious career. BAPE is pleased and honoured to welcome Engineer Errol Clarke into the chambers of our esteemed Fellowship and we thank him for the many years of excellent work and leadership that he has provided to the profession in the region.
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Guest of Honour
Eng Abdulhai Pandar FBAPE is a graduate of the City University, London, completing his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering in 1974. He immediately gravitated to the public service, joining the Ministry of Transport & Works and then the National Housing Corporation where he served as a Senior Technical Officer until 1981. During this period, he completed his Masters Degree in Civil Engineering at Clemson University in South Carolina. After a stint with Rayside Asphalt and Paving as engineer, he formed his own engineering company, Professional Engineering Services where he continues today as Principal Consultant. Engineer Pandor also served for a ten year period between 1999 and 2008 as Chief Operations Officer of Professional Technology Ltd in St Kitts. He has served the profession and the region in many various professional capacities; As a part time lecturer at the Barbados Community College Serving on technical committees with the BNSI to review local codes Representing Government of Barbados at the UN conference on transportation in 2017 As chairman of the Transport Authority As chairman of the National Housing Corporation On the Committee of Management of BAPE On the Engineers Registration Board Between his service as Senior Technical Officer in the Public Service and Principal Consultant with his own company, Engineer Pandor has taken a leadership role in innumerable structural and civil projects in Barbados, Trinidad, and St Kitts. Through his company, Professional Engineering Services, he continues to play a major role in the training and mentorship of numerous outstanding young engineers who will hopefully follow in his example of service to the Nation at the highest possible levels. Engineer Pandor has shown a level of dedication to national service that is commendable. He regularly attends public consultations to offer his advice and to share his experiences in the public interest, and has been an outstanding supporter of the BAPE`s thrust to get the vital role of professional engineering to be properly recognised and embraced by the country`s leadership. BAPE is pleased and honoured to welcome Engineer Abdulhai Pandor into the chambers of our esteemed Fellowship, and we thank him for the many years of outstanding work and leadership that he has provided to the profession in the region.
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awardees 2019
Eng David A Lashley FBAPE received his Higher National Certificate in Civil Engineering in the United Kingdom in the early 1960`s. After gaining valuable design experience with a UK firm in the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and the Mediterranean he was seconded to their office in Jamaica in a resident engineering capacity on major water supply projects for the Kingston and St. Andrew Water Commission, before returning to the United Kingdom, and then finally to Barbados. He created the first locally controlled engineering consultancy in 1973 offering services in the full range of civil and structural engineering. Mr Lashley developed an interest in coastal engineering and the environment leading to the establishment of the current Coastal Zone Management Unit. The Firm provided an early base for engineering consultancy in Barbados and empowered numerous professionals to go on to form their own firms and to make substantial contributions to engineering in the region. Some of the key projects for which he has been responsible include: The Barbados Port Authority (now Barbados Port Inc.) from the second half of the 1970`s, Development of the Shallow Draught Facility Bridgetown & South Coast Sewerage and Sewage Disposal System The ABC Highway The Inner and Outer By Pass Roads to Bridgetown The upgrade of the Careenage and the Constitution River Scarborough Complex in Oistins with its Magistrates Court Forensic Laboratory at Culloden Farm, The Royal Bank of Canada Headquarters in Broad Street The Barbados Shipping and Trading Headquarters at Warrens (now Massy Dome), converted from an automobile and heavy equipment facility. His experience in reinstatement of heritage properties included the Sea View Hotel in Hastings, subsequently expanded as the Savannah Hotel and Braemar Court in Deighton Road the main offices of his consultancy business. His regional projects includes: The Castries Port Development, St. Lucia, Basseterre Port, St. Kitts, Long Point Port and Charlestown Waterfront, Nevis and currently full responsibility for a new port facility at Road Bay, Anguilla having been responsible for the first port expansion there over 40 years ago. Also in the marine environment he has been responsible for numerous coastal protection projects including English and Falmouth Harbours redevelopment in Antigua and currently the Sea and River Rehabilitation Defences in Guyana. Major road works on the east and west coast highways in Grenada and Windward and Leeward Highways in St. Vincent, road improvements, coastal protection and water supplies expansion in Dominica, coastal protection and main drainage in Antigua and BVI and Master Ground Transportation in Grand Cayman and Designs for Phase 1. Mr. Lashley`s engineering practice is integrated with his urban planning in a Strategic Choice Approach to Decision-Making based on his master’s degree thesis in 1988. Among the various appointments held by Mr Lashley are: Chairman of the Engineering and Building Components Division Council of the Barbados National Standards Institution. Member of the Technical Advisory Committee of the Barbados Agricultural Society Member of the Advisory Committee on Export Services of the Barbados Export Promotion Corporation Chairman of the Planning Advisory Committee to the Minister responsible for Town and Country Development Planning. Member of the Advisory Committee on Planning and Implementation of Geographic Information Systems for the Government of Barbados Member of the UN Rapid Response Missions to assess effect of disasters (mainly hurricanes) over a period of 20 years, representing CIDA. Representative on the Bridgetown and the Speightstown Task Force for the Tourism Development Programme Life Member of the American Society of Civil Engineers Fellow of the Royal Society of Health Chartered Member of Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors Member of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association Charter Member of the Transportation & Development Institute of the American Society of Civil Engineers Over the last 57 years Mr. David Lashley, with the constant support of his loving wife Judy and children has contributed immensely to Engineering in Barbados and the region. BAPE is proud of his work and contributions and we are pleased to welcome him as a Fellow of the Association in recognition of his long and outstanding career of service to Engineering.
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Eng. Vivian-Anne Gittens FBAPE is the retired Chief Executive Officer of the Nation Group of Companies and the retired Publisher and CEO of the Nation Publishing Co. Limited. She holds a BSc in Engineering from UWI (1974) and an MBA from Ohio University (1981), Athens, Ohio, USA, and was registered as a professional engineer (Electrical) in Barbados on 4 July 1979. She gained her accountancy qualification in 1984 and was an inaugural Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados and is a fellow of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Nova Scotia, Canada. Vivian-Anne is a Certified Management Accountant (FCMA) and a trained management consultant. She has worked as a Management Consultant locally and regionally, and as a Project and Investment Analyst with development agencies in the region. A longstanding member of the Barbados Association of Professional Engineers, Mrs Gittens served voluntarily as BAPE`s Auditor for many years. Vivian-Anne chaired the Public Utilities Board for its last 5 years and served as the deputy chairman of the Fair Trading Commission in its initial years. Mrs. Gittens served on the Board of Sagicor Financial Inc.; Sagicor Life Inc.; The Mutual Bank of the Caribbean; GraceKennedy Money Services SRL; RBC Royal Bank Holdings (Caymans) Limited; The Nation Corporation; and One Caribbean Media Limited. She currently chairs the board of RBC Royal Bank (Barbados) Limited and sits on Boards of RBC Royal Bank Holdings (Barbados) Limited; RBC Royal Bank Holdings (Bahamas) Limited; Power Care Inc.; and AOne Supermarkets Limited; she serves on the Investigations and Disciplinary Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Barbados. Eng Gittens is best known for her role as the publisher of the Nation Publishing Co. Limited, and she has also made outstanding contributions to the development of Barbados in multiple other disciplines. BAPE is proud of Vivian-Anne`s achievements and we are happy and pleased to welcome her as a fellow of the Association.
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awardees 2020
Eng. Philip Tudor FBAPE (Deceased), For the past 14 years, has been the Deputy Chief Technical Officer (Operations) with the Ministry of Transport, Works and Water Resources and is responsible for, among other things, the maintenance and design of roads, bridges and buildings throughout the island. In 1986 he was awarded a Bachelor`s Degree in Civil Engineering from UWI, St. Augustine, Trinidad and was also the first Barbadian to be awarded a Fellowship and scholarship from the International Road Federation (IRF) in Washington to pursue a Master`s Degree in Civil Engineering in 1996. Philip is a Registered Professional Engineer and has been a member of the Engineers Registration Board since 2001. His engineering achievements include: The design and construction of bridges at Bath, Bruce Vale, Newcastle, Morgan Lewis and more recently Pie Corner, St. Lucy The design of Hope Bridge for the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines (2013) The design and construction of most of the gabion retaining structures in the Scotland District since 1990. The design and construction of Parts Unlimited Building on Constitution Road(on a raft foundation) The design and construction of the BET Credit Union building, 5th Ave. Belleville During the course of his career he also delivered lectures on topics including: The design of Hurricane Resistant Structures throughout the Caribbean (sponsored by the Organization of American States) Concrete Pavement Design and Construction Practices for Building Contractors Earthquakes and their impact on buildings (Sponsored by the Department of Emergency Management) Additionally he was part time lecturer in Structural Engineering at Barbados Community College between 1988 and 2001. Currently Philip is the Ministry`s Project Manager on the Highway 1 Project which involves road rehabilitation from the Frank Worrell Roundabout to Seaview Road St. James at a cost of $15 million.
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Adams award
Eng. Ralph J Adams FBAPE is a Civil and Structural Engineer, he has 36 years of experience and a career spanning a wide variety of projects and interests here in Barbados and in the Caribbean. At present Mr. Adams is the Managing Director and Principal Engineer at Adams Consulting International (ACI). This is a position he has held since 1996. ACI has been involved with many high profile and large-scale multi-million dollar projects. Prior to that, he was Managing Director at Adams Walton Associate Consultants Ltd. for the period 1984-1999. Mr. Ralph Adams started out early in his career as a Project Engineer with Halcrow Caribbean Ltd. Mr. Adams has had a very extensive career, which spans the length and breadth of the Caribbean. During the course of his career, he also contributed to national and international service via a number of key projects that include :- Fort Young Hotel , Dominica Mustique Company Portable Water Report The Hydrology study & Flood Risk Reduction for Natural Disaster Management; Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project BVI Hodges Bay Club Antigua SuperClubs Resorts , Hedonism and Starfish Jamaica This is just a flavor of those projects outside of Barbados; there are many more , too many to mention. Closer to home here in Barbados he has been involved with:- Port St. Charles Marina & Development US$220M Port Ferdinand Resort Development US$130M Barbados Water Mains Replacement 49 Km US$12M Sandals Barbados Resorts Phase I US$65M Sandals Barbados Resorts Phase II US$100M Beaches Barbados Resort US$225M Ralph Adams`s contributions to local engineering body of knowledge include:- Technical advice on cabinet paper for consideration for the upgrade of the South Coast Sewage Treatment Plant to Tertiary level Treatment Plant His Technical advisory role on the National Water Advisory Committee , to advise government on matters related to water distribution and related infrastructure Adaptation measures to counter the effects of climate change , with focus on Water Resource Management and Flood Resilience Northern Fisheries Complex and Retreat Marina Barbados with the projected growth of the fishing industry the need for a fishing facility on the northwest coast would bring much needed order to unplanned fishing activities and ease the pressure on the existing fishing complexes- a proposal was done to develop such a facility which included additional condominiums and marina development in St. Peter Provide engineering expertise and knowledge on the Golden Square Freedom Park; this was conceptualised as a gathering green space Direct contributions to Engineering include:- His provision for an Annual Internship Program for Engineering Students Member of the CWWA (Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association) member since 2016 He Continues to be a BAPE member and support the association and the profession Committee member on the National Water Advisory Committee (Barbados) Mentorship of graduate Engineers We congratulate Mr. Ralph Adams on his sterling contribution over the years as well as his commitment to national development in the projects he has undertaken, in addition to the advisory roles that he plays on several committees. We extend our most sincere congratulation on his elevation to the status of Fellow of BAPE. We wish him well in all of his works and continued management of Adams Consulting International.
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Peter's award
Eng. Peter W. B. Williams FBAPE graduated with a BSc. in mechanical Engineering, from the Manchester University in the UK in 1977, he had a change of course or added to his knowledge and went on to pursue Electrical Power Systems at UWI in 1982 and gained a MSc. in this area. Peter further went on to complete an MBA from the University of Western Ontario in 1990. Peter William has had a long and illustrious career, he is retied Managing Director/ Senior Vice President at Emera (Caribbean) Incorporated Barbados and worked there from 2011 to 2020. He also worked at the Barbados Light & Power Co. Ltd. where he started as a Generation Engineer in 1977 before migrating to the Garrison headquarters to take up a Senior Planning Engineer post in 1990. Peter worked his way up the ladder from there until he took over as Managing Director at BLPC from 2006 to 2011. He is a Chartered Engineer (UK), Member IMechE (UK), Member IEEE (US), Member and past President of BAPE. Peter William`s contributions to local engineering body of knowledge include:- Serving as BAPE president 1986-1987 Serving as BAPE secretary for 3 years Serving as a member of The Engineers Registration Board Director of CARILEC 2006-2018 (Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corp) Chairman CARILEC 2011-2013 During the course of his career, he also contributed to national and international service via-: Project Managing BLPC (new) Seawell Generation Station> $40M during 1995 to 2001 Project Managing 24KV underground transmission projects> $80M during 2003 to 2006 Project lead for the first grid tie solar Photovoltaic PV system in Barbados (2000) Lead on BLPC regulatory and technical requirements for customer owned PV to interconnect to the grid 2009-2012 Carilec contributions in the regional electricity sector Direct contributions to Engineering include:- Mentoring of graduate engineers at BLPC Use of engineering and management skills to serve the community as a whole; In areas for e.g. like the Lead Commodities Forum UNCTAD Barbados Other areas of involvement:- Being Founder of Suzuki Music (Barbados) Inc. (Violin) Member of the Privy Council President of Rotary club Barbados 2019-2020 Trustee of The BLPC self-insurance fund
Director of First Citizens Bank (Barbados) Ltd. We extend congratulations to retired Managing Director Mr. Peter Williams for serving in the Electric Utility and Energy sector for the past 43 years, for his continued support and involvement in the engineering profession. We also congratulate him on being elevated to the status of Fellow. We wish him well in all of his current and future endeavours and look forward to his continued works.
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TT award
Eng. Trevor T. Browne FBAPE gained his Electrical Engineering degree with honours from UWI St. Augustine in 1976. He was at that time, also awarded the Sir Solomon Hochoy Award for `Best Project in Electronics`. He went on to receive his Executive Masters in Management from the University of Lyon, France in 2008. Lt. Col Browne was employed by the local electric utility for just less than 40 years. During these years, he has been involved in many extracurricular activities at the national and international level. Lt. Col. Browne is a retired professional Electrical Engineer as well as a retired military person. He is however, not by any means retired from working on behalf of the Engineering profession or the Credit Union/Co-op movement. Browne is the founding President of the Cooperative General Insurance, and founding President of the Barbados Sustainable Energy Cooperative Society Ltd and continues to work in these areas. Lt. Col. Browne is the epitome of a committed and hardworking individual who has dedicated his life to one of service, consequently, in 2006, he was awarded the Barbados Silver Crown of Merit (SCM) for his contributions to youth development and voluntary work in various sectors of the Barbadian society. In addition, the Caribbean Cadet Medal (CCM) was awarded to him for his contribution to Caribbean youth through his work with the Caribbean Cadet Association. Lt. Col. Browne`s contributions to local engineering body of knowledge include: Serving as an engineering advisor to the Ministry of Energy for the period 2018-2020 Development of software to automate BAPE`s online operations including its CPD management Contributions to national engineering issues via numerous newspaper articles and TV presentations Chairman of the Engineers registration Board 2006-2009 During the course of his career, he also contributed to national and international service via: Serving in various capacities on the Executive Committee of the BAPE from 1980 - present; he currently holds the post of President of BAPE. Lt. Col. Browne is the longest continuous serving president of the BAPE. He was Council member of the Council of Caribbean Engineering Organisations (CCEO) for many years and the First Chairman of the restructured CCEO since 2020. Direct contributions to Engineering include:- Working as a Distribution Engineer at the Barbados Light & Power Company and working on several major engineering projects throughout his tenure as Distribution and Maintenance Engineer (while mentoring young engineers) Inclusive of being the project engineer for the Belmont Substation Project He eventually became the Chief Administrative Officer His career at BLPC spanned some 38 years Lt. Col. Trevor Browne`s work does not end here as he currently also serves as Deputy Chairman of the Barbados National Standards Institute (BNSI) T. T. Browne as he is affectionately known; is a humble individual who has no fear at all of speaking his mind, but he is an individual who is full of ideas and always willing to challenge the status quo. He is always looking for a better way to do things and can arguably be best described as a workaholic. Col. Browne also likes to `let off some steam` and does so with his table tennis as well as his other `toys`- his model aircraft building and flying. He has a special hobby of computer programming. We do not know where retired Lt. Col. Trevor Browne finds time to fully participate in all of these activities, but want to congratulate him on being elevated to the status of Fellow. We wish him well in all of his current and future endeavours and look forward to his continued works.
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Grenville award
Eng. Dr. Grenville Phillips II FBAPE is a longstanding and active member of the Barbados Engineering family. His contributions to the community has extended well beyond the technical field. He has made a name for himself as a politician, writer, artist, teacher project manager and in other areas. Some of the many major contributions for which Engineer Phillips has been credited are: Thirty-one (31) years` experience in Civil & Structural Engineering. Author of `The Regional Code of Practise for the Construction of houses`, `What Do These Cracks Mean? A Practical guide to identify the importance of cracks in buildings`. Fellow of the Institution of Structural Engineers; Fellow, Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation. Doctor of Engineering Degree from the University of Hertfordshire (UK) Training Seminars across many Banks, Expositions, Workshops, and Volunteer organisations both locally and across the Caribbean. Regional and national projects include hotels, Road Rehabilitation, Coast Guard, Grantley Adams International Airport, Kensington Oval. President, Barbados Association of Professional Engineering (3 terms). President, Barbados Coalition of Service Industries (2 term). Secretary, Institution of Structural Engineers, Caribbean Division (2 terms). Dr Phillips has exemplified the highest standards in the management of the many large and complex projects which he has undertaken in Barbados, and the region. He has provided leadership in construction and management; disaster preparedness; contract management; and coordination of multi-disciplinary project teams. His engineering expertise, knowledge and commitment has contributed to the success of the various projects that he has undertaken so far in his illustrious career. BAPE is pleased and honoured to welcome Engineer Dr. Grenville Phillips into the chambers of our esteemed Fellowship and we thank him for the many years of excellent work and leadership that he has provided to the profession in the region.
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Eng. Antonio Elcock has been practicing for over 33 years and has been making a significant contribution to the Association for the same period. In the early 90’s, Antonio held a series of lunchtime seminars for the Association. He represents the fraternity on the Planning and Development Board. He has served on the Barbados Engineers Registration Board from 2004 to 2007 and has mentored several Graduate Engineers.
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Eng. George Nicholson has been practicing engineering for over 32 years. He has made a significant contribution to the local engineering fraternity and currently is a member of ASHRAE CARICOM. He worked on several projects in Barbados including the Harrison Point Infectious Disease Control Unit during the COVID 19 pandemic. He currently works on the new Fire and Ambulance facility being constructed at the Pine, St Michael. Eng. Nicholson passed away in April 2024.
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Eng. Peter Thompson is a member of the Association for approximately 30 years and has made a significant contribution to the Association where he served as Honorary Secretary and Committee Member. He also served on the Barbados Engineers Registration Board as Chairman and Member. Eng. Thompson was part of the team that developed the BNSI Indoor Air Quality Standard and is currently a member of ASHRAE CARICOM. He has mentored several young graduates.
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Eng. Roger Blackman, FBAPE has over 33 years of experience in the energy sector and has built his career by contributions to engineering both locally and regionally. He was a past President of the BAPE and a past Director of the Barbados Engineers Registration Board He is currently a Director of the St Lucia Electricity Services Company (LUCELEC) and the Chairman of the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Company (CARILEC)
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Grenville award
Eng. Gregory Hazzard has over 30 years experience as a Civil Engineer. He has served as graduate Observer, Treasurer, Vice President and President of the Association. He was a member of the team then instrumental in setting up the first Secretariat at Black Rock. Eng Hazzard has mentored many young graduate engineers and served the BAPE on external subcommittees. He has worked on several projects including Wyndhams Sam Lords Castle.
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Eng. Joe Steinbok has been practicing for over 41 years. He has mentored many engineers who have gone on to own their own companies. Eng Steinbok has been recognized for converting the once derelict Harrison Point facility into the new state of art COVID facility in record time. He serves on the Board of Home Ownership Providing Energy Project, Apes Hill Project and the Synagogue Historic District.
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Prof Cardinal Warde is the Interim Executive of the Caribbean Science Foundation and is the founder and Director of the Barbados Junior Robotics Camp since 2015. Professor Ward is a holder of 12 patents and has published 4 book chapters and over 150 science and engineering articles in leading international journals. He also advised and mentored over 150 science and engineering students as Professor of Electrical Engineering over the past 50 years.
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Eng. Stephen Worme has spent over 34 years in management positions in the island’s sole electric utility company followed by three years as General Manage of a solar PV installation and Electrical contracting firms several years of energy consulting and several years on the Board of the Barbados Renewable Energy Association. His expertise includes Renewable Energy policy and development, strategic planning, business unit development, rate design change management and engineering among others.
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