Inaugural CAS Meeting 1988
The inaugural meeting of the Caribbean Academy of Sciences (CAS), combined with an
international seminar on "Science, Development and Society" was
held at the Central Bank Auditorium, Financial Complex, Eric Williams Plaza in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago on 16th and 17th May 1988.
CONTENTS
Foreword
Acknowledgements
Profiles of Scientists Addressing the Inaugural Meeting
Inauguration Programme
Steering Committee
Inauguration Addresses by Dignitaries
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Welcome Address by Professor R. Saunders
- Official Opening by Senator Michael Williams
- Official Address by The Hon. Winston Dookeran
Minister of Planning and Mobilization
- Realisation of the Inauguration of Caribbean Academy of Sciences
by The Rt Hon. J.G.M. Compton
Chairman of Caribbean Heads of Government
- Keynote Address: "Science, Communications, Development and Society",
Professor W J. Whelan
President, ICSU Press.
- Vote of Thanks by Professor G.M. Richards
Principal of UWI, SL Augustine
The Natural Sciences, Development and Society
Professor G.C. Lalor
Pro Vice Chancellor of U.W.I., Mona, Jamaica
The Medical Sciences, Development and Society
Professor Rolf Richards
Head, Department of Medicine, U.W.I. St.Augustine.
Social Sciences, Development and Society
Mr. Frank Barsotti
The Engineering Sciences, Development and Society
Professor H. Phelps
The Agricultural Sciences, Development and Society
Mr. Hayden Blades.
Sane Experiences of The African Academy of Sciences
Dr. C.H.D. Magadza
Messages from Foreign Academies, Embassies and Dignitaries
The first response came from TWAS in March 1988
Decisions Taken at Meeting
Draft Constitution,
Constitution, Caribbean Academy
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