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Dr Jeetah was elected Member of the National Assembly in December 2003 for the first time for Constituency No.7 (Piton/Rivière du Rempart), and remained so until April 2005. Dr Jeetah was re-elected as: • Member of the National Assembly for Constituency No.11 (Vieux Grand Port-Rose Belle), in 2005 and became Minister of Industry, Small and Medium Enterprises, Commerce & Cooperatives (2005 to 2008).He became Minister of Health & Quality of Life (2008 to 2010). • Member of the National Assembly for Constituency No.10 (Montagne Blanche- GRSE)in 2010 and became Minister of Tertiary Education, Science, Research and Technology till 2014. Education and Qualifications: a. University of Cambridge (2002 -2003) - ACU Research Fellowship b. University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST) (1984-1993) • BSc (Hons) – Textile Technology • PhD – Textile Technology

‘WORKSHOP ON BIOSAFETY RISK COMMUNICATION’

 
 
 
 
I was at a workshop on Biosafety Risk Communication organised by the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biosafety in collaboration with the University of Mauritius, held at the Gold Crest Hotel. The workshop aims at enhancing the skills of local and international participants in communicating more effectively and authoritatively on issues surrounding products derived from modern biotechnology to a wide range of stakeholders. The challenge to the organizers now is to ensure that the outcome of this training provides a clear direction in performing good risk communication in this potentially beneficial technology. I wish them a productive engagement and a good stay!

‘Conferment of the Degree of Doctor of Civil Law honoris causa’

 








I was at the Conferment of the Degree of Doctor of Civil Law honoris causa upon His Excellency, Mr. S. R. Nathan, President of the Republic of Singapore, in presence of the Prime Minister Dr the Hon. N. Ramgoolam, GCSK, FRCP and other eminent personalities.