Washington, DC: Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Major General (Ret’d) Antony Anderson, has hailed the enduring contribution of The Mico University College and its alumni, describing the institution as a cornerstone of Jamaica’s educational development and national character.

Delivering the keynote address at the Mico Old Students’ Association New York Chapter gala at the Glen Terrace in Brooklyn, New York, celebrating the organisation’s 51st anniversary on Sunday, May 17, Ambassador Anderson praised the association for decades of service to Jamaica through scholarships, mentorship, and support for students.

Addressing an audience of alumni and supporters, he commended the association’s commitment to nation-building, noting that generations of Mico graduates have gone on to make significant contributions not only in education but across many professional fields worldwide.