By Simone Augustus, Corporate Communications Officer
The University of the Southern Caribbean (USC) is counting the days to its 91st Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at 9:00 am. This landmark event will take place at the USC Auditorium on the Main Campus in Maracas Valley, St. Joseph, and will also be streamed live on YouTube (youtube.com/@UoSC), allowing a global audience to join in celebrating the achievements of the Class of 2024.
Honoring Excellence: The 2024 Spirit of USC Awardees
A highlight of the commencement ceremony will be the presentation of the 2024 Spirit of USC Awards, recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to their fields and exemplify the values of USC. One such esteemed awardee is Mr. Fitzroy Harewood, the current President of Point Lisas Nitrogen Limited.
Meet Mr. Fitzroy Harewood
Mr. Fitzroy Harewood is a distinguished leader in the energy sector with nearly four decades of experience spanning the oil, gas, power, and petrochemical industries. As President of Point Lisas Nitrogen Limited, an Ammonia manufacturing facility in Point Lisas Industrial Estate (North), Trinidad, Mr. Harewood oversees operations in a joint venture company owned by two US-based entities.
After graduating from the University of the West Indies St. Augustine in 1985 with a B.Sc. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Mr. Harewood began his career at the Telephone Company of Trinidad and Tobago (later TSTT) as an Engineer-in-training and project engineer.
A year later, he joined the Trinidad and Tobago Oil Company Limited (Trintoc), a predecessor of Petrotrin, where he worked as a Project Engineer on various projects.
In 1995, Mr. Harewood transitioned to Hydro Agri Trinidad Limited, which later became Yara Trinidad Limited, based in Savonetta Point Lisas. Over the years, he ascended through various roles, including Assistant Manager, Engineering, and Production Manager. His career then took him to The Power Generation Company of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (PowerGen), where he served as General Manager from 2011 to 2015.
In November 2015, Mr. Harewood was appointed President of Petrotrin, a position he held until February 2018. He then took on the role of President at Point Lisas Nitrogen Limited in June 2018.
Leadership and Service
Mr. Harewood is also deeply involved in the local energy sector as Chairman of the Point Lisas Energy Association of CEOs (PLEA) and Chairman of the Safe To Work (STOW) Implementation Board of the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago. His professional affiliations include memberships in The American Chamber of Commerce of Trinidad and Tobago, the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago, the Society for Human Resource Management, the Project Management Institute, and the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mr. Harewood has been a dedicated leader within the local Credit Union sector and community sports organizations in southwest Trinidad. He is also a long-serving elder of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Cochrane Village, Guapo, Point Fortin, where he has held leadership roles for over 43 years.
Join Us in Celebration
USC invites everyone to join in this significant celebration of the Class of 2024, a cohort guided by the aim, “Guided by Faith, Destined by His Calling,” and inspired by the theme, “Determined Minds, Boundless Futures.” This year’s ceremony is not just a testament to the graduates’ hard work and dedication, but also an opportunity to honor alumni from the classes of 1974 and 1999 as the gold and silver classes, respectively.
As USC approaches its centennial in 2027, the university continues to uphold its philosophy of holistic development—cultivating intellectual curiosity, moral integrity, cultural diversity, and spiritual nurture. Over the past century, more than 32,000 alumni have carried forward USC’s legacy of “Beyond Excellence,” transforming lives and communities globally.
Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a milestone event. Tune in live on YouTube to be part of a celebration that honors the past, celebrates the present, and inspires the future.
