THE EDITOR, Sir:
ST. ALBURN MUNROE need have no doubts about the 'longevity' of the certificate which he has received from the University of the West Indies. In its more than 50 years of operation, the university has used the highest quality natural parchtone paper, which is universally recommended by printers for the production of certificates.
The university normally sources the paper for the certificates overseas.
This year, the same paper was used, but it came from a different supplier. Given proper care, I have no doubt that the paper will outlast not only Mr. Munroe himself, but indeed, generations to come.
I am not sure what criteria Mr. Munroe used in his determination that the certificate was not 'eyecatching'. The intention is to produce a certificate that records in a clear unambiguous fashion, details of the degree, the name of the institution granting same with the signatures of the appropriate officers, duly authenticated with a seal.
This is done in a manner that befits the traditions of an institution whose antecedents date back many centuries.
I am, etc.,
CARROL EDWARDS (Mrs)
Public Relations Officer
UWI, Mona Campus
