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Repoere ReportPresident was invited to the function, but was unablebecause of prior commitments. We wish Mrs Clennon wellin the future.BarbadosThis member society continues to play an active rolewithin the region. They have successfully planned manyactivities throughout the year. The society has been giventhe mandate by the Health Professional body to manageits own members, ensuring that continuing education andprofessionalism are strictly adhered to. The society hasbeen working with its government to accomplish thispractice for many years. The society had a very successfulRadiographers’ Week, culminating with a dinner/lecture.The guest speaker was Mr. Sergio Guilband, a radiographerfrom the U.S.A., and who is a member of the ASRT.TrinidadUSAThe ASRT continues to be a source for the region’scontinuing educational programmes. Radiographers are ableto download and study the many programmes available onthe ASRT’s website. Within the last year, two radiographersfrom the English speaking member states wrote andsuccessfully passed the American Registry’s examinationin Radiography and one person passed the Mammographyexaminations.CanadaCongratulations to the Canadian Association (CAMRT) fortheir successful bid to host the Americas Congress in 2012.The other regional member states are being encouraged tofully support this congress.The Michener Institute continues to play an integral rolein the region by hosting educational mini workshops andthree-day courses. Trinidad continues to also play an active role within theregion. They have accommodated many workshops, the lastone sponsored by ISRRT/PAHO. The Vice-President wasa featured speaker at the last conference held at the end ofRadiographers’ Week. The society has recently decided tosupport and promote the Educational Trust Fund (WRETF)by placing a link to the fund on its website. The society is tobe applauded for such a gesture. The School of Radiography(COSTAATT) has started a Radiotherapy programme.Volume 45 – No. 2 27