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A devoted teacher for many years, now, Sylma Finisterre is pursuing a new dream.
A retired teacher and mother of four is the newest member of St Lucia’s legal fraternity. Sylma Finisterre, who taught at Methodist Primary, Entrepot Junior Secondary School, Castries Comprehensive and Sir Arthur Lewis Community College before taking up studies in Law, was called to the bar on Thursday by Justice Ephraim Georges and presented by attorney at law Petra Nelson.
Sylma worked as an educator for three decades in St Lucia and the United States. She possesses a first degree in Accounting from UWI Cave Hill, and has co-authored the definitive text for CXC Office Administration, a tome she is currently engaged in revising and updating in keeping with modern technologies and management techniques.
In 2005, Sylma returned to UWI to embark on her current path, completing her first degree in two years, doing six and seven courses per semester instead of the normal five.
She graduated from Hugh Wooding Law School earlier this year, having done internships at the Registry of the High Court and at the Court Reporting Unit during the course of her studies.
The wife of former Deputy Director of Tourism and Member of Parliament for Babonneau, Felix Finisterre, Sylma is mother to Terry, Ian, Faye and Yuri. Faye actually preceded her mother as an attorney at law—she currently practices in Barbados. Sylma, presently attached to Chancery Chambers, has one grandchild, Akili.
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wow!it just shows you can achieve any thing u want at any age.its never too late too pursue your dreams.congrats mrs finnesterre!
well done sylma
Congrats Mrs Finisterre…CCSS was great with you!
Wow!!! that gives me the courage to persue my dreams, yes it is so true it is never too late
to go for what you want, the sky’ sthe limit Mrs.Finisterre. I do not know you but as a fellow St. Lucian I am very proud of you, Bravo and God’s speed
Sylma,
This is awesome. When some of think we are too old to get back to studies, this is an indication that whatever you put your mind to….your brain will allow. We are proud of you…CONGRATS!
Wow I love that story, Show the youth of today the only way is up !!! brains is what we need not physical violence going on through ignorance, Bravo Madam Finisterre Woman power show the big mouthing men!!! (hey that comes from a man ok ! )
well done,the sky is the limit,originally from guyana lived in st lucia,where my heart is ,now i ny,age does not matter,support,determination you can do it,congrats mrs,you have done it
Very proud of you mam….all the very best in your new endeavour.
Congratulations! I am so proud of your being called to the Bar. Further, you are a great example to women in St. Lucia that we can balance the demands of family with the impertaitive to excel in our own personal endeavours. You are indeed a phenomenal lady!
Congratulations, Sylma! Never to old to pursue a dream!
Congrats Sylma,
Hope we can celebrate this when I come over for christmas.
You are really a fine example for me and others to follow.
All the love.
Congratulations Mrs. Finisterre! You have raised your kids well and still achieved your dreams. I am proud of you and so are the many St. Lucians that were losing hope in themselves. I look forward to having a celebratory drink with you when I am in St. Lucia next time. Again, congratulations and keep the dream alive.
Congratulations, Sylma! An example worth following!
Congratulations Mrs. Finisterre, you were an inspiration to me at SALCC. So happy to know that I still have you to look up to as I am looking forward to following in your footsteps …………………. Blessings
Secretarial Class 96-98
Way to go my sister!! God really thought carefully when He made you. You are a source of strength and a great woman. May our mother’s blessing continue to be upon you as you begin your new journey. God bless from your nephew, Jamal and your sister Marietta your brothers Cecil, Russell and Roland.