I recently had the privilege of receiving some wonderful and inspiring news about one of our accomplished young black men, Mr Ricardo Eversley, a British born  Barbadian offspring. With his consent, I am pleased to share this news, which highlight his remarkable achievements.
Ricardo Eversley is the son of Mrs Judy Eversley and the late Dr Owen Oswald Eversley, OBE, who served as a former Deputy High Commissioner for Barbados to the UK. Currently based in London, Ricardo is a creative professional and holds the position of Senior Lecturer at the London Metropolitan University in the School of Art, Architecture and Design.
His broad knowledge of past, present and future trends is reflected in a diverse mix of consultancy, teaching, and creative practice-based solutions. These solutions are featured across the niches of digital products, branding, entertainment, fashion, and youth culture. At present, his research focuses on diversity in learning, the impact and significance of e-learning methodologies, contemporary digital products such as websites and apps, and the interplay of image and type, data, and visualisation.
Ricardo continues to advance his learning and contribute to academia, and he recently graduated with an MA in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, which he received alongside students he teaches within The School of Art, Architecture and Design and three other schools at London Metropolitan University, Winter Graduation.. Ricardo was invited to deliver the opening address at the graduation ceremony at London Metropolitan University. He chose to frame his speech around the esteemed late leader of Barbados, The Rt Excellent Errol Walton Barrow, and his concept of the “Mirror Image.” In his address, Ricardo emphasised that graduation is not merely an event, but a privilege earned through sustained engagement.
In his speech, Ricardo spoke of achievements and reflected on The Rt Errol Barrow, the first Prime Minister of Barbados, whose visionary stance on education and self-determination included the idea of the mirror image we hold of ourselves. Ricardo then posed a thought-provoking question to the graduates: “What kind of reflection do you carry with you today?”
Ricardo’s presentation can be viewed here.
The Caribbean Daily Eye extends its congratulations and best wishes to Mr Ricardo Eversley for his accomplishments and contributions to the world of education.
Anderson Connell
Sources: London Metropolitan University, Mr Ricardo Eversley, Mrs Judy Eversley.
03 Nov 2025
