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The University of the West Indies extends sympathy to the nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis on the passing of its distinguished statesman, former Governor General, Sir Samuel Weymouth Tapley Seaton.
A friend of the University, Sir Tapley was among the most vibrant and visible patrons of The UWI’s annual Global Giving programme. Since 2017, in his support, he hosted the yearly Global Giving & Pelican Award Ceremony at Government House in collaboration with the UWI Alumni Association – Saint Kitts and Nevis Chapter.

The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, on the passing of Caribbean political stalwart, Sir Lloyd Erskine Sandiford. 

Environmental researchers will receive much-needed financial support following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, Harris Paints, and its Chairman and President, Robert L. Jones. The money will support teaching and research at the campus’ Centre for Resource Management and Environmental Studies (CERMES). 

An editorial by Dr. Kai-Ann Skeete, Trade Research Fellow of the Shridath Ramphal Centre for International Trade Law, Policy & Services at The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill. 

The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus celebrated World Environment Day on June 5^th with a lecture on the interventions needed to control the invasions of flatworms, lionfish and sun corals in Barbados.

The Caribbean has a new resource which addresses one of the most contentious issues in economic policy in the Caribbean – devaluation of the exchange rate. Former Governor of the Central Bank of Barbados, Dr. Delisle Worrell has authored a book entitled, Development and Stabilization in Small Open Economies: Theories and Evidence from Caribbean Experience which provides explanations of the effects on the development of small economies of other economic policies: interest rate changes, tax policies, government subsidies, how government expenditures are allocated and government debt.

For the last 75 years, the success of the University has depended on the work of many unsung heroes and heroines who continue to ensure that the 

The long-standing relationship between China and the Caribbean provides a basis on which Caribbean countries can seriously pursue strategic trade opportunities especially in the areas of tourism and spirits.  
This is the view shared by H.E. Ambassador Wayne McCook, Assistant Secretary-General, CARICOM Single Market and Trade (CSMT) Office as the featured speaker of the Third Confucius Institute Lecture marking The University of the West Indies 75th anniversary and the 60th anniversary of The UWI Cave Hill Campus. The ambassador expounded on the dynamic partnership between the Caribbean and China in a changing world during his presentation.

With the eruption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT higher education experts are concerned about where these tools fit in the academic space. The University of the West Indies’ virtual Vice-Chancellor’s Forum on Artificial Intelligence (AI): A Blessing or Curse for Higher Education held on May 9, 2023, placed education experts on a panel to discuss the unfolding issues.

The University of the West Indies has proven to be resilient and relevant over its 75 years of service to the Caribbean, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The UWI has said.