UWI can move forward with the first phase of its US$80 million expansion at the Five Islands Campus. A detailed Environmental and Social Impact Assessment found that the project is suitable to proceed. The report says the environmental and social impacts can be managed with proper planning and monitoring. EcoUrban Planning Ltd. prepared the assessment […]
UWI Five Islands Campus now boasts nearly 2,000 students after only four years. The campus also plans a major EC$300 million expansion. The Government of Antigua and Barbuda established the campus despite early criticism. Some critics doubted a small nation could support a university campus. Others believed outstanding arrears would block the project. However, the […]
UWI Games 2026 will officially begin on Friday with a live opening ceremony on UWItv. Moreover, the event marks the return of the regional sporting tradition after a hiatus. The University of the West Indies will broadcast the ceremony at 5:30 PM Jamaica time. Meanwhile, Eastern Caribbean viewers can tune in at 6:30 PM. This […]
UWI Five Islands Campus has honoured top students for strong academic performance. The recognition covers the first semester of the 2025–2026 academic year. Moreover, the university named students to the Honour Roll and Principal’s List. These awards celebrate consistent academic achievement and discipline. The ceremony took place with both in-person and online attendance. In addition, […]
UWI Five Islands Campus reports a surplus of EC$3.7 million for the last academic year. Additionally, the operating margin reached 13.2%, showing strong fiscal discipline. However, two financial metrics moved in the wrong direction. Specifically, the total expenses-to-income ratio rose, and the operating margin dipped. These changes, explained Principal Professor Justin Robinson, were due to […]
UWI and Nigerian universities have launched a new partnership to strengthen education links between Africa and the Caribbean. The initiative reflects growing cooperation between CARICOM and the African Union. Recently, The University of the West Indies hosted a delegation from Nigeria. The meeting took place at the university’s regional headquarters in Jamaica. The delegation included […]
UWI Five Islands Campus is celebrating a major milestone. Its Postgraduate Debate Team placed second at the 2026 Inter-Campus Competition. The event took place February 20–21 at The UWI Mona Campus in Jamaica. Notably, this marked Five Islands’ first appearance. Moreover, the result stunned many observers. The team competed under the Five Islands Association of […]
UWI economist Dr Daren Conrad is urging the State to end full funding for tertiary education. He says public financing should stop at secondary school. After that, students should pay part of the cost. Conrad spoke at a UWI Trade and Economic Development Unit panel. The discussion focused on backpay promises and the macroeconomy. According […]
UWI posthumously conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws degree on the late Honourable Don Wehby last Saturday in Kingston.The award was presented during the graduation ceremony for the Mona School of Business and Management and the Faculty of Sport. The University of the West Indies said the honour recognized Wehby’s outstanding service to business, sports, […]
Students at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus are protesting the decision to resume in-person classes shortly after Hurricane Melissa hit. Many feel the university is rushing things. The storm left thousands displaced, without power, and struggling to cope. The students want a one-week pause before classes start again. The students describe […]
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