The relaunch of the physical presence of the University of the West Indies in the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) was marked by a special ceremony for the re-opening of the Site on Providenciales on Friday, March 15, 2019.
A large cross section of the public, including the Honourable Premier, Mrs. Sharlene Cartwright-Robinson and other Government, Education and visiting University Officials attended the Site Relaunch/Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony at the Town Centre Mall.
The programme was chaired by Manager for the UWI Open Campus British Overseas Territories, Dr. Phyllis Fleming- Banks, who has responsibility for the Turks and Caicos Islands. Remarks came from Director of the UWI Open Campus Country Sites, Dr. Francis Severin, Pro Vice Chancellor and Principal of the Open Campus, Dr. Luz Longsworth, Vice Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles and the Honourable Minister for Education, Mrs. Karen Adams-Malcolm. Also on hand for the occasion, was Chair of the Open Campus Council, Her Excellency, Ambassador, Dr. June Soomer.
During the ceremony, the University paid tribute and presented appreciation plaques to former Resident Tutor, Dr. Carlton Mills, President and Vice President of the TCI Community College, Dr. Hubert Fulford and Mr. Samuel Forbes and the Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services.
The UWI Open Campus Site was previously located on Grand Turk, before closing a few years ago. The relaunch, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Youth, Culture and Library Services, is in keeping with the TCI Government and the University’s commitment to improving access to tertiary education. In expressing their appreciation to the Government of the TCI, the UWI officials noted that in its new location the University is now better poised to serve its current and new students in the Turks and Caicos Islands.
The relaunch activities also included the historic hosting of the UWI Open Campus Council Meeting and a Distinguished Public Lecture by Vice Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles entitled ‘From Whence We’ve Come: The argument in support of Reparations’.
– Press Release
(Published without editing by The Anguillian newspaper.)
