In a heartbreaking turn of events, Alexia Trim, a 23-year-old Belmont native and exceptional law student, passed away on October 22 in Colombia, where she had been undergoing medical treatment. Just one day before she was set to graduate with first-class honours in Law from the University of the West Indies (UWI) St. Augustine campus, her life was tragically cut short. Trim had been battling Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM), a rare condition involving abnormal blood vessels that can lead to brain bleeding. Despite her health struggles, she remained a beacon of brilliance, humility, and determination throughout her academic journey. Her untimely death sent shockwaves through the Faculty of Law and her peers, who learned of her passing via a WhatsApp group chat on the eve of their graduation ceremony. During the ceremony, valedictorian Jehoshua Williams paid a poignant tribute, stating, “We remember our classmate, Alexia Trim, who should have crossed the stage with us today. Her absence is deeply felt, yet her spirit remains part of our journey.” Trim had been airlifted to Colombia for a surgical procedure related to her condition, but complications arose post-surgery, leading to her passing in intensive care. Tributes have poured in from friends, classmates, and lecturers, who admired her courage and academic excellence. Dr. Alicia Elias-Roberts, Dean of the Faculty of Law, described Trim as an exceptional student who faced every challenge with grace and determination. Dr. Safiya Ali, one of her lecturers, highlighted Trim’s remarkable achievements, including leading UWI’s team to second place in the XV Annual Caribbean Court of Justice International Law Moot Competition, where she was also named Best Oralist. Despite her physical discomfort, Trim continued to excel academically and inspire those around her. Her legacy has sparked calls for the university to memorialize her contributions, a proposal the faculty may consider after consulting her family. Funeral arrangements have yet to be announced.