Government and Saudi Fund Discuss Progress on UWI Five Islands Expansion

The Government of Antigua and Barbuda has initiated high-level discussions with the Saudi Fund for Development to advance the expansion and development of The University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus. These talks, led by MP Daryll Matthew, aim to outline the next phases of the campus’s transformation, which is central to the government’s vision of establishing it as a premier educational institution in the Eastern Caribbean. During the meeting, MP Matthew revealed the first architectural renderings of the proposed campus, describing it as a future landmark that will stand out as the most aesthetically impressive university in the region. The collaboration with the Saudi Fund underscores the government’s commitment to enhancing educational infrastructure and fostering academic excellence. This initiative is expected to significantly boost the local economy and provide enhanced opportunities for students across the Caribbean.