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Future-Proofing: Visionary Advocacy for Sustainable Progress

UWItv in Grenada

UWItv Global and the Government of Grenada signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to boost media collaboration and communication across the Caribbean. The agreement, formalised during the 48th CARICOM Heads meeting in Barbados on February 21, 2025, united the Government Information Service (GIS) of Grenada with UWItv, the University of the West Indies’ official media platform. This strategic partnership aims to harness both organisations’ strengths—UWItv’s academic and broadcast expertise and GIS’s public service reach—to enhance regional media capacity and promote knowledge- sharing. The collaboration promises to deliver specialised media programmes on pressing topics such as climate resilience, public health, and cultural preservation. It also emphasises training opportunities, including internships and workshops for media professionals, and encourages joint research into digital broadcasting and audience engagement. Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell hailed the alliance as a “natural and welcoming relationship,” while The UWI Vice-Chancellor Sir Hilary Beckles underscored UWItv’s commitment to serving the Caribbean community. With over 5 million viewers across 20 countries, UWItv’s expanded role will help drive innovation in public education and advocacy, positioning the Caribbean at the forefront of media development.