The UWI celebrated with great pride the appointment of one of its distinguished alumni to the presidency of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Announced on June 1 as the President of the 78th Session of the UNGA, His Excellency Ambassador Dennis Francis is the first native of Trinidad and Tobago and the second UWI alum to hold the position. He joins His Excellency Dr. Samuel Rudolph Insanally of Guyana, who graduated from the University College of the West Indies (now The UWI) and served as the 48th UNGA President.

Extending congratulations, UWI Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles reminded us that UWI alumni are the most valuable resource and greatest value that the University brings to the global stage.