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Pre-Budget Discussion – Trade and Economic Development Unit

Posted Monday, September 22, 2025


The Trade and Economic Development Unit (TEDU) invites you to a Pre-Budget Discussion on Friday, 26 September 2025, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. via Zoom. This virtual session is free and open to the public. 

About the Event

This timely discussion will stimulate national dialogue on the 2025/2026 National Budget, exploring critical issues such as:

-          The country’s economic development prospects

-          Revenue-generating opportunities to strengthen the economy

-          The importance of fiscal discipline and responsible financial management

Panellists

-          Dr. Bhoendradatt Tewarie – Former Pro-Vice Chancellor and UWI Principal, and Former Minister of Planning

-          Dr. Indera Sagewan – Lecturer in Trade, Globalization and Development, Institute of International Relations, The UWI St Augustine

-          Professor Roger Hosein – Professor of Economics, The UWI St Augustine

Moderator

-          Mr. Vivek Charran – Chairman, Confederation of Regional Business Chambers

Registration

Register to attend here: https://bit.ly/UWI-TEDU-budget

 For further information, please contact Mark Roopchan at mark.roopchan@uwi.edu