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Principal Copeland confirms UWI's role in operationalizing the Couva Hospital

For Release Upon Receipt - April 27, 2018

St. Augustine


ST. AUGUSTINE, Trinidad and Tobago. April 27, 2018 - The University of the West Indies St. Augustine Campus confirms that it has met with the Government of Trinidad and Tobago on UWI's role in the operationalization of the Couva Hospital. Discussions are ongoing and the details are still being worked out. Commenting on the announcement by the Prime Minister, Dr. Keith Rowley, UWI St. Augustine Campus Principal, Professor Brian Copeland said “ I am pleased that the St. Augustine Campus has been engaged on this venture. We look forward to working  to optimize the use of the hospital for the benefit of all".  

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