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Keeping Campus Safe: The UWI St. Augustine Enforces Vehicle Controls

For Release Upon Receipt - September 8, 2025

St. Augustine


St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago – September 8th, 2025 — The University of the West Indies (The UWI), St. Augustine Campus, continues its commitment to campus safety with reinforced No Thoroughfare Zone measures, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance campus safety and ensure the well-being of students, staff, and visitors.

 

 “No Thoroughfare” signage installed at the Heart Ease Gate entrance, The UWI St. Augustine Campus.

 

Effective immediately, vehicular access to the campus will be as follows:

  • Authorised Vehicles: Only vehicles displaying valid 2025/2026 UWI vehicle permits will be allowed entry via the North Gate entrance (adjacent to Republic Bank) or the South Gate entrance (closest to Churchill Roosevelt Highway).
  • Unauthorised Vehicles: Vehicles without the current permits will be redirected to the Visitor’s Entrance (The Daaga Gate on St. Augustine Circular Road, opposite Freedom Hall), where stringent security screening will be conducted. Entry through this gate will be allowed Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 9:30 am.
  • Traffic Flow Adjustment: To further facilitate safe movement, a one-way traffic system will be in effect on the section of Lewis Avenue between the Daaga Gate and the northern junction with Wooding Drive (opposite the tennis courts), Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 9:30 am, with traffic flowing east to west.

The UWI encourages all staff, students, and visitors to familiarise themselves with these regulations and plan their travel accordingly. These initiatives underscore The UWI’s commitment to fostering a secure campus environment while ensuring smooth access for authorised personnel.

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About The University of the West Indies

 

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is the Caribbean’s premier higher education institution and one of only two regional universities in the world. With five campuses across the English-speaking Caribbean and global centres in partnership with universities in North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Europe, The UWI continues to be a beacon of academic excellence, research innovation, and societal impact. Consistently ranked among the world’s best by Times Higher Education (THE), The UWI is a global leader in addressing critical challenges, including climate change, sustainability, and development.

As The UWI St. Augustine Campus celebrates its 65th anniversary in 2025 under the theme Beyond 65: From the Caribbean, For the World, it pays tribute to its Caribbean roots while highlighting its contributions to solving global challenges. This milestone underscores the campus's significant role in producing ground-breaking research and fostering talent that transcends regional boundaries to shape a better world. The UWI St. Augustine’s researchers, academics, and graduates continue to make an international impact, exemplifying the university’s mission to serve the region while influencing the world.

 

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