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UWI to Host Grand Final as T&T and Jamaica Face Off in International Reparation Debate 2026

For Release Upon Receipt - April 17, 2026

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The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, W.I., Friday, April 17, 2026—Can T&T win back-to-back? Or will Jamaica take it back? The stage is set. The arguments are sharpened. The stakes have never been higher.

The Centre for Reparation Research at The University of the West Indies is pleased to announce the Grand Final of its International Reparation Debate Competition 2026, taking place on Wednesday, April 22, at (10:00 AM EST/JA), at The UWI Regional Headquarters in Jamaica.

After weeks of rigorous debate, intellectual sparring, and unforgettable moments, it all comes down to Our Lady of Fatima College (Trinidad and Tobago) vs Clarendon College (Jamaica).

One team is chasing history. The other is chasing redemption.

Our Lady of Fatima College enters the final with the weight and confidence of a nation that knows how to win. But Clarendon College, last year’s runners-up, returns with unfinished business and something to prove.

Adding to the excitement, the Grand Final will be hosted by renowned Jamaican journalist and broadcaster Dionne Jackson Miller, bringing her signature poise and sharp engagement to this historic occasion.

The International Reparation Debate Competition—currently in its second year—kicked off on February 9. It provides a regional platform, especially for Caribbean youth, to engage critically with the history and future of reparatory justice while developing research, advocacy, and public speaking skills.

This event transcends a mere debate; it is a vigorous clash of ideas, preparation, and purpose, where the next generation confronts some of the most pressing questions surrounding reparatory justice.

Expect bold arguments. Expect sharp rebuttals. Expect moments that will echo beyond the stage.

The event will be broadcast live on UWItv, via www.uwitv.global, or UWItv’s Facebook Channel bringing the moment to audiences across the region and beyond on April 22.

 

 

 

 

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 About The University of the West Indies

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has played a crucial role in Caribbean development for over 75 years, consistently contributing to the improvement of the well-being of people across the region.

Established in 1948 as a university college of London in Jamaica, with just 33 medical students, UWI has grown into an internationally respected, global university with nearly 50,000 students. Today, it boasts five campuses: Mona in Jamaica, St. Augustine in Trinidad and Tobago, Cave Hill in Barbados, Five Islands in Antigua and Barbuda, and its Global Campus, along with international centres in partnership with universities across North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.

 The UWI offers over 1000 certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate degree options in Culture, Creative and Performing Arts, Food and Agriculture, Engineering, Humanities and Education, Law, Medical Sciences, Science and Technology, Social Sciences, and Sport. As the leading university in the Caribbean, it is home to the largest pool of intellect and expertise in the region, dedicated to addressing the critical issues facing both the Caribbean and the wider world.

 Validated by its inclusion in the Times Higher Education (THE) annual rankings since 2018, The UWI has affirmed its position as one of the top universities globally. It stands out as the only English-speaking institution in the Caribbean featured in four of THE's prestigious ranking lists. The World University Rankings evaluate over 2,000 research-focused universities worldwide, while the Golden Age University Rankings highlight institutions established between 50 and 80 years ago. The Latin America Rankings focus specifically on universities within Latin America and the Caribbean. Additionally, the Impact Rankings assess universities based on their contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

 This recognition has also springboarded the establishment of The UWI’s International School for Development Justice (ISDJ), a global online graduate business school aimed at preparing future leaders for sustainable development.

 The UWI is an SDG-engaged university consistently recognised among the best in the world. Discover more at www.uwi.edu.

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