As part of the Campus’s 65th Anniversary, and to commemorate Founder’s Day, our talented staff members shared their talents in the UWI 65th Anniversary Showcase on Sunday, October 12th, 2025, at the Daaga Auditorium. There was a lovely array of skilled performers who captivated the audience.
Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine (centre) poses for a photograph with performers at the 65th anniversary Talent Show
The list of talented staff performers includes:
- Ms Ariel Burke (Soprano) –Vocal Solo
- Mr Nicholas Sinanan – Tabla Solo
- Mr Kevin Nakhid – Vocal Solo
- Mr Jessel Murray – Piano Solo
- Mrs Marcia Nathai-Balkissoon – Motivational Spoken Word Performance
- Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine – Vocal Solo
- Dr Shivannand Maharaj – Indian classical Violin Solo
- Mr Isaiah Clement – Saxophone Solo
- Ms Alicia Mitchell – Spoken Word Performance
- Professor Rose-Marie Belle Antoine and The UWI Arts Chorale – Vocal Performance
- Ms Martina Chow-Antoine – Flute Solo
- Mrs Donna Caesar – Vocal Solo
- Mr Khion De Las – Steelpan Solo
They delighted the audience with their varied renditions, and Ms Ariel Burke received the People’s Choice Award. This celebration of Founder’s Day was the brainchild of Ms Shanelle Glasgow, Manager, Events and Projects, Marketing and Communications.