May 2011


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Congratulations to Dr Tewarie

The UWI congratulates Dr. Bhoendradatt Tewarie on his appointment as Minister of Planning, Economic and Social Restructuring and Gender Affairs. Dr. Tewarie has served the University for over two decades in a number of leadership roles including Executive Director of the Institute of Business, St. Augustine Campus from 1992 to 2001, Principal of the St. Augustine Campus from 2001 to 2007 and Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Planning and Development from 2007 to May 2011. The UWI wishes him all the very best in his new role as Cabinet Minister.

Professor Andrew Downes has been named Pro-Vice-Chancellor of Planning and Development to replace Dr Tewarie. In his role as Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Professor Downes will oversee the final year of implementation of the University’s 2007-2012 Strategic Plan and will coordinate the construction of the 2012-2017 Plan.