University of the West Indies Archives

Eric Williams: The complete literary works of Trinidad and Tobago’s scholar-statesman

Jevan Soyer May 18, 2026 LITERATURE 0

The literary works of Eric Williams: History, politics and Caribbean identity.

Eric Williams remains the most influential Caribbean historian and political intellectual of the twentieth century, with literary works that transformed global understanding of slavery, colonialism, capitalism, Caribbean identity, and decolonisation. His publications reshaped Atlantic historiography, challenged imperial narratives, and established the Caribbean as a serious field of academic inquiry. From …

Student Writing Tips: Make best assignments fast

Sweet TnT September 7, 2023 EDUCATION 0

Student Writing Tips , serious ethnic young woman using laptop at home

If you are one of those students who get worried and panic when they hear the teachers say: “that’s your assignment for tomorrow,” then don’t worry, we’re here for you.

Principal Reece – selfless and committed

Kielon Hilaire August 29, 2016 LIFESTYLE 0

Kezia Reece with students, selfless principal, photo Sheldon Moore, Sweet T&T, Sweet TnT, Trinidad and Tobago, Trini, vacation, travel,

By Kielon Hilaire. Ask UWI degree holder and principal Kezia Reece, “So what do you do for a living?“ and she’ll simply tell you, “I own my own school.” Kezia graduated from the University of the West Indies with a BA degree in English Language and Literature with Education. Principal Reece followed …

St Augustine vendors on roadside

Sweet TnT August 28, 2016 FOOD 0

Coconut vendor in UWI opposite U-WEE doubles in University of West Indies, St Augustine, Sweet T&T, Sweet TnT, Trinidad and Tobago, Trini, vacation, travel

A coconut vendor sits and waits for his next customer at an intersection on UWI campus in St Augustine. His coconuts are small, large, contains water only, or both water and jelly. Customers can even enjoy an ice cold coconut if they like. You need to step back as he draws his cutlass …