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As the Government prepares to unveil its 2026 Budget on Monday, a sense of unease hangs over the University of the West Indies (UWI), St Augustine campus. While some students expressed cautious optimism, others voiced deep anxiety.
For many students, the coming fiscal plan is not just about numbers; it’s about survival.
Guardian Media gathered six students from five faculties—including Nursing, Computer Science, Accounting, Theatre Arts, and International Relations—to gauge expectations ahead of Budget Day. Their discussions revealed a generation caught between hope and hardship, questioning whether policymakers truly understand the realities of youth living under rising costs, limited jobs, and crumbling infrastructure.
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