UWI valedictorian challenges graduates to become world leaders

Valedictorian of the Class of 2026 at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus, Carina Blache, has challenged her fellow graduates to step forward as world leaders and help shape the future amid an ever-changing global landscape.

Speaking at the university’s graduation ceremony this morning, Blache highlighted the numerous global challenges facing the graduating class, stressing that the issues confronting the world will require innovative thinking, adaptability and strong leadership.

She acknowledged that the Class of 2026 is inheriting a world grappling with a plethora of issues that will need to be addressed in the years ahead.