The UWI Congratulates Her Excellency Dr Janet Caroo on Appointment as Saint Lucia’s Ambassador to CARICOM and the OECS

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Wednesday, September 2, 2026—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) extends congratulations to Her Excellency Dr Janet Caroo, Managing Director of UWItv, on her appointment as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) and Head of the Regional Integration Unit of the Government of Saint Lucia.

The appointment, effective September 1, 2026, marks a significant new chapter in Dr Caroo’s career of regional service. It recognises her leadership, extensive Caribbean experience, and longstanding commitment to advancing regional development, cooperation, and integration.

As Managing Director of UWItv, Dr Caroo advanced The UWI’s regional mandate through strategic communication, public engagement, and promoting Caribbean perspectives. She connected the University’s expertise and scholarship with communities across the region and reinforced media’s vital role in fostering informed dialogue on Caribbean issues.

Dr Caroo brings this experience to her new diplomatic and regional integration responsibilities as she supports Saint Lucia’s engagement with CARICOM and the OECS, progressing regional priorities such as cooperation, mobility, trade, investment, innovation, and stronger people-to-people connections.

The UWI Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, and the wider University community commend Dr Caroo for her service and congratulate her on this substantial national and regional appointment. Vice-Chancellor Beckles said, “Dr Caroo’s appointment reflects the value of Caribbean leadership, institutional experience and a deep understanding of the region. The UWI is proud of the impact she has made through UWItv, particularly in amplifying Caribbean perspectives and strengthening the University’s connection with the people it serves. We are equally pleased to see her carry that experience into this important diplomatic assignment on behalf of Saint Lucia and the wider Caribbean.”

As Dr Caroo transitions from regional media leadership and university engagement to diplomatic representation, The UWI celebrates the opportunities her new role presents. The University wishes Her Excellency Dr Janet Caroo every success and looks forward to her continued contributions to Saint Lucia and the wider Caribbean.