Statement on the Passing of Sir Aziz Hadeed, KCMG, CBE
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Wednesday, 27 May, 2026— Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, issues the following statement on the passing of Sir Aziz Hadeed, Chairman of The UWI Five Islands Campus Council.
Within the short time span of graduation cycles, Sir Aziz Hadeed secured a reputation as a solid and passionate champion of The UWI’s mandate in Antigua and Barbuda, and beyond.
He came to us as Chairman of the Five Islands Campus Council and from the outset established the operational foundations for the effective discharge of official duties. As the institution’s governance head, he brought strategic clarity to thinking and actions, leaving behind a distinct dignity that now surrounds the discharge of duties.
Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal, Professor C. JustinRobinson, and I came to respect and celebrate him as a lover of education who relished in the academic development of the youth. We admired his commitment to social justice and his passion for philanthropy. His impact on the University culture was considerable. We all benefited from his wisdom and friendship. We shall miss his mind and his calming manner.
On behalf of the UWI family, I offer condolences to his family and friends. Together we shall celebrate the outstanding contributions of his life.
May his soul rest in peace.