The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Friday, July 24, 2026— The University of the West Indies Press (UWI Press) is pleased to announce that History Matters: Reassembling the Fragments of a Contested Past – In Honour of Bridget Brereton has been named a winner in the 28th annual Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards.
The publication, edited by UWI academics Dr Heather Cateau, Dr Rita Pemberton, and Dr Ronald Noel, has been awarded a Silver Winner in the History (Adult Nonfiction) category.
It pays tribute to the influential Caribbean historian Bridget Brereton and her significant contributions to the understanding of the region’s history. Featuring a collection of essays that explore various aspects of the economic, social, political, and cultural history of the Caribbean, it reflects Brereton’s balanced approach and commitment to complexity in historical narratives.
Foreword Reviews, a book review journal focusing on independently published books, announced the winners of its INDIES Book of the Year Awards earlier this month. These awards celebrate outstanding books published in 2025 by small, independent, and university presses.
UWI Press Managing Director Christine Randle notes, “This honour carries special significance, as History Matters pays tribute to the remarkable life and legacy of Bridget Brereton, one of the Caribbean’s most distinguished historians. We are delighted that the book has received international recognition from Foreword Reviews and extend heartfelt congratulations to the editors and contributors. This achievement highlights the global importance of Caribbean scholarship and reinforces the value of safeguarding and exploring our collective past.”
According to Foreword Reviews’ Editor-in-Chief Michelle Schingler, “Each year, as our number of entrants increases and diversifies, the task of narrowing each genre category to a select few finalists gets harder. But that also makes the judges’ ultimate selections all the more exciting. We so look forward to their final choices, and we are proud to celebrate this year’s exemplary slate of winners.”
The University of the West Indies Press is a not-for-profit scholarly publisher of books in fourteen academic disciplines. It is particularly well known for its work in Caribbean history, Caribbean cultural studies, Caribbean literature, gender studies, education and political science. Founded in 1992, the Press has over 350 books in print, with over 100 available in the Kindle and Kobo stores. Its books are peer-reviewed and approved by an editorial committee composed of local and international scholars. Over the last twenty years the UWI Press has won over eighty international, regional and national book awards for scholarly, editorial and production excellence. The Press launched its mobile app in 2023, available on both the Google Play Store and the Apple Store. For more, visit www.uwipress.com.
The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has played a crucial role in Caribbean development for over 75 years, consistently contributing to the improvement of the well-being of people across the region.
Established in 1948 as a university college of London in Jamaica, with just 33 medical students, UWI has grown into an internationally respected, global university with nearly 50,000 students. Today, it boasts five campuses: Mona in Jamaica, St. Augustine in Trinidad and Tobago, Cave Hill in Barbados, Five Islands in Antigua and Barbuda, and its Global Campus, along with international centres in partnership with universities across North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Europe.
The UWI offers over 1000 certificate, diploma, undergraduate and postgraduate degree options in Culture, Creative and Performing Arts, Food and Agriculture, Engineering, Humanities and Education, Law, Medical Sciences, Science and Technology, Social Sciences, and Sport. As the leading university in the Caribbean, it is home to the largest pool of intellect and expertise in the region, dedicated to addressing the critical issues facing both the Caribbean and the wider world.
Validated by its inclusion in the Times Higher Education (THE) annual rankings since 2018, The UWI has affirmed its position as one of the top universities globally. It stands out as the only English-speaking institution in the Caribbean featured in four of THE’s prestigious ranking lists. The World University Rankings evaluate over 2,000 research-focused universities worldwide, while the Golden Age University Rankings highlight institutions established between 50 and 80 years ago. The Latin America Rankings focus specifically on universities within Latin America and the Caribbean. Additionally, the Impact Rankings assess universities based on their contributions to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
This recognition has also springboarded the establishment of The UWI’s International School for Development Justice (ISDJ), a global online graduate business school aimed at preparing future leaders for sustainable development.
The UWI is an SDG-engaged university consistently recognised among the best in the world. Discover more at www.uwi.edu.
This article was originally published by Antigua News Room. Read the original article here: UWI Press Celebrates Global Award Win for Book Honouring Bridget Brereton.