The UWI Five Islands Campus to Make Historic Debut at ICPC Latin America Championship
The University of the West Indies Five Islands Campus (The UWI FIC) will represent Antigua and Barbuda at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) Latin America Championship in Chile taking place from March 3–8, 2026, marking the first-ever in-person appearance from the nation at this level of the world’s premier global programming competition for the world’s universities.
After advancing through two competitive regional elimination rounds, The UWI FIC team “Frostbyte” emerged among the top competitors in the region. The team comprises Ajante Fraser, Silford Moore and Akeem Richards who are students in the School of Science, Computing and Artificial Intelligence (SoSCAI). The team is accompanied by Dr. Ilenius Ildephonce, head of the SoSCAI, who has been instrumental in fostering the campus’s growing strength in competitive programming.
Often called the “Olympics of Coding,” the ICPC challenges teams of three students to solve complex algorithmic problems under intense time pressure, sharpening critical thinking, teamwork and innovative problem-solving skills. The Latin America Championship serves as the semifinal round, with top teams earning places at the ICPC World Finals in Dubai in November 2026.
“We are immensely proud of Ajante, Silford and Akeem for this historic achievement,” said Professor C. Justin Robinson, Campus Principal of The UWI Five Islands Campus. “This milestone is a testament to the talent and determination of our students and the strength of our programs. At The UWI FIC, we are invested in ensuring our students are ready not only for competitions like these, but for the real world: whether entering the workforce or launching their own ventures as technology entrepreneurs.”
The campus also extends special thanks to the Antigua and Barbuda Board of Education for supporting the team’s travel to the competition in Chile and for its continued commitment to academic excellence and student development. The Board’s investment in student initiatives like these is expected to have a lasting impact on development in the area of STEM for Antigua and Barbuda.
The ICPC is the oldest, largest and most prestigious programming contest in the world, with tens of thousands of students from hundreds of universities competing annually. A strong performance at the Latin America Championship could propel The UWI FIC team to the ICPC World Finals, where the top programming talent from across the globe will compete.
Photo Caption: Team Frostbyte from The UWI FIC; (from left to right) Ajante Fraser, Silford Moore and Akeem Richards
About The UWI Five Islands
The UWI Five Islands, established in 2019 as the fifth campus of The University of the West Indies, represents a significant milestone in Caribbean higher education. Located in the twin-island nation of Antigua and Barbuda, this institution brings world-class education to the heart of the Caribbean.
As part of The University of the West Indies system, which has been consistently ranked among the best universities in the world by the prestigious Times Higher Education (THE), The UWI Five Islands upholds the same standards of academic excellence that have made The UWI a beacon of educational achievement in the region.
The campus offers a comprehensive range of over 40 degree programs spanning both undergraduate and postgraduate levels across four distinguished schools: School of Humanities and Education, School of Business and Management, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences, School of Science, Computing and Artificial Intelligence.
The campus is also proud to house The Centre of Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy (COBE), reflecting the institution’s commitment to marine science research and sustainable ocean-based economic development—critical areas for Caribbean nations.
Learn more at www.fiveislands.uwi.edu
(Please note that the proper name of the university is The University of the West Indies, inclusive of the “The,” hence The UWI.)
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