News October 08 2025

CMU trims sails on soaring fees

Updated December 9 2025 3 min read

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Professor Andrew Spencer, president of the Caribbean Maritime University.

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) is pushing back against suggestions that its fees for students to participate in graduation ceremonies are exorbitant. After years of study, graduation is usually viewed with excitement for students of tertiary bodies and their families and friends. However, the CMU is being accused of charging too much for what should be a moment of joy.

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