Barbadian Hotelier Ralph Taylor Receives Doctorate from The University of the West Indies
By Bevan Springer Source: Arcadia Hotels & Resorts Ralph Taylor was honored by The UWI on Saturday. BARBADOS (October 20, 2024) – Ralph Taylor, a distinguished hotelier and visionary leader in Caribbean tourism and hospitality, has been awarded an honorary Doctor of…
Launch of the World Development Report in the Caribbean
World Bank Report offers strategies for the Caribbean to escape the “Middle-Income” Trap Panel Discussion 1 Kingston, Jamaica, October 17, 2024 – Middle-income countries are in a race against time to raise their income levels. While several have a goal of reaching…
Concacaf confirms 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinal and Play-In matchups
Miami, FL (Wednesday, October 16, 2024) – Concacaf has confirmed the 2024/25 Concacaf Nations League Quarterfinal and Play-In matchups. The home-and-away series will take place during the FIFA Match Window of November 2024 and determine the teams advancing to the Concacaf…
Jamaica joins the hunt for offshore oil
By Bert Wilinson From Caribbean Life TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne and Suriname’s President Chan Santokhi embrace after France’s TotalEnergies and U.S. APA Corp announced a positive investment decision for Suriname’s most promising oil and gas project, Block 58, which is…
The UWI 2024 Graduation Ceremonies: New Academic Dress to be Unveiled/Caribbean Legacy – A Kaleidoscope of Resilience
The UWI Advances Decolonisation: New Academic Dress to be Unveiled at 2024 Graduation Ceremonies The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Friday, October 11, 2024—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) celebrates its rich Caribbean legacy and continued evolution as…
adidas Originals Celebrates Bob Marley’s Legacy with the Launch of the Bob Marley SL 72
Originally crafted for road running, the adidas Originals SL 72 sneaker has transcended into all facets of culture. From sport to music and fashion, the sleek silhouette has been worn by trailblazing figures the world over – but none are…
Professor Canute Thompson appointed UWI’s Pro Vice-Chancellor for the Board of Undergraduate Studies
Professor Canute Thompson Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Monday, September 30, 2024 — The University of the West Indies (UWI) is pleased to announce Professor Canute Thompson’s appointment as Pro Vice-Chancellor for the Board of Undergraduate Studies. Effective October 1, 2024, he…
UWI-IAI-WMO Hurricane Symposium to be held in Kingston, Jamaica with Strong Youth Support
Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Wednesday, October 2, 2024 — The University of the West Indies (UWI) in partnership with the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI), headquartered in Panama, and the World Metrological Association (WMO), headquartered in Geneva, will host…
Save-the-date: Tue October 15th Tribute to Don Rojas
IBW 21 – Institute of the Black World 21st.org Download and share Flyer Yes, I Would Like to Contribute to the Black World Media Network (BWMN), the Legacy Project of Don Rojas Make Contribution Here About the Institute of the…
UWI Chancellor Dr. Dodridge Miller chairs his first University Council meeting
Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Tuesday, September 17, 2024—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) held a Special Meeting of its University Council on Friday, September 13. The meeting marked the inaugural chairmanship by the new Chancellor, Dr The Most Honourable…
