Black Pearl Global Investment launches health focused Capital Partner Firm in Jamaica
Black Pearl Global Investments (BPGI) is an asset management firm that invests in companies innovating in the health determinants space, primarily focused on those located in North America, Africa, and the Caribbean. The firm also globally deploys funding in the…
The UWI’s 2022-27 strategic plan aimed at improving its financial health approved and underway
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Friday, Friday, August 26, 2022—Ushered by the success of the regional university’s soaring reputation over the past five years, the 2022-2027 strategic direction for The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has been approved. …
UWI Research Leads the Group
Scores 100% in research influence in Latin America and Caribbean rankings The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Wednesday, August 24, 2022—Last month, the world’s most reputable higher education agency Times Higher Education (THE) announced its 2022 Latin America University Rankings….
Turks and Caicos Islands’ Premier and delegation discuss reform of educational sector with UWI leaders
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Friday, 19 August 2022—The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) is in the process of reforming its national education and labour sectors to build the human capacity of its people and has…
Cayman: Jamaican Fugitives Returned to Jamaica
From RCIPS Grand Cayman, 12 August 2022 – The Cayman Islands Customs and Border Control Service (CBC) has confirmed that Neville P. Butler and Ravan L. George, together with two of their male associates, were this morning removed from the Cayman Islands…
Cayman: Police arrest men on Island illegally, including man wanted for murder in Jamaica
From RCIPS On Saturday, 6 August, RCIPS officers had cause to stop a vehicle while conducting a proactive operation in the vicinity of Batabano Road, West Bay. As the vehicle stopped, officers observed one of the occupants throw a package…
QUOTABLE CARIBBEAN – AUGUST 6, 2022
Jamaica 60: “Reigniting a Nation for Greatness” “At 60, we reflect on how far we have come and look forward at the opportunities we can create for the greater advancement of our people and country. We must be determined to…
Jamaica: Independence Day 2022 Message From The Governor-General His Excellency The Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen ON, GCMG, CD, KSt.J
My fellow Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora, This 60th Anniversary of our Independence today marks a very special milestone for Jamaica. It provides an ideal opportunity for us to reflect on our journey as a nation and aspire…
2022 Independence Day Message by The Most Honourable Andrew Holness, ON, MP Prime Minister of Jamaica
My fellow Jamaicans, this Independence Day is especially significant; it is our Diamond Jubilee, 60 years as an independent nation. We celebrate under the theme, “Jamaica 60, Reigniting a Nation for Greatness.” While we cannot allow the current global crises…
Focus on IUU Fishing and Transnational Organized Crime in the Global Fishing Industry
CRFM Member States highlight Caribbean Instruments and new Norway collaboration to address Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fishing and Transnational Organized Crime in the Global Fishing Industry Published Thursday, 4 August 2022 by the CRFM Secretariat Illegal, Unregulated, and Unreported Fishing…