Chair of The UWI Open Campus Council to participate in the UWI OC BVI local Graduate Recognition Ceremony
Chair of The University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus Council, the Honourable Dr June Soomer, SLC and the Honourable Deputy Premier and Minister with responsibility for Education, Dr. Natalio Wheatley will participate in The UWI Open Campus British…
Caribbean Airlines re-starts Direct Service between Trinidad and Tobago & Jamaica
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, Wednesday 27 October, 2021. With the lifting of travel restrictions between Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, Caribbean Airlines is delighted to restart direct service between Port of Spain, Trinidad and Kingston, Jamaica from December 01, 2021. The…
Jamaican hero Buffalo soldier ‘went to war for America
By Vinette K. Pryce From Caribbean Life If you know your historyThen you would know where you coming fromThen you wouldn’t have to ask meWho the ‘eck do I think I am Bob Marley, Buffalo Soldier On Heroes Day…
The UWI Open Campus issues first set of Verifiable Credentials
Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Tuesday, October 26, 2021 — Thirty-one persons from across the Caribbean became the first cohort to benefit from a Verifiable Credentials (digital) project being implemented by The University of the West Indies (The…
“Dream Large” Graduates told over 800 Graduate from The UWI Open Campus in Second Virtual Graduation Ceremony
Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Tuesday, October 26, 2021 – On Saturday October 16, 2021, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Open Campus held its second virtual Presentation of Graduates Ceremony via UWItv platforms to celebrate…
Statement from Professor Sir Hilary Beckles on “Liberation Day”
Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, Friday, October 22, 2021. The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The UWI. In 1636 the English Governor of Barbados, Henry Hawley, under pressure from slave investors, and with the full support…
Jamaican Hotelier named new Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association President
Nicola Madden-Greig vows focus on tech, people and sustainabilityMIAMI (October 22, 2021) – Respected Caribbean hotelier Nicola Madden-Greig has been named the new president of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). The award-winning Jamaican businesswoman was elevated to the…
Parting Ways
By Nelson A. king From Caribbean Life Just over three weeks after denying reports that she was preparing to sever ties with the MVP Track Club and veteran coach, Stephen Francis, five-time Olympic gold medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah has now confirmed…
University community remembers the life, legacy of Colin Powell
By Robert C. Jones Jr. From News@TheU Powell became the nation’s first Black national security advisor, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and U.S. secretary of state. He was the son of Jamaican immigrants, born in the Upper Manhattan…