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Jamaica debates Commission Press Conference – 22.8.2020
Powerful Jamaican Civil Society Groups Endorse Upcoming Political Debates – Urge Politicians to Debate More in Media and Reduce On-the-Ground Campaigning as COVID Cases Spike Kingston, Jamaica. Saturday August 22, 2020. With just over 48 -hours before the first of…
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This Sunday on UWItv | Ethical Issues in the management of the COVID Pandemic in the Caribbean
From UWI Open Campus | Marketing & Communications Where are we with a COVID-19 vaccine? Opening Economies: Money vs Lives? Treatment Options: Status of Hydroxychloroquine. This Sunday, August 23, The UWI COVID-19 Task Force and the National Bioethics Committee of Jamaica jointly invite you to the…
Jamaica: Planned reopening of schools could be delayed/COVID UPDATE
From JIS With the increase in coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Jamaica, districts in St. Thomas and Clarendon under quarantine, and 18 communities in Kingston and St. Andrew being monitored, there could be a delay in the planned reopening of schools…
12 recipients named for the 2020 UWI Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence
Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Tuesday, August 11, 2020—The work and contribution of 12 high-performing members of staff and units at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) will be recognised at this year’s Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. The 2019/2020 Ceremony…
Global relaunch of Appleton Estate introduces new 8-Year-Old Reserve
August 5, 2020; Cayman Islands: – Appleton Estate Jamaica Rum, a global leader in premium rums, has continued its storied brand’s global relaunch. The Caribbean rollout began in May 2020, with the introduction of newly designed packaging, including a reimagined…
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8 New COVID-19 cases for Jamaica brings 928 total number confirmed
WRITTEN BY: MINISTRY OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS JIS With eight new additions to the COVID-19 case tally for Jamaica as at Wednesday (August 5), the Ministry of Health and Wellness is stressing the need for consistent physical distancing, the wearing of…
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Fireworks for Jamaica 58 Independence Celebration
WRITTEN BY: MINISTRY OF CULTURE, GENDER, ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORT The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that there will be fireworks over Kingston at the climax of the Independence Spectacular on Thursday (August 6)….
Jamaica: ‘Emancipendence’ 2020 Message from Minister Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport
WRITTEN BY: MINISTRY OF CULTURE, GENDER, ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORT Happy Emancipendence Jamaica! Fellow Jamaicans, we celebrate the 58th anniversary of our nation’s Independence and 182nd anniversary of our Emancipation amid the impact of a global pandemic, COVID-19, which has upended our…
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UWI Task Force members publish COVID-19 Ethics Handbook for Caribbean policy makers
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, July 31, 2020. —A handbook outlining ethical principles to guide the responses of Caribbean governments and policymakers in managing the COVID-19 pandemic is now available. It was authored by two members of The UWI…
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The UWI to launch new faculty to boost regional culture and creativity
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, July 31, 2020. —A cultural medley showcasing varied forms of Caribbean creative expression along with eminent regional voices, will feature prominently when The University of the West Indies (The UWI) launches its newest Faculty…
