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The UWI Toronto Benefit Awards—fundraising and educational empowerment set for June 25, 2022

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Monday, 28 February 2022 — The 13th Annual UWI Toronto Benefit Awards event is carded for June 25, 2022, under the theme: “One Caribbean …. Global Impact”.  As the University’s largest fundraising event in Canada,…

UWI performs Next Generation Sequencing service for the first time in Jamaica.

he UWI Mona Campus, Kingston, Jamaica. Friday, February 25, 2022—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Mona Campus – working in close collaboration with the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) and the Ministry of Health and Wellness…

The UWI champions the call: Justice4Garvey

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, February 25, 2022—The message is: “Exonerate Marcus Garvey!” The University of the West Indies (The UWI), through its P.J. Patterson Centre for Africa-Caribbean Advocacy and Centre for Reparation Research has joined the global campaign…

Promotion of IPCC Experts from The UWI

Five UWI Scientists among experts contributing to upcoming UN climate change report The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, February 11, 2022—On February 28, 2022, the United Nations body for assessing the science of climate change, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change…

Another Global Gold Award for The UWI

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, February 4, 2022—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has won another gold international award for its branding and marketing. “Positioning the University’s reputation and brand strategy in the international digital space is…

New initiative set to boost Jamaica coffee exports to EU and spur growth

From Caribbean Export Caribbean Export supports Jamaica’s coffee exporters to expand in EU market. The initiative provides market penetration strategy to target new consumers. Consultants, Winward Commodities, will provide the analysis and strategy. Kingston, JAMAICA. A new initiative to help…

Germany donates Equipment to Jamaica to fight COVID-19

From JIS Jamaica’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has been boosted by a donation of medical equipment from the Federal Republic of Germany, valued at more than $43 million. This was made possible through a collaboration involving the Pan…

Quotable Caribbean (Special Edition) – January 10, 2022

“We admire the man, not just because of his colossal achievements, but also because of who he was: his strength of character; his willingness to stand up and be counted; and the way he plotted and navigated his life’s journey….

Jamaica: 2021 Christmas Day Message by the Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, ON, PC, MP

Christmas is the most anticipated time of the year. It’s our Jamaican tradition to clean up, spruce up, and decorate our homes and communities, sometimes with a fresh coat of paint and some pepper light.  There is an increased buzz…

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IDB President backs The UWI

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, December 10, 2021. — As The University of the West Indies (The UWI) enters phase two of its Triple A Strategic Plan (2022-2027) focused on “THE REVENUE REVOLUTION”, Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles has…