The Grab for Gaza: The UWI Vice-Chancellor’s Forum focuses on the causes, concerns and consequences of the Israel-Palestine Conflict
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Monday, November 13, 2023—On Wednesday, November 15, 2023, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) will host a Vice-Chancellor’s Forum themed, “The Grab for Gaza: The Israel-Palestine Conflict – Causes, Concerns and Consequences”. The…
New UWI-CAL student initiative takes flight
Vice-Chancellor of The UWI, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles and Chief Executive Officer at CAL, Garvin Medera signing the MOU The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Thursday, November 9, 2023—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has advanced a new partnership…
RCIPS, CBC and International Partners locate man wanted for Murder in Jamaica
From RCIPS On Monday 6 November RCIPS were alerted by regional law enforcement partners in Jamaica, about a male visiting the Cayman Islands who is wanted on Suspicion of Murder in Jamaica. RCIPS, in collaboration with our partners at CBC…
Jamaica named No. 1 Caribbean Destination at ‘World Travel Awards 2023’
By MARIA VALENCIA From Traveling Lifestyle The purpose of the World Travel Awards is to recognize, honor, and celebrate excellence in all areas of the international travel and tourism industry. A plethora of surprises were revealed during the 2023 World Tourism Awards (WTA)…
UWI selected for international sustainability education pilot programme
he UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, November 3, 2023—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is among six universities selected for the pilot run of an international programme to embed sustainability across teaching and learning in higher education institutions….
The UWI Mona Campus set to confer over 3500 degrees and certificates during 4 graduation ceremonies
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, Thursday, November 02, 2023—Thousands are expected to gather at The University of the West Indies, (The UWI) Mona Campus to see some 3500 students from the Class of 2023 conferred with degrees, diplomas, and certificates…
5.4 mag earthquake in Jamaica
October 30, 2023 UPDATE Since publishing below that there were no reports of damage, we have since been sent images of damage to buildings. See below: Badly damaged house outside Kingston Cement works on fire near Kingston A 5.4 magnitude…
Over 1,200 to graduate from Cave Hill during UWI double jubilee anniversary year
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, Thursday, October 19, 2023—As The University of the West Indies (The UWI) marks 75 years since the official opening of its inaugural Campus in Mona, Jamaica, a jubilee milestone is also being celebrated at Cave…
New study finds worldwide climate change adaptation actions too uncoordinated
Professor Donovan Campbell The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, October 20, 2023—A new study published in the scientific journal, Nature Climate Change, provides the first global analysis of actors engaged in climate adaptation and their roles. The study reveals a…
Bolstering Bilateral Ties: Canada-Caribbean Institute Supports Upcoming Canada-CARICOM Summit
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Wednesday, October 11, 2023— The Canada-Caribbean Institute welcomes the first Canada-CARICOM Summit to be held on Canadian soil from October 17 to 19, 2023. CARICOM-Canada reciprocal trade is at an all-time high, reaching $1.8 billion…
