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…
UWI lecturer co-edits new book on Island Tourism Sustainability and Resiliency
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Wednesday, 23 March 2022. — Senior Lecturer in Tourism Management at the Mona School of Business and Management, The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Dr. Michelle McLeod is the first editor of…
Jamaica’s National Baking Company provides grant of USD 130,000 towards Blue Economy Centre at UWI
The UWI Five Islands Campus, Antigua and Barbuda. Friday, March 11, 2022—On Monday, March 7, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and the National Baking Company Foundation in Jamaica signed a Memorandum of Understanding to provide grant funding…
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…
SANDERS: Governments must act urgently to end embarrassing UWI spectacle
By Sir Ronald Sanders From MENAFN – Caribbean News Global No individuals are greater or more valuable than Institutions. The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is the longest thriving and most successful institution of the 16 countries of…
UWI co-authors provide ‘warning call’ on Global Stocktake of climate change adaptation
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Monday, December 20, 2021— The University of the West Indies’ Dr Donovan Campbell, Senior Lecturer and Head of the Department of Geography and Geology at the Mona Campus and Dr Aidan Farrell, Senior Lecturer in…
UWI launches US$1.5 million endowment for medical sciences
Medical alumni give to fund student scholarships The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Monday, November 22, 2021. — The University of the West Indies (The UWI) through its Medical Alumni Association (UWIMAA) has launched an Endowment of US$1.5 million. Though in…
UWI staff to be honoured for excellence at virtual Vice-Chancellor’s Awards ceremony on November 25
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, October 15, 2021— Seven staff members and one department at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) will be honoured at 2020/2021 Vice-Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence. One of the highlights on the University’s…
Caribbean Export and UWI to partner on Trade and Investment
Caribbean Export and the UWI, SRC sign an MOU. Caribbean Export and SRC to launch an internship programme for MITP students. Regional businesses to benefit from cutting-edge trade information supported by UWI. Bridgetown, BARBADOS, October 1, 2021. The Caribbean Export…
UWI students saluted for bravery in helping to combat COVID-19
The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus. Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Over 400 regional students at The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus have been hailed as heroes for their courageous fieldwork at the height of…