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Day: June 10, 2025

Tribute to Professor Emerita Hazel Simmons-McDonald, Former Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of The UWI Open Campus

Professor Emerita Hazel Simmons-McDonald Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Monday, June 09, 2025 — The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Global Campus joins the wider UWI community in mourning the passing of Professor Emerita Hazel Simmons-McDonald,…

Cayman: DVDL Breakers Inspection Pits Closed on Wed, 18 June, 2025

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands – 10 June 2025, The Department of Vehicle and Drivers’ Licensing (DVDL) wishes to advise the public that their Breakers Inspection Pit will be closed on Wednesday,18 June, 2025 to facilitate a Staff Training. All other…

Cayman: : Scheduled Roadworks in the vicinity of the Frank Sound Road and Seaview Road Intersection Thu June 12 9am-2:30pm

The National Roads Authority (NRA) wishes to inform the public of scheduled roadworks in the vicinity of the Frank Sound Road and Seaview Road Intersection Roadworks will take place on Thursday 12th June between 09:00am to 2:30pm. Please see the schematic…

Measles Vaccinations Declining Throughout US

Adobe Stock FromNewsmax Declining vaccination rates are making more and more U.S. children vulnerable to measles and mumps, a new study says. A national decrease in MMR (measles/mumps/rubella) vaccinations among American children has occurred since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers…

OECS Announces COLOURS DAY to Celebrate 44th Anniversary

The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) Commission is excited to announce OECS Colours Day on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, as part of its 44th anniversary celebrations, under the theme of “Adapting, Innovating, Sustaining: A Unified OECS for a Changing…

Statement from the Vice-Chancellor | HAILING HAZEL: Statement on the Passing of Emerita Professor Hazel Simmons McDonald

Professor Hazel Simmons McDonald The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Monday, June 9, 2025—Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles issues the following statement. There are moments when sad hearings of a passing…

Cayman RCIPS Respond to “Online Commentary” Regarding Missing Person Case

From RCIPS From the outset, our priority has been on locating Mr. Harris in hopes of finding him in good health. We have been in active communication with the family throughout the investigation and search, sharing with them consistent updates…

Concacaf Gold Cup Announces Yerba Madre Partnership for Summer Competition

New agreement to be official partner of the 2025 tournament arrives amid rising yerba mate momentum in global soccer Miami, FL –  June 10, 2025 – Concacaf and Yerba Madre™ (formerly known as Guayakí Yerba Mate) today announced a new agreement naming…

Event tomorrow Wed June 11: Protecting migrant workers in California

By Krysta Bisnauth, Freedom United Featured Panelists: It’s not every day you get to hear directly from former Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Ambassadors. Make sure you don’t miss out by registering for our special event Lessons from the frontline: Protecting migrant workers in…

US: Tuck Investiture 2025: Celebrating the Newest Members of the World’s Best Alumni Network

The remarkable Tuck MBA Class of 2025 joined family, friends, faculty, and staff in a joyful Investiture ceremony during Tuck’s 125th anniversary year. At the 2025 Investiture ceremony, Dean Matthew J. Slaughter, keynote speaker Catie Griggs D’03, T’09, class speaker…