Semillas: Sowing the seeds of social change through sport in Ecuador
15 May 2025 – With the Olympism365 Summit fast approaching, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) shines a spotlight on Semillas, an initiative launched by the National Olympic Committee of Ecuador (COE) in collaboration with the IOC and other local partners. Semillas (Spanish for seeds)…
Driving Transformation via Technology and Innovation – Lessons from Singapore
By Deodat Maharaj Deodat Maharaj At the time of its independence in 1965, Singapore—a small state with no natural resources—had a nominal Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of approximately USD 975 million, almost equal to that of Jamaica at that time. …
In Bloom: A Reflection and celebration of Power, Purpose & Possibility
By Kwayera Archer Kwayera Archer Jamaican Proverb: “Every mikkle mek a mukkle.” Every small act of care contributes to something greater. ROOTED IN GENEROSITY Dear Family, This season is a sacred unfolding. As I walk through my 60th year, I’ve…
New Workshop + Grants & Funding Resources for You
By Christine Ntim It’s been a crazy start of the month with juggling the newsletter relaunch, the continuation of webinar Wednesdays and the exciting news around the live workshop I am hosting this month. If you recall, I got really…
Global Startup Ecosystem (GSE): Haiti Tech Summit Edition Newsletter
Christine Ntim Last week I revealed to a small community that I’m saying farewell to the old newsletter format and stepping into a fresh, more meaningful way of connecting with you. I’m getting bored with the old ways of doing…
UCLA Film and TV Professional Programs. Apply by May 19!
May 19 Deadlines Are Fast Approaching! Directing, Producing, Acting for the Camera. Screenwriting. Writing for Television. Earn Your Certificate from UCLA’s School of Theater, Film & Television. DIRECTING (Starts Online, Finishes on Campus) International deadline: May 5US deadline: May 19…
The Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of The UWI Global Campus Inspires Dominica’s Educators at Annual General Meeting
Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Dr Francis O. Severin, during his presentation at the DAT Annual General Meeting. Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Monday, May 12, 2025―Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of The University of the West Indies (The UWI),…
2025 Inter-Primary Cricket Competition: Week 2 Review
St. Ignatius Catholic see off Footsteps SchoolWeek two of play in the exciting 2025 Inter-Primary Cricket Competition continued this past Friday with anumber of games played across the Island. Defending boy’s champions St. Ignatius Catholic showed why they may again…
The UWI’s Outstanding SDG Leadership Continues
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, West Indies. Friday, May 9, 2025—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is proudly maintaining its position as a globally recognised higher education leader in universal solutions for the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The…
Bike for Future: empowering the next generation of women in Rwanda through sport
08 May 2025 – With less than a month to go before the Olympism365 Summit, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is highlighting the role of sport in driving economic empowerment by shining a spotlight on Bike for Future, a project implemented by…
