Professor Sir Hilary Beckles Receives Honorary Doctorate from NWU
‘This feels like a validation of my life’s work” Sir Hilary Beckles Professor Sir Hilary Beckles Receives Honorary Doctorate from NWU The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. W.I. Thursday, July 31, 2025—On Wednesday, July 30, North-West University (NWU) in South Africa…
UWI Press Takes Home Two Prestigious Caribbean Awards
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. W.I. Tuesday, July 29, 2025—The University of the West Indies Press (UWI Press) is pleased to announce that two of its publications have received distinguished Caribbean awards. “Near a Plantation: Free Villages of Barbados, 1840-1945”…
The UWI Global Campus Mourns the Passing of Her Excellency Angela Missouri Sherman-Peter
Her Excellency Angela Missouri Sherman-Peter, after receiving her honorary degree at The UWI. Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Monday, July 28, 2025 — The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Global Campus is deeply saddened by the passing of…
BE-CLME+ Project Consultancies for initiatives to support Belize and Jamaica
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Jamaica Consulate NY announces independence anniversary celebrations
By Nelson A. King From Caribbean Life Jamaica Consul General to NY Alsion Wilson addresses the official launching of the Caribbean Diaspora United in June 2024 in honor of Caribbean-American Heritage Month at Russo’s on the Bay in Howard Beach,…
Team Jamaica Bickle Founder To Be Honored With Visionary Award At NBA’s Star’s Jalen Brunson’s Charity Gala
From ICN LLC Jamaican-born immigrant advocate, Irwine Clare, Sr. OD, the esteemed founder of Team Jamaica Bickle. CARIBPR WIRE, NEW YORK, NY, Mon. July 21, 2025: Jamaican-born immigrant advocate, Irwine Clare, Sr. OD, the esteemed founder of Team Jamaica Bickle, is set…
CARICOM appalled at the situation in Gaza
By Bert Wilkinson From Caribbean Life CARICOM Chairman and Jamaica’s Prime Minister, Andrew Holness. Government of Jamaica Caribbean Community leaders who just ended a three-day summit in Jamaica say they are alarmed at the deteriorating situation in Gaza, calling it an…
The freedom to disagree is fundamental to peaceful discourse
UWI Vice-Chancellor’s Forum addresses global threats and challenges to academic freedom. The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, West Indies. Wednesday, July 9, 2025— Academic freedom, institutional autonomy, and the evolving role of universities in promoting sustainable development were central themes at…
STATEMENT FROM THE VICE-CHANCELLOR I| “Not us!” Caricom Reparations Commission
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Tuesday, July 1, 2025—The following statement is issued by the Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles in his capacity as Chair of the CARICOM Reparations Commission. There…
Decision on JPS Licence Signals Gov’t’s Intent to Explore Alternatives – Minister Williams
By: Vanessa James From JIS Photo: Adrian Walker Minister of Finance and Public Service Hon Fayal Willians speaking during Tuesday’s July 1 Press Conference at Jamaica House Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government’s decision…
