UWI Diplomatic Academy trains new Bahamas Foreign Affairs in protocol skills
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Monday, March 3, 2025—A cohort of 10 new protocol officers from the Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs recently underwent protocol training provided by The Diplomatic Academy of the Caribbean (DAOC) at The University of the…
World Bank Supports Jamaica’s Efforts to Promote Private Sector Development and Improve Disaster Preparedness
Washington, D.C, March 3, 2025 – The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors approved a new project to support Jamaica in promoting private sector development and improving disaster preparedness. The US$ 192 million Sustainable and Resilient Recovery Development Policy Financing…
UWI Pro Vice-Chancellor, Sandrea Maynard Appointed Deputy Chair of Jamaica Just Transition Project’s Steering Committee
Sandrea Maynard, The UWI’s Pro Vice-Chancellor for Global Affairs to serve as Deputy Chair of High-Level Steering Committee for Jamaica Just Transition Project. The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, February 28, 2025—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is…
The UWI’s Centre for Reparations Research Launches International Debate Competition
NOTE: Competing school teams shown below The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, February 28,2025—The Centre for Reparations Research (CRR) at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has launched an International Reparation Debate Competition to engage secondary schools regionally…
Jamaican confirmed as new president of the Caribbean Court of Justice
Justice Winston Anderson. Photo courtesy Caribbean Court of Justice From Caribbean Life The Regional Judicial Legal Services Commission (RJLSC) has recommended to Caribbean Community (CARICOM) leaders that Justice Winston Anderson, a Jamaican-born jurist, be appointed as the new president of…
West Indies Men’s, Women’s teams to enjoy packed 2025 schedule
By Devika Ragoonanan From Caribbean Life Jacob Bethell of England hits out for six runs watched by West Indies wicketkeeper Nicholas Pooran during the 4th T20 International between the West Indies and England at Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium on…
UWI advances Research for Repair and Increased Accountability
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Saturday, February 1, 2025—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has reaffirmed its commitment to centering reparatory justice and sustainability in research, teaching, and learning, as it officially launched the One-UWI Research Cluster…
Tribute on the Passing of Sir Fitzroy “Roy” Augier
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, WI. Tuesday, January 28, 2025—On behalf of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) community, Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Hilary Beckles shares the following tribute to Caribbean Renaissance Man and Professor Emeritus of History, Sir…
The UWI appointed as Hub Chair for Climate Action by United Nations Academic Impact
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Monday, January 27, 2025—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has been appointed as the new Chair of the United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI) Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Hub Chair for SDG 13…
Legendary Jamaican Jazz Maestro Hon. Dr. Monty Alexander Presents ‘A Living History: Jamaica To Jazz’ At Lincoln Center, NYC
Dr. Monty Alexander, C.D., O.J. (Jean-Baptiste Millot Image) CaribPR Wire, NEW YORK, NY, January 8, 2025: Celebrated Jamaican-born, Grammy-nominated jazz virtuoso, Hon. Dr. Monty Alexander, CD, O.J., is set to usher in 2025 in spectacular fashion with a historic, career retrospective and…
