Bridging Books and Bytes: The UWI St. Augustine’s Alma Jordan Library and The UWI Global Campus’ Digital Learning Innovation unite to redefine learning spaces with XR Technologies
Ms. Jolie Rajah, a Faculty Liaison Librarian at the Alma Jordan Library, performs a 3D scan of a unique collection item, crafting its precise digital twin for enhanced archival and educational purposes. Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal. Wednesday,…
Hookie returns Jam Car ’24
Hookie returns in Grand Style for Jamaica’s Carnival 2024 Kingston, Jamaica (Sonique Solutions) – Hookie, the premier event brand which is synonymous with vibrant Caribbean entertainment in the Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia area (DMV), is set to make its…
Jamaica: Alleged firebombing of house in Central Village leaves four dead
From The Gleaner The reported firebombing resulted in the deaths of a woman, her two daughters and her grandchild. – Contributed photo Four members of a family perished in a case of suspected arson in a section of Central Village…
The UWI community mourns the loss of beloved colleague, Marcia Erskine
Marcia Erskine The UWI, Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Monday, March 11, 2024— “Marcia Erskine was an integral member of The UWI family. Her sudden demise is an immeasurable loss.” These were among some of the sentiments expressed by colleagues upon hearing…
CHTA honors the legacy of late Caribbean PR executive
Marcia Erskine FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (March 7, 2024) – The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is honoring the legacy of Marcia Erskine, a distinguished Trinidadian public relations expert, following her unexpected death in Jamaica, where she lived. Nicola Madden-Greig, president of…
Jamaica’s Coalition for Forests calls for a more participatory national budgeting process
Some of the members of the CSO Coalition for Forests:L to R: Nicole Leotaud (CANARI); Ayisha Carty (Northern Rio MinhoLFMC); Adrian Henriquez (JEEAN); Hugh Dixon (STEA); KeishaHarrison (RISE Life); Jodie-Kay Kerr (RISE Life); Ingrid Parchment(CCAM); Kerry-Ann Curtis (NCTFJ); Lehome Johnson…
The UWI and South Africa’s North-West University Sign Historic MOU
IMAGE: Professor Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobkeka (2nd from left) Principal and Vice-Chancellor, North-West University, South Africa and Professor Sir Hilary Beckles (2nd from right) Vice-Chancellor, The University of the West Indies, shake hands following the signing of a MOU between the…
Atlanta Caribbean Carnival
Atlanta Caribbean Carnival Unites as One Festival for 2024 Atlanta, GA (Sonique Solutions) – After a period of anticipation and excitement, the Atlanta Caribbean Carnival proudly announces its return as a unified festival for 2024. In a celebration of vibrant…
Towards Spending More Effectively – Lessons Learned from Belize’s Education Sector
Lilia Burunciuc By Lilia Burunciuc, World Bank Country Director for the Caribbean Education is a powerful driver of development, the foundation for a country’s future, and one of the best ways to reduce poverty and inequalities, improve health, peace, and…
Canada allocates CD$4.2 mn for CRFM Sustainable Technologies for Adaptation and Resilience in Fisheries project
The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of International Development, represented Canada at the 46th Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM). During his visit, Minister Hussen reiterated Canada’s commitment to support the Caribbean region by…