Over 1,200 to graduate from Cave Hill during UWI double jubilee anniversary year
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica, Thursday, October 19, 2023—As The University of the West Indies (The UWI) marks 75 years since the official opening of its inaugural Campus in Mona, Jamaica, a jubilee milestone is also being celebrated at Cave…
New study finds worldwide climate change adaptation actions too uncoordinated
Professor Donovan Campbell The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, October 20, 2023—A new study published in the scientific journal, Nature Climate Change, provides the first global analysis of actors engaged in climate adaptation and their roles. The study reveals a…
Sandrea Maynard named new UWI Pro Vice-Chancellor Global Affairs
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Monday, January 16, 2023—In furtherance of its strategic agenda and vision as a global university rooted in the Caribbean, The University of the West Indies (The UWI), announces the appointment of its new Pro…
Statement from Professor Sir Hilary Beckles: Caribbean response to the Netherlands Apology for Slavery
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Wednesday, December 21, 2022—The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, and Chairman of the CARICOM Reparations Commission in response to an apology for…
Graduands at The UWI Cave Hill Campus to set a record number of First Class Honours
The UWI Cave Hill campus, Barbados W.I. Monday, October 17, 2022—A record number of students will be awarded first class honours when The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus reverts to its annual in-person graduation ceremony for the…
The UWI Open Campus and UNESCO launch training for 300 young Caribbean creatives
Office of the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Friday, May 27, 2022 — The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Open Campus and UNESCO have launched the Phase 2 of their collaboration agreement to offer online cultural training in the framework…
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The Pybus philosophy in Windies cricket
From The University of the West Indies The CLR James Cricket Research Centre, Cave Hill, Barbados. Friday, September 6, 2019—Two photographs in as many days tell the story of the future of West Indies cricket. The first captures Floyd Reifer,…
Cayman Islands government announces new director at Children and Family Services
Following an open recruitment drive, Mrs. Felicia Robinson has been identified as the successful candidate as new Director of Children and Family Services. Mrs. Robinson commenced official duty on Thursday, 4 August, 2016. She brings with her a wealth of…
Two UWI students at Cave Hill campus to receive scholarships from outgoing CIBC CEO
By CIBC December 17, 2015 Two students of the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill campus will receive special farewell gifts from outgoing Chief Executive Officer of CIBC FirstCaribbean International Bank, Rik Parkhill. The two students pursing studies at…
Ganja and colonialism
By Tennyson Joseph From Trinidad Express The ongoing Caribbean discussion on the decriminalisation of marijuana provides a telling but sad example of “policy capture” by external interests over decision-making in our Caribbean. Particularly worrying about the sudden wave of open…
