Cayman: NOTICES In respect with mourning period for H.M. Queen Elizabeth II
East End Heritage Day rescheduled until later this month Grand Cayman – 14 September 2022 – East End Heritage Day, originally scheduled to be held on Friday, 16 September, will now take place on Friday, 30 September, 11am- 12 midnight,…
Happy 88 th Birthday Joan (Watler) Wilson
Tomorrow, (Sat 10) is our Publisher, Joan’s birthday. It would seem the only bright star shining around this date as it almost coincides with Hurricane Ivan Sep 11 2004, 9/11 US Attacks in USA Sep 11 2004 , and the…
Professor Sir Hilary Beckles elected to new leadership role on Council of the Association of Commonwealth Universities
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Friday, July 28, 2022—Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Professor Sir Hilary Beckles has been elected by his peers across the international academic community to serve on the governing Council…
The UWI celebrates stellar scholar in Astronomy, Professor Shirin Haque
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Thursday, July 14, 2022—The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is celebrating Professor Shirin Haque, who has made history as the first in her field to rise to the regional University’s highest academic…
Cayman: Linford Pierson Highway new temporary road layout is in effect
The National Roads Authority (NRA) has announced that the new temporary road layout along the Linford Pierson Highway is now in effect as the lane widening project continues. This is a temporary road layout offering some much needed congestion relief…
New UN climate change report identifies urgent need for capacity building and adaptation strategies in small islands
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Tuesday, March 29, 2022— In February,the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its latest global report. Better known as the Sixth Assessment Report of Working Group II (AR6-WG2), it reveals the impacts,…
Serious preparation needed for the Caribbean in the wake of Russia-Ukraine conflict
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. W.I. Friday, March 18, 2022— Almost three weeks ago, Russian forces invaded Ukraine, the result of which has been described as a full-on war. On Thursday, March 10, The University of the West Indies’ Office…
UK: Homeowners less reliant on mortgages in current market
From James Lockett ProperPR Research by Henry Dannell, a leading specialist in bespoke mortgage solutions, has revealed that the total number of homes owned with a mortgage or loan across the property market has fallen over the last five years. The…
Promotion of IPCC Experts from The UWI
Five UWI Scientists among experts contributing to upcoming UN climate change report The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, February 11, 2022—On February 28, 2022, the United Nations body for assessing the science of climate change, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change…
Beginner’s Guide to Online Gambling
Looking for a way to have some quality time online? Are you bored with fighting, boxing, and killing enemies in the trendy online games? Maybe you should consider online gambling. A way to kill time and possibly make money is…