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…
Premier League Sponsors: A Breakdown of Kits
The Premier League is one of the biggest, and most marketable football leagues in the world. In fact, it extends way beyond football and into sport. There’s perhaps only the NFL which makes more money in sponsorship, and when it…
Registrar of The University of the West Indies appointed Trustee of the IAM-USA Foundation
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Tuesday, September 20, 2022—Registrar and Chief Administrative Officer of The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Dr Maurice D. Smith, has been appointed a Trustee and Vice-Chair of the IAM-USA Foundation, headquartered in…
Dominica to host West Indies v Bangladesh T20I Cricket on July 2nd & 3rd, 2022
ROSEAU, Dominica, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Dominica is delighted to announce the return of International Cricket at the Windsor Park Sports Stadium for the first time since May 2017, with two back-to-back games starting next month scheduled for…
Statement from the Vice-Chancellor on the passing of Professor George Lamming
From The University of The West Indies Tribute to Professor George Lamming “Bye George” The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Monday, June 6, 2022—The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West…
Professor Emeritus Selwyn Ryan: An icon transitions
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Monday, March 14, 2022—The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, on the passing of Professor Emeritus Selwyn Ryan, renowned social scientist and former University…
Statement from The UWI Vice-Chancellor on the passing of Sonny Ramadhin
Tribute to Sonny Ramadhin The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Tuesday, March 1, 2022—The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, on the passing of Sonny Ramadhin, renowned cricketer of the…
The UWI champions the call: Justice4Garvey
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, February 25, 2022—The message is: “Exonerate Marcus Garvey!” The University of the West Indies (The UWI), through its P.J. Patterson Centre for Africa-Caribbean Advocacy and Centre for Reparation Research has joined the global campaign…
Resilient Caribbean Cities Photo Competition 2022 will highlight the region’s climate resilience solutions
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 — Eastern Caribbean cities are at risk from the impacts of climate change, including rising seas, floods, droughts and storms – but they are rich in climate resilience solutions too. These solutions will be showcased in the Resilient Caribbean…
OECS YES In Action highlights Julien David Kentish
Antiguan Nurse serving the underprivileged in the fight against COVID-19 and beyond This month, OECS YES In Action caught up with Julien David Kentish, a 21 year old philanthropist with a passion for health care and breaking the stigma surrounding…
