News Releases

Jamaican business leader, Senator Don Wehby, the GraceKennedy Group, along with three Caribbean leaders are among a group of eight distinguished persons to be honoured at the 25th anniversary awards Gala of the American Foundation for The University of the West Indies (AFUWI). 

The Canada Caribbean Institute (CCI) congratulates the Governments of Canada and CARICOM Member States for their recent efforts to advance mutual relations and development.  The April 1 meeting of Foreign Ministers saw a discussion focused on strengthened collaboration on security, multilateral cooperation, and building a sustainable #COVID19 recovery.  The Ministers also called for the establishment of a joint commission to serve as a permanent mechanism that will formally deepen the partnership while advancing collaboration and cooperation. This will be launched by Leaders at the inaugural Canada-CARICOM Summit in the coming months.

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have been ‘walking the talk’ on several blue economy-related initiatives since the two entities joined forces in 2019 to drive climate change solutions for the Caribbean.

The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, on the passing of His Excellency Ambassador Vance W. Amory former Premier of Nevis and Government Minister in St. Kitts and Nevis, and alumnus of The UWI.

Colleague scientists and co-workers among many others are remembering late lecturer in climate change Dr. Hugh Sealy as an international icon in climate change matters, a consummate and tireless advocate, a cherished associate and a remarkable scholar who epitomized the academic refrain of local action, global impact. He died on Friday, March 18 at age 59. Tributes have already been led by Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Amor Mottley and The University of the West Indies leadership. 

The new Chair of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Steering Committee and Head of the Digital Transformation Strategic Initiative, Professor Lloyd Waller, has published his latest book, ‘Digital Transformation for Higher Education Institutions: A Framework for the Future’.

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,    vulnerabilities and risks of climate change, and focuses—more than previous reports—on adaptation solutions for human societies. 
 
Among the 270 authors selected from 1037 top climate scientists around the globe nominated to contribute to the AR6-WG2 Report, three were experts from The University of the West Indies (The UWI).  

Entrepreneurs in the region may soon have a virtual networking platform to connect them with resources, information, and opportunities needed to set-up and improve their business processes. 

The Virtual Open Innovation Sandbox was created by information technology partners David Smith and Clint Hurley who emerged as the winners of the Innovate! Cave Hill Campus New Venture Challenge on during the awards ceremony held on Wednesday 23^rd March 2022.
 

Dr. Corin Bailey, Dr Suzette A. Haughton and Dr Lila Rao-Graham are the newest Professors at The University of the West Indies (The UWI). 

Through a collaboration with the Open Society University Network (OSUN) Global Teach-In webinar series, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) will host a conversation on March 30 on the key issues facing the Caribbean and the need for Climate Justice.