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The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is celebrating the debut of former student cricketers Amir Jangoo and Jediah Blades on the West Indies Men's Cricket Team. The duo, who first received their regional exposure by representing The UWI on the Combined Campuses and Colleges first-class and List A cricket teams, later progressed to play for their national teams. They were selected to participate in the third and final One-Day International (ODI) against Bangladesh, which took place at Warner Park in St. Kitts on Thursday, December 12.
 
Amir Jangoo, attended The UWI St. Augustine Campus and graduated with a BSc in Environmental and Natural Resource Management. He scored 104 runs (not out), becoming only the second Windies player in history to hit a century on his ODI debut. The 27-year-old left-handed wicketkeeper-batter's remarkable performance follows that of the legendary Desmond Haynes, who scored 148 runs on his ODI debut in 1978 against Australia. Jangoo's contributions led the West Indies to victory over Bangladesh, achieving a 3-0 series sweep while successfully chasing a target of 322 runs—the highest successful run chase at that venue.
 

Playing unbeaten throughout the tournament, UWI Blackbirds etched their name in history when they emerged winners of the inaugural Prime Minister’s Cup 2024. In a pulsating final at Kensington Oval, the Cave Hill-based Blackbirds scored a thrilling 3-2 triumph over Brittons Hill to secure the prestigious title and a grand cash prize of BDS $100,000.
Brittons Hill opened the scoring in the 38th minute with a goal from striker Corey Hoyte. However, Blackbirds’ creative player and tournament MVP Niall Reid-Stephens quickly equalized in the 42nd minute, ensuring the first half ended on level terms. With the scoreline unchanged at the end of regulation time, the match entered extra time where the Blackbirds showcased their resilience and hunger for victory. Jaron Oughterson found the net in the 97th minute, followed by a goal from Romario Drakes in the 101st minute, putting the Blackbirds well ahead. Despite a last-minute goal from Brittons Hill’s Sheran Hoyte in the dying moments, the Blackbirds held their ground to clinch the win.
 

The agroprocessing sector in Barbados is poised for a transformative leap forward with the launch of an innovative Black Belly Sheep Project. The groundbreaking initiative combines cultural heritage with cutting-edge science and sustainable practices.

Spearheaded by a dynamic partnership between the Center for Agricultural Research and Innovation (CAGRI) at The University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill, the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI), and the National Cultural Foundation (NCF), the project is set to revolutionize Barbados’ livestock and leather industries. By harnessing the potential of the island’s iconic Black Belly Sheep, the initiative reimagines the hides of this native breed as high-value artifacts, blending craftsmanship with scientific precision.

The venture represents a bold step toward economic diversification and cultural preservation. “This project aims to transform the livestock and leather industries in Barbados, elevating them to exceptional economic and cultural significance,” explained Dr. Singh, Director of CAGRI. “We are building a high-value industry that integrates science and art to drive national development—a true demonstration of progress in Science, Technology, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).”The agroprocessing sector in Barbados is poised for a transformative leap forward with the launch of an innovative Black Belly Sheep Project. The groundbreaking initiative combines cultural heritage with cutting-edge science and sustainable practices.
 
Spearheaded by a dynamic partnership between the Center for Agricultural Research and Innovation (CAGRI) at The University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave Hill, the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI), and the National Cultural Foundation (NCF), the project is set to revolutionize Barbados’ livestock and leather industries. By harnessing the potential of the island’s iconic Black Belly Sheep, the initiative reimagines the hides of this native breed as high-value artifacts, blending craftsmanship with scientific precision.
 
The venture represents a bold step toward economic diversification and cultural preservation. “This project aims to transform the livestock and leather industries in Barbados, elevating them to exceptional economic and cultural significance,” explained Dr. Singh, Director of CAGRI. “We are building a high-value industry that integrates science and art to drive national development—a true demonstration of progress in Science, Technology, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).”

A call has been issued for urgent action to be taken to address the scourge of violence against women.
 
 

When large swathes of invasive seaweed started washing up on Caribbean beaches in 2011, local residents were perplexed.     

Soon, mounds of unsightly sargassum – carried by currents from the Sargasso Sea and linked to climate change – were carpeting the region’s prized coastlines, repelling holidaymakers with the pungent stench emitted as it rots.

A group of science students from The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Cave Hill Campus gained hands-on experience in ecological stewardship through an initiative between The UWI’s Centre for Agricultural Research and Innovation (CAGRI) and the Mount Gay Rum Distillery (MGRD).
The academic-industry collaboration enabled the students to document local biodiversity and establish a baseline for future conservation efforts. This short biological survey, dubbed a mini-BioBlitz, formed part of the course entitled "Ecology of a Changing Planet", and underscored the importance of practical conservation efforts in addressing environmental challenges.
Students recorded plant and animal species within a one-kilometer radius of the Mount Gay Distillery. Under the guidance of Dr. Linton Arneaud, an ecologist and lecturer in the Faculty of Science and Technology (FST), they observed and catalogued local biodiversity. Over a two-hour period, they recorded more than 80 species from over 200 observations across diverse habitats, including tree branches, open fields, moist gullies, and even along concrete surfaces. According to Dr. Arneaud, the event underscores the importance of fostering community engagement in conservation efforts.
 

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has made it into the World University Rankings (WUR) published by Times Higher Education for the sixth consecutive year.   

The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus is once again at the forefront of Caribbean efforts to address the impact of climate change, as the region prepares to take its case to the International Court of Justice (ICJ).

A leading regional hotelier is urging the private and higher education sectors to play a greater role in tackling youth deviance and violence.