Mya Caverson (MPH '26), second from right, delivered a three-day oral health program to elementary school students in Jamaica as part of her Master of Public Health practicum. October 27, 2026 | by Thuy Dam Mya Caverson’s (MPH ’26) graduate studies took her further than she’d ever imagined — all the way to Jamaica for … Continue reading Public Health grad brightens kids’ smiles during global practicum
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October 12, 2026 The University of Guyana’s Fourth Graduate Research Symposium concluded last Friday with a strong focus on how research, collaboration and interdisciplinary thinking can help Guyana and the wider Caribbean respond to increasingly complex development challenges. The symposium was held from Wednesday, September 30 to Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Ramada Princess … Continue reading UG Graduate Research Symposium advances call for Interdisciplinary Research for Resilience
The International School for Development Justice at The UWI continues with its series on The SDGs and You. The next discussion will be on October 21, 2026 and will feature SDG 7, Affordable and Clean Energy. Overview of SDG 7 Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) is one of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals established … Continue reading SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
By: Tania Ulrich October 15, 2026 Philanthropist and leader recognized for global impact as distinguished member of Jamaica’s diaspora On August 6, Jamaica celebrated 64 years of independence. That same day, the country’s National Honours and Awards system named TMU Chancellor Donette Chin-Loy Chang (Journalism ’78) to the Order of Jamaica. It’s one of the … Continue reading TMU Chancellor Donette Chin-Loy Chang named to the Order of Jamaica
Ernesto Cooke, 4 Oct 2026 While the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) has achieved notable progress on single market initiatives, small island developing states face distinct demographic, administrative, and structural challenges in implementing full regional freedom of movement. Speaking during the 5th Distinguished Owen S. Arthur Memorial Lecture and an accompanying dialogue at the University of the … Continue reading Small states face many hurdles in CARICOM free movement
The Caribbean's security challenges are becoming increasingly complex and interconnected, spanning organised crime, cyber threats, illicit financial flows and climate-related risks. To help shape a coordinated regional response, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and the Regional Security System (RSS) will convene a landmark Caribbean Security Futures Symposium in Barbados from October 7 … Continue reading The UWI and RSS Bring Global Expertise Together to Strengthen Caribbean Security Architecture
September 4, 2026 The following editorial is authored by Professor Canute S. Thompson, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Undergraduate Studies, The University of the West Indies. The future of higher education, and universities in particular, faces substantial challenges. A few facts illustrate the dire realities. In the United Kingdom, about fifty (50) universities face the risk of closure … Continue reading The Global Higher Education Landscape: Challenges and Opportunities
Overview Join the CanAfro Research Institute for the official virtual launch of the Daily ABR dashboard Date and Time Tuesday, September 29, 2026 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM Toronto Time Online Event About This Event The official virtual launch of our first Daily ABR Tracker Dashboard. This milestone project was made possible through generous funding received … Continue reading Black Data Sovereignty: Launching the Daily ABR Tracker Dashboard
Date: September, 10, 2026 Time: 2:30 am - 4:30 pm Location: York Lanes Room 280N A Documentary Film by Kaneal Gayle Film Overview In the immediate aftermath of a devastating hurricane, communities across Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Trelawny, and St. James in Jamaica were thrust into a fragile reality where survival, grief, and resilience unfolded side … Continue reading CERLAC Presents: Official Screening of “After Melissa – Survival is only the beginning”
By Jovani Davis Friday, September 4, 2026 Guyana breaks ground for regional law school after decades of talks Guyana has officially broken ground for a new regional law school at the University of Guyana, moving forward with a project that has been discussed for nearly three decades. The sod was turned Thursday for the Caribbean’s … Continue reading Guyana breaks ground for regional law school after decades of talks