Our new logo has arrived!! Some time ago we launched a student competition across our Member Institutions to design a new logo for the Canada-Caribbean Institute. We are pleased to announce that Gary Bryan, a student at Northern Caribbean University provided us with the winning entry. Gary's design of an arch/bridge formed by the fusion … Continue reading Gary Bryan, student at Northern Caribbean University, wins competition to design the new logo for the Canada-Caribbean Institute (CCI)
Category: Northern Caribbean University
The Board of Governors of Northern Caribbean University has appointed Dr Vivienne L. Quarrie as Interim President, effective June 16, 2026. Following the recent resignation of Professor Lincoln Edwards, the University Board has established a presidential search committee to identify a suitable candidate for the post of president. While this process is underway, Dr Quarrie … Continue reading Dr Vivienne L. Quarrie Appointed as Interim President at Northern Caribbean University
Northern Caribbean University psychologists, Dr Grace Kelly (2nd left) and Dr Venese Madden (4th left) captures the moment with firefighters at the Black River Fire Station after conducting a session on psychological first aid December 11, 2025. Dr Venese Madden, chair for the department of Graduate Psychology at NCU, said the impact of the category 5 hurricane … Continue reading NCU Psychologists Train Emergency First Responders
The Manchester-based university aims to plant more than 10,000 fruit-bearing trees in the western-most parishes of the island to support the national food security programme. Natural science students and faculty from Mandeville-based Northern Caribbean University (NCU) recently planted 100 fruit trees in Cave district, Westmoreland in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa which ravaged vegetation in … Continue reading NCU Students Plant Fruit Trees in Aftermath of Melissa
“This is about reclaiming our sense of security, our dignity, our future.” By Simone Smith, November 1, 2025 As dawn breaks over Jamaica, in many places the air hangs thick with the smell of saltwater and debris. Hurricane Melissa, a monstrous Category 5 storm, has carved a path of destruction across our beloved island, leaving … Continue reading Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica, Global Response Mobilizes
September 9, 2025 Northern Caribbean University (NCU), in partnership with the Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) under its BIGEE project, recently trained 25 small farmers and agri-entrepreneurs in climate-smart solutions through the Climate Change Incubator Programme (CCIP).Over 10 weeks, participants gained skills in climate science, business model development, financing pathways, and pitch readiness, supported by … Continue reading NCU, DBJ provide Climate Smart Training for Small Farmers
Canada-based gospel artiste K-Anthony was recently recognised by Northern Caribbean University (NCU) in Mandeville at the institution’s Homecoming 2024 Centennial Awards. K-Anthony, a past student of the institution, is quite excited about receiving the accolade. “Being honoured with the Homecoming 2024 Centennial Award at NCU is truly humbling and inspiring. It feels incredible to be … Continue reading Gospel artiste K-Anthony recognised at NCU homecoming awards
August, 10, 2025 The CCI's Caribbean Co-Chair, Prof. Lincoln P. Edwards, DDS, PhD, President of Northern Caribbean University was recently awarded National Honours by the Government of Jamaica. He received the Order of Distinction in the rank of Commander (CD) for his outstanding service in the field of academia Jamaica's National Medal and Innovation Awards … Continue reading Prof. Lincoln Edwards receives Jamaican National Honours
NCU team displays its prize of USD3000 for placing second in the Microsoft Project Blue Mountain Hackathon held October 4, 2024, at the University of Technology Papine Campus. From left are Ruth-Ann Pinnock, Sydonney Clarke, Tahjay Ulett, Damion Mitchell, Adrian Tennant and Shane Patterson. Northern Caribbean University (NCU) students were awarded second place in the … Continue reading NCU students showcase waste management app
International researchers, students, policymakers and community members exchanged insights and explored innovative solutions to climate change at the third annual Canada-Caribbean Institute Research Symposium, held at McMaster October 22, 2024 International scholars, policy makers and leaders joined McMaster students, faculty, staff and community members for a three-day event this month to share insights and explore … Continue reading ‘Together, we can work to stop the climate crisis’