Northern Caribbean University

Disaster, Health, Jamaica, Northern Caribbean University

NCU Psychologists Train Emergency First Responders

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

Disaster, Food Security, Jamaica, Northern Caribbean University

NCU Students Plant Fruit Trees in Aftermath of Melissa

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

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Hurricane Melissa Devastates Jamaica, Global Response Mobilizes

“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

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NCU, DBJ provide Climate Smart Training for Small Farmers

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

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Gospel artiste K-Anthony recognised at NCU homecoming awards

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

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Prof. Lincoln Edwards receives Jamaican National Honours

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

Edwards, Environment, Northern Caribbean University

NCU students showcase waste management app

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

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‘Together, we can work to stop the climate crisis’

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’

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Caribbean Co-Chair Lincoln Edward’s remarks at CCI Research Symposium

President of Northern Caribbean University, Lincoln Edwards delivers remarks at the CCI Research Symposium Source: Robert Ready October 20, 2024 Northern Caribbean University (NCU) President Professor Lincoln Edwards has stated that climate change is not a hoax for people living in the Caribbean, as their lives have been affected in adverse ways by effects such … Continue reading Caribbean Co-Chair Lincoln Edward’s remarks at CCI Research Symposium

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