Media Release - The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies. The University of the West Indies (The UWI) joins with CARICOM in calling on Britain to retreat from stated political calls to subvert and subordinate
UN News - A veteran Cameroonian activist working to preserve her country’s forests, and improve the lives of people who depend on them, is the latest winner of an UN-backed international environmental prize. Cécile Ndjebet is the recipient of the 2022 Wangari Maathai Forest Champions Award
Media Release - With great determination, perseverance, and faith in God, local gospel artist Wilburne Mathurin has unearthed another prestigious milestone to add to his list of achievements. On Thursday April 21 2022, the Caribbean Marlin Gospel Awards located in Nassau, Bahamas, nominated our local
CME Programme Press Release - Scientists from the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) have recently discovered large seagrass beds where coral reefs might have been expected off the Island of Dominica, likely due to damage caused by Hurricane Maria in 2017. The survey makes up a
Statement of OECS Authority Chairman, Grenada Prime Minister Keith Mitchell on the reappointment of Dr Didacus Jules: In my capacity as Chairman of the OECS Authority, I am pleased to announce that The Authority has unanimously reappointed Dr Didacus Jules as Director-General of the Organisation of
Press Release - His Excellency Dr Irfaan Ali said that Guyana is ready to collaborate with the Czech Republic and the Federal Republic of Nigeria in agriculture and food security among other areas. President Ali made this statement after accepting the letters of accreditation from the
JIS - Jamaica now has the capacity to conduct more informed climate risk analyses to better guide the public sector’s decision-making regarding future infrastructural investments. This follows the official launch of the Jamaica Systemic Risk Assessment Tool (J-SRAT) by Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of
BGIS - The Annual Business Meeting of the University Council has confirmed the appointment of Dr Francis O. Severin as Principal of the Open Campus effective August 1, 2022. Dr Severin’s appointment was among several senior appointments and reappointments made at Friday’s Council (April 29, 2022) meeting, the
Sheena Forde-Craigg, Barbados GIS - The signing of an Air Services confidential memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Barbados and the Republic of Ghana has been described as “strengthening historical ties”. The virtual signing occurred this evening between Barbados’ Minister of Tourism and International Transport, Senator Lisa
Release - In the nearly 50-year history of the CARIFTA Games, the regional Under-20 athletics showcase has nurtured World and Olympic champions like Pauline Davis-Thompson, Debbie Ferguson-McKenzie, Veronica Campbell, Usain Bolt, Kirani James, Keshorn Walcott, Shaunae Miller-Uibo, and Anderson Peters. Save for Walcott, all of
