UWI Mona Virtual Town Hall to address Hurricane Melissa Recovery
The Principal of The University of the West Indies Mona Campus, Professor Densil Williams, along with the Campus Registrar, Dr. Donovan Stanberry, and other members of the Senior Management Team, convened a Virtual Town Hall meeting for staff and students to discuss the recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa.
Arrangements for Teaching and Assessments at the Western Jamaica Campus
We are aware that apart from the damages to the physical infrastructure at the Mona – Western Jamaica Campus, there is currently no electricity, water and internet services. We are also aware that this is the reality throughout many communities in Western Jamaica.
Support to our Faculty and Staff Impacted by Hurricane Melissa
With the passage of Hurricane Melissa and its widespread and devastating impact on our country, the Mona Campus Management team is cognizant that many of our faculty and staff are affected in a personal way.
Changes to the Teaching and Assessment Schedule For Semester One 2025-2026
As we proceed with teaching and learning activities, it is important to note that there have been several interruptions to the semester, resulting in quite a few teaching and learning days being lost.
Update on Reopening and Facilitation of Students Adversely Impacted by Hurricane Melissa
As we continue to navigate the deep and sorrowful situation in our country following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, The UWI Mona, once again, wants to stand with our students and their families during this difficult time.
Reminder of UWI-Mona Reopening – November 3, 2025
As we draw closer to reopening on Monday, November 3rd, and further to our advisory of October 29th, we are aware that some members of our community may have challenges to engage face-to-face.
Preparations for Reopening – November 3, 2025
Members of the UWI-Mona Academic Community would have been aware of the advisory with respect to the suspension of teaching and learning activities for the rest of this week and the recommencement of face-to-face classes on Monday, November 3rd.
Update on Operations at the UWI-Mona – October 29, 2025
Further to our advisory of Sunday, October 26th, the Management of the Campus met today following a preliminary assessment of the impact of Hurricane Melissa.
Updates on the Operations of the Mona Campus in Light of Hurricane Melissa
Further to the last advisory to the Campus Community on October 23, 2025, the Management Team of the Campus met today to further assess the situation with respect to the continued threat of Hurricane Melissa.
Pivot to Full Online Operations – October 23 – 24, 2025
The Management of the Campus met this morning to assess the situation with respect to the approaching tropical storm. The island is now under a Tropical Storm Warning and Hurricane Watch. Against this background, effective 2pm today, the Campus will pivot to full online operations.