Photo caption (left to right): (1) Professor John Lindo Director of MORI (represented the Principal), (2) His Excellency Mr. Mayank Joshi, High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, (3) Professor Rupika Delgoda, Director of CCRiB, (4) Mrs Isha Joshi, High Commissioner's wife, (5) Ms Emma Subratie, MD HemaLuxe, (6) Ms Shalane Lee, Wellness Entrepreneur, (7) Dr. Michelle Hamilton, Naturopathic Physician, (8) Dr. David Picking, Senior Research Fellow - CCRiB.
 
The Faculty of Science and Technology (FST) proudly partnered with the High Commission of India to celebrate 'Ayurveda Day' on Friday, September 26, 2025, made possible through the work of Dr. David Picking (Senior Research Fellow) and Prof. Rupika Delgoda (Director) at the Caribbean Centre for Research in Bioscience (CCRIB). This collaboration highlights the significance of traditional Indian medicine and its growing global relevance and CCRIB's mission to advance bioscience research in Jamaica.
 
His Excellency, Mr. Mayank Joshi, High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, delivered a compelling address, emphasizing the ongoing partnership between India and Jamaica. He noted that Ayurveda's principles of balance, sustainability, and natural healing resonate globally, offering valuable insights for modern healthcare.
 
The event was well attended and helped further strengthen ongoing collaborative efforts with the High Commission of India to Jamaica.