Dear Colleagues,
Rise in Local Covid-19 Cases
As we approach a new academic year and with recent developments considered, The UWI would like to encourage everyone to be informed and prepared regarding the rising cases of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.
Reopening of the UWI Mona Campus
The University of the West Indies, Mona hopes all staff and students are safe after the passage of Hurricane Beryl.
Hurricane Beryl Advisory - Update #4
Dear Faculty/Staff and Students:
The University of the West Indies, Mona hopes all students, staff, and faculty are safe during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. The university continues to monitor updates from the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) and will be guided by national announcements on the way forward.
Hurricane Beryl Advisory - Update #3
Dear Faculty/Staff and Students:
Your safety is our top priority. Below are some critical information regarding the operation of our campus over the next 24-48 hours.
Due to the impending threat of Hurricane Beryl, the Mona campus will be closed on Tuesday July 2, 2024 at 1pm and all day on Wednesday July 3, 2024. We will continue to take directives from The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) to update all key stakeholders.
Hurricane Beryl Advisory - Update #2
The management of The UWI Mona Campus is continuing to closely monitor Hurricane Beryl and the possibility of it impacting Jamaica later this week. The Government of Jamaica has now issued a Hurricane Watch for the island. Decisions will be taken on the continued operations of the Campus and the Halls of Residence based on updates from official sources.
Hurricane Beryl Advisory
The management of The UWI Mona Campus is closely monitoring the development of Hurricane Beryl, its rapid intensification, and the possibility of it impacting Jamaica later this week. The Campus has activated its emergency preparations.
Please be advised that the University remains open for business and we will continue to be guided by the national updates and instructions of the Office of the Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM). We will continue to monitor the situation and provide regular updates tomorrow and until Beryl is no longer a threat.
Update: The UWI Mona Resumes Operations on Tuesday, October 31, 2023
To: Members of The UWI Mona Community
The UWI Mona wishes to confirm that operations will resume on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. A team of Structural Engineers have made the necessary assessments and have given Campus Management the assurance that the facilities across The UWI Mona Campus are cleared for occupancy and use.
UWI Mona Campus - Suspension of Operations | October 30, 2023
To: The UWI Mona Community
The University of the West Indies Earthquake Unit has confirmed that the island experienced a 5.6 magnitude earthquake at 10:57am, the epicenter was located 10 km south of Buff Bay, Portland.
In order to ensure the structural integrity of all buildings on the Mona Campus, The Management of the Campus has suspended operations for the rest of the day - October 30, 2023.
The Community is advised to monitor Mona Messaging, the media and their immediate supervisors, and Faculty Offices for further updates.
The UWI Mona to resume face-to-face learning modality and accommodation on all Halls of Residence
In light of the Government of Jamaica’s announcement to resume face-to-face modality across the education sector, The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Mona Campus, will begin offering current and incoming students of The UWI, Mona Campus, face-to-face classes in the 2022-2023 Academic Year.
F2F classes starting with Summer School in June