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INACCURATE REPORTS ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES SURROUNDING THE DEATH OF DR. JUDITH ROSE SPENCER
The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus wishes to advise that reports in a Jamaica News Network (JNN) newscast aired on Monday, February 4, 2019 was grossly inaccurate.
The JNN’s newscast alleged that the body of the late Dr. Judith Spencer, which was discovered in a pond on the Mona Campus, had multiple stab wounds and her throat slashed.
Preliminary Police and Security reports reveal no signs of violence on or near the body of the deceased. The police investigators are awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
The UWI Congratulates West Indies Test Cricket Winners
Holder, Chase, Dowrich, Roach, Hetmyer. West Indian cricket supporters will remember those names for their historic Test win against England this January in Barbados. The University of the West Indies is doubly proud to join the international community in celebrating this victory.
Further Statement - Situation on Mona Campus
Kingston, Jamaica, Monday, February 4, 2019 – The UWI Mona has received an initial formal report on the incident regarding the discovery of the body of a female in a pond located on the Campus.
NOT A STUDENT
Preliminary investigations into the discovery, which was reported at approximately 7:45 a.m., have revealed that the deceased, a medical practitioner, was neither a student nor a staff member of The UWI Mona Campus.
NO FOUL PLAY
Situation on The UWI Mona Campus
Kingston, Jamaica, Monday, February 4, 2019 – The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is currently conducting investigations into a situation at The University of the West Indies Mona in which the body of a female was discovered in a pond located on the Campus.
The incident was reported at approximately 7:45 a.m. on Monday, February 4, 2019.
Research Days Launch
Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Mona Campus, Professor Dale Webber;<
Dr. Disraeli M. Hutton Promoted to Rank of Professor
The University of the West Indies, Mona is pleased to announce the promotion of Dr. Disraeli M. Hutton, Senior Lecturer in the School of Education (SOE), Faculty of Humanities and Education, to the rank of Professor.
The UWI and University of Johannesburg launch Institute for Global African Affairs
The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica. Friday, 21 December 2018. A joint master's degree in Global African Studies is one of the major programmes which will be offered by the new Institute for Global African Affairs—a collaborative effort between The University of the West Indies (The UWI) and the University of Johannesburg (UJ) in South Africa.
Inaugural UWI World Universities T20 Tournament
December 21, 2018. Regional Headquarters, Mona, Jamaica: University players across the world will participate in the first ever UWI World Universities T20 Cricket Tournament from January 10-20, 2019 at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) St. Augustine Campus in Trinidad and Tobago. It is an initiative of The University’s Faculty of Sport supported by Cricket West Indies (CWI), Caribbean Premier League (CPL) and Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB).
UWI Climate Change expert to receive 2019 ANSA Caribbean Award for Excellence
Climate Scientist Professor Michael Taylor of The University of the West Indies’ Mona Campus has been named among the 2019 laureates for the Anthony N. Sabga Caribbean Awards for Excellence.
Professor Rhonda Cobham-Sander to Give 12th Edward Baugh Lecture
The 12th Annual Edward Baugh Distinguished Lecture in honour of Emeritus Professor, Dr.
The UWI Considers Alternative Funding Models
From left: Professor Hilary Beckles, Vice Chancellor of THE UWI; the Honourable Mia Mottley, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Economic Affairs and Investment of Barbados; Mr. Ravi Rambarran, Group Chief Operating Officer, Sagicor Financial Corporation; Mrs Andrea McNish, Bursar for The UWI; and Professor Densil Williams, Pro Vice-Chancellor, Planning.
Launch of University Trust Fund on the horizon
Professor Dale Webber to be Inducted as Pro Vice-Chancellor and Campus Principal
Professor Dale Webber will be formally inducted as Principal of The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Mona Campus at a ceremony to take place on Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at 6.00 P.M. in the Graduation Tent on the lawns of the Senate Building.
Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, Mr. Robert Bermudez, will preside over the induction ceremony while other members of the University Administration, including the Vice-Chancellor and Principals of The UWI’s other campuses in Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Open Campus will be in attendance. Representatives of the Government, the diplomatic corps, private and public sectors as well as members of the university community are also expected to attend the ceremony.
