Jan 2,1920
Drama tutor, lecturer and theatre pioneer, he was invited by UWI Extra Mural Department Head Philip Sherlock to become the university's second drama tutor. He lobbied the authorities to consider building a theatre and eventually the Creative Arts Centre (CAC) was built (1968). Mr. Vaz, through his three decade association with the Little Theatr Movement, contributed to the development of the national pantomime and Jamaica's theatre arts in general.
Our 7 faculties and 12 professional schools offer more than 200 programmes to some 18,000 graduate, undergraduate and continuing studies students.
The UWI, Mona ranks first in Jamaica among accredited tertiary-level programmes. In 2012, the University was again one of Jamaica’s Top 100 Employers.
