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Advisory 3 | COVID-19 - Suspension of Classes at The UWI Mona Campus
Posted: March 12, 2020
The leadership of The UWI Mona Campus in consultation with the Vice-Chancellor of the University and other authorities has taken the decision to suspend all classes at both the Mona and Western Jamaica Campuses for four weeks, effective March 13, 2020.
All mid-semester examinations scheduled for tomorrow, March 13, 2020, have subsequently been cancelled. Teaching is expected to resume, either online or face-to-face from April 14, 2020, and this may result in the semester being extended. All Jamaican students who reside on hall are required to move home during this period. International and regional students are welcome to remain on hall, but are asked to strictly adhere to all instituted protocols.
The Campus will remain open and operational until further advised.
UWI CARNIVAL POSTPONED
Posted: March 11, 2020
After careful deliberation, the decision has been taken to postpone UWI Carnival 2020 events slated for March 12 to 15, as a
Mid Semester Examinations
Posted: March 11, 2020
The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus wishes to advise the public that unscrupulous persons have been circulating notices to convey the postponement of mid semester examinations.
Campus Advisory | COVID-19
Posted: March 10, 2020
The Ministry of Health and Wellness has confirmed the first known case of the Corona Virus, COVID-19 in Jamaica.
The UWI Mona Campus wishes to assure members of our community that the health and welfare of all students and staff are priority and so all plans and decisions made will be in the best interest of all members of our community.
Security Advisory: Suspension of Gate Passes
Posted: March 08, 2020
The University Hospital of the West Indies as a preventative measure against the novel Corona Virus, COVID -19 has suspended the issuing of gate passes at all points of entry in an effort to protect security guards, staff and visitors. In light of this, The UWI Mona Campus is also suspending the issuing of gate passes with immediate effect.
We seek the cooperation of all staff and students who drive a motor vehicle to be prepared to show their UWI Identification cards at the gate on entering and leaving. All other vehicles entering and leaving the Campus are subjected to random searches with immediate effect.
The UWI pays tribute to former Lead Trustee of its British Foundation, Susan Belgrave
Posted: March 06, 2020
Mona Visitors Lodge to Cease Operations Amidst Strategic Restructuring
Posted: March 02, 2020
In a thrust to be more agile and to align business goals to meet changing industry needs, The University of the West Indies (The UWI), Mona Campus has taken a decision to restructure the commercial operations of the Mona Visitors Lodge and Conference Centre (MVLCC). Effective Saturday, February 29, 2020 the MVLCC will cease operations as the management team moves toradically change the company's organisational, financial and operating structure.
The UWI establishes COVID-19 Task Force
Posted: March 02, 2020
Once again, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is launching a Task Force to assist with the mobilisation of the region’s public health providers to deal with an incoming virus. Four years ago, the Zika virus triggered the response; today it is COVID-19.
Again, the Task Force will be chaired by The UWI’s Professor Clive Landis, Pro Vice-Chancellor for Undergraduate Studies and former Director of the George Alleyne Chronic Disease Research Centre, who has considerable experience in the field of Caribbean public health.