The 13th UWI Programme is being held this year under the theme “Sustainable Development Preserving the Marine Environment.”  This scientific and cultural enrichment programme will be held in two modules.  Module 1 takes place from July 20-24 at UWI, Mona and Module 2 from July 27-31 at St Ann and Montego Bay.  The programme will provide stimulation through field trips, planned activities and discussion sessions with experts.  Sites to be visited as part of the UWI, Mona leg of the programme include the Port Royal Marine Laboratory, Maritime Authority of Jamaica and the Environmental Foundation of Jamaica. In the St. Ann leg of the programme sites include: Green Grotto Cave, The UWI’s Discovery Bay Marine Laboratory and Seville Heritage Park.  For the Western Jamaica Campus, Montego Bay of the programme field trip visits will include Rose Hall Great House, Montego Bay marine Park and Outameni Experience.

It is designed for children ages 11-17 years. The programme costs J$10,000.  Registration closes on Friday, July 10, 2009.  For more information please telephone 977-1689 or email intlprog@uwimona.edu.jm