The United Nations and its Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, have appointed Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, to the governing Council of the United Nations University. The appointment is for a period of six years beginning May 3, 2022. The main functions of the Council are to formulate the principles and policies of the university, govern its operations, and consider and approve its biennia ››Read More

            The University of the West Indies is globally known for its commitment to academic excellence, as well as its commitment to ethical conduct and social justice. In this regard, it rejects political actions that are rooted in militarism, disrespect for the sovereignty of legitimate nations, and impatience with the lasting power of conciliatory diplomacy. The University of the West Indies, therefore, joins with its CARICOM community, and the global network of like- ››Read More

Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) through the Caribbean School of Data (CSOD) in collaboration with the Jamaica Chamber of Commerce (JCC) Sameer Younis Foundation (JCC-SYF) held a virtual graduation for its second cohort of 31 persons in the Digital Skills and Advocacy Training programme on Thursday, February 3, 2022. The 12-week programme sought to provide and upgrade digital literacy and advocacy skills for young people from at-risk communities islandwide. The CSOD is ››Read More

                Trinidadian-born Lesley Miller recounts how her parents instilled the importance of academics and, in particular, encouraged a focus on the sciences. In that household, Miller was so intrigued by the world of technology that she decided to pursue undergraduate studies in information technology at the University of Technology, Jamaica. On graduation, Miller landed a job in Jamaica at General Accident Insurance (GENAC) as an MIS administrator and was soon pr ››Read More

The annual Campaign to promote the Mona School of Business and Management's (MSBM) graduate programmes officially commenced in January 2022 with an integrated marketing communication programme themed “Master it with MSBM”. The entire suite of MSBM graduate programmes is being showcased as we share how a graduate degree from MSBM can help individuals learn the skills needed to navigate the challenges in an ever-evolving business environment and be positioned to accelerate their caree ››Read More

The two new appointments are Morris Nelson and Perrin Gayle, joining current president and CEO, Audrey Tugwell-Henry, who was appointed to the top post on January 1, this year, succeeding Noel. Nelson has been appointed in the role of senior vice president, corporate & commercial banking, effective March 1, 2021.   Click here for more details ››Read More