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Apr 15
AI Will Redefine Who Wins in the Workforce — MSBM Calls for Urgent Shift in Higher Education
  Kingston, Jamaica — A bold warning about the future of work and education took centre stage in Jamaica last week, as the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM), UWI, Mona convened leaders in academia and industry to confront a critical question: Is the Caribbean truly ready for the age of artificial intelligence? At the George Willie Lecture Series, globally respected academic leader David Marchick, Dean of the Kogod School of Business at American University, delivered ››Read More
Caribbean businesses must redesign for future of constant disruption, experts warn at MSBM seminar
Caribbean businesses and public institutions are being urged to fundamentally rethink how they operate as economic volatility, climate threats, and shifting global markets make disruption a permanent feature of the region’s business environment. That was the central message emerging from the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) Strategic Insights Seminar Series, where regional leaders and development professionals were advised to redesign organisational systems to prioriti ››Read More
Vincent HoSang UWI Venture Competition winners celebrated
Main sponsor of the 2025-26 Vincent HoSang UWI Venture Competition, the JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation, joined alongside students, partners, fellow sponsors and other members of the university community for the competition’s finals and awards ceremony, marking the culmination of months of training, mentorship and entrepreneurial development for more than 80 student teams. The ceremony, held at the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM), brought the competition cycle to a clos ››Read More
The Vincent HoSang UWI Venture Competition 2026: Where Bold Ideas Met Big Opportunities
Kingston, Jamaica – Innovation and entrepreneurship took centre stage at the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) on Friday, February 20, 2026, as seven student-led ventures competed in the Finals of the Vincent HoSang UWI Venture Competition. Four young innovators from Approved Labs, Akeem Hutchinson, Vanessa Andrews, Raheem Williams, and Damion Henry, claimed the top prize, walking away as first-place champions. Simone Hanson of Amaré Indulge secured second place, and ››Read More
MSBM Signals the Rise of Caribbean Business Leadership at 2026 Graduate Awards Ceremony
(Kingston, Jamaica) — At a time when Caribbean economies are navigating rapid change, digital disruption, and increasing global competition, the Mona School of Business & Management (MSBM) has reaffirmed its role as a key driver of regional leadership and applied business excellence through its 2026 Graduate Awards Ceremony, held at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters. More than a celebration of academic success, the ceremony highlighted MSBM’s growing imp ››Read More
MSBM Announces Information Session for Aspiring Leaders
  As Jamaica and the wider Caribbean place increased focus on leadership, innovation, and professional development, the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, will host a Graduate Programmes Information Session on Wednesday, January 28. The event targets professionals and aspiring leaders considering postgraduate study in the year ahead. The session will be held at the Terra Nova All Suite Hotel, Kingston, and is designed ››Read More
MSBM Family Rallies for Hurricane Melissa Relief Efforts
Stronger Together: MSBM Community Shows Support and Solidarity   Responding to Immediate Needs The aftermath of Hurricane Melissa has brought significant hardship to members of our University community, particularly those residing in western Jamaica and other severely affected parishes. Many of our students and staff endured considerable loss and disruption. In recognition of this, the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) mobilised a coordinated outreach effort to ensu ››Read More
Kenneth Chung Memorial Scholarship: Empowering Excellence Through Education
    The Kenneth Chung Memorial Scholarship continues to honour the legacy of the late Mr. Kenneth Chung by transforming the lives of outstanding accounting students who embody perseverance, integrity, and academic excellence. This year’s awardee, Rojesta Cheese-Jackson, reflects the spirit of resilience and determination that defines the scholarship’s purpose. As the youngest of six children and the first in her family to attend university, Rojesta views education as both a lifeli ››Read More
MSBM Celebrates Successful Launch of Strategic Insights Seminar Series, Announces Second Seminar on Sustainability & Resilience
Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) has successfully launched its Strategic Insights Seminar Series, delivering a high-impact opening session on December 4, 2025, at the UWI Regional Headquarters. The event brought together a dynamic cross-section of Jamaica’s business community, including leaders from the financial services industry, government ministries and agencies, the manufacturing sector and a diverse group of entrepreneurs. The inaugural seminar, “Thriving in Ch ››Read More
Vincent HoSang UWI Venture Competition Launches 23rd Staging with Expanded Vision
The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus was filled with enthusiasm and optimism as the 23rd staging of the Vincent HoSang UWI Venture Competition officially launched on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. The event marked a significant milestone with the welcome of new strategic partners and a renewed commitment to fostering entrepreneurial excellence. Barita Foundation joins long-standing supporters including JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation, Development Bank of Jamaica, and Mona Ent ››Read More
MSBM Launches Strategic Insights Seminar Series to Empower Jamaica’s Business Leaders
  Kingston, Jamaica – September 24, 2025: The Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM), is equipping senior executives, business leaders, and decision-makers with the tools and strategies to thrive in a rapidly changing business environment. MSBM is poised to stage the inaugural MSBM Strategic Insights Seminar Series, with the first in the series slated to take place on October 23, 2025 at the UWI Regional Headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. This staging comes at a pivotal ››Read More