The University of the West Indies, Mona Faculty of Social Sciences Annual Awards Ceremony to recognize outstanding academic performance for 2020-2021, was held virtually on February 24, 2022. Sixty five undergraduate students and 48 post graduate students were recognized for receiving first class honours and distinctions respectively. In addition, special course and programme awards were presented to 11 MSBM undergraduates and 38 post graduates for outst ››Read More

Audrey Tugwell could have held down an evening or night job as a radio announcer among some of the finest female voices to have graced Jamaican radio in the early 1980s. The alluring voice was, still is, as captivating as it is convincing. Instead, the pretty teenager with the perfect dark skin tone and ready-made broad smile entered Church Teachers’ College (CTC) in September 1982 with the sole intention of becoming a teacher. She did just that, majoring in English (Language and L ››Read More

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 biennial budget and work ››Read More

          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