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Jamaica Charts New Path to Digital Future at MSBM hosted Inaugural Caribbean DPI Summit
After two and a half days of dynamic dialogue between April 8-10, 2025, bold commitments, and regional solidarity, the curtains came down on the inaugural Caribbean Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Summit at the University of the West Indies, Mona. The summit, a first of its kind in the region, was hosted by the Mona School of Business and Management in collaboration with Co-Develop, a grant-making and resource mobilisation organisation, and brought together policymakers, innovato ››Read More
Global Entrepreneurship Week – Vincent HoSang Entrepreneurship Programme Hosts Virtual Fireside Chat
On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, the Vincent HoSang Entrepreneurship Programme hosted a Virtual Fireside Chat titled "Pivot to Persist: Entrepreneurship Chronicles" in partnership with the JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation, Jamaica Business Development Corporation (JBDC), and Mona Entrepreneurial and Commercialization Centre (MECC). This event was part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, a celebration of entrepreneurs worldwide. The chat highlighted programme alumni, including Queritel's CE ››Read More
6th UWI Future Leaders of Tourism Conference held at Mona School of Business and Management
  On November 15, 2024, the 6th staging of the UWI Future Leaders of Tourism Conference was held at the Mona School of Business and Management under the theme “Out of Many, One Peace.”  The conference which was hosted by the MSBM Tourism undergraduate students who are pursuing the Events Management course, featured insightful panel discussions, presentations, and networking opportunities. The event which brought together over 400 students from high schools, universities, and colleg ››Read More
JUMPing toward a Digitally Inclusive Society
   The Caribbean is abuzz with excitement!  JUMP, an initiative by Cable and Wireless Charitable Foundation (CWCF)  in collaboration with regional governments, private sector companies, and the Mona School of Business Management (MSBM) through the Caribbean School of Data (CSOD), was officially launched in August 2023. On the heels of an impactful Skills for the Future initiative which saw over 800 graduates from across Jamaica, JUMP extends the push for digital inclusion across ››Read More
Women-Centred Disaster Resilience in Haiti
  The Women-Centred Disaster Resilience in Small Island Developing States was launched in Haiti in 2024 as a partnership between the Mona School of Business and Management (in Jamaica), through its Caribbean School of Data programme, and the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team. The project kicked off with 19 women enrolled in two courses which covered topics related to disaster risk management and resilience, the integration of mapping tools and techniques in this area, and the impor ››Read More
From Brainstorm to (Almost) Blastoff: Building ClearPath, an Accessible Navigation App
  Exciting things are happening in the Caribbean. In 2022, the Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT) formed a partnership with the Caribbean School of Data Science (CSOD), part of the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) at the University of the West Indies (UWI), to fund an Open Mapping Technical Training Programme in the Caribbean Region. Click to read more Article taken from: The Caribbean Open Institute ››Read More
A Systematic Approach to Data Capacity Building: Perspectives from the Global South
The systematic building of data capacity across civil society, governments, and the private sector in the Global South is an increasingly critical component of sustainable development. Considerable resources have been directed to the funding and programming of capacity-building initiatives. Yet, there is limited evidence on how effective, efficient, and sustainable these efforts have been in empowering key actors to use data for the public good.  To bridge this evidence gap, MSBM ››Read More
Eight Teams Advance to UWIVC Finals
Mona School of Business and Management, launched the 2024 staging of its flagship entrepreneurship initiative, the Vincent HoSang UWI Venture Competition on September 25, 2024 marking a significant milestone in fostering innovation across diverse academic disciplines. Entrepreneurship, traditionally the domain of business students, is now being revolutionized through the Vincent HoSang Entrepreneurship Programme (VHEP) which is managed by the Mona School of Business and Management ››Read More
Building Skills for the Future of Work: MSBM Professional Services
In today’s fast-changing professional landscape, success isn’t just about keeping up—it’s about staying ahead. That’s where the Professional Services Unit (PSU) of MSBM comes in, equipping professionals with the skills and strategies to thrive now and in the future. Future-Ready Skills for a Dynamic Workforce As careers evolve and employees transition across industries, the focus now includes traditional degrees as well as building adaptable, in-demand competencies. PSU responds ››Read More
MSBM Launches Innovative Entrepreneurship Competition, Bridging Academia and Industry
Mona School of Business and Management, UWI Mona, launched the 2024 staging of its flagship entrepreneurship initiative, the Vincent HoSang UWI Venture Competition on September 25, 2024  marking a significant milestone in fostering innovation across diverse academic disciplines. Entrepreneurship, traditionally the domain of business students, is now being revolutionized through the Vincent HoSang Entrepreneurship Programme (VHEP) which is managed by the Mona School of Business an ››Read More
UWI Vincent HoSang Venture Competition Set to Inspire Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
Annual Competition Launches September 25, 2024, with  Strong Partner Support  The University of the West Indies (UWI Mona) is proud to announce the upcoming launch of the  2024 Vincent HoSang UWI Venture Competition on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at the  Mona School of Business and Management North, UWI Mona Campus. This prestigious event  continues to be a beacon of innovation and fostering of entrepreneurship, engaging over 100  students annually from diverse faculties.  Th ››Read More