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May 6
14th AIB-LAC Conference Wraps Up a Resounding Success in Kingston
The 14th Annual Conference of the Academy of International Business – Latin America and the Caribbean (AIB-LAC) Chapter, held at the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) and the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel , concluded on a high note on March 22, 2024. The conference, themed "Rethinking and Reshaping the Role of Business in Creating a More Sustainable and Resilient Latin America and the Caribbean," brought together leading academics, busines ››Read More
Mona School of Business and Management pays tribute to Dr. The Honourable. Marshall Hall, OJ
Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) mourns the passing of  Dr Marshall Hall, former head of the Department of Management Studies, a precursor to Mona School of Business and Management and former board member of the then Mona School of Business. Professor  Neville Ying, former Executive Director, Mona School of Business reflects in his book “Servant Leader in Action “that  Dr Hall conducted a seminal research study which pointed to the critical need for an adequate number ››Read More
MSBM launches James Moss-Solomon Memorial Lecture
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Dec. 1, 2022—The Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) hosted the inaugural James Moss-Solomon Memorial Lecture, under the theme “From Local to Global: Challenges and Benefits for Caribbean Firms”, on November 30, at the Faculty of Law Building, University of the West Indies, as part of the activities to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the merger of the former Department of Management Studies and Mona School of Business. Speaking at the event, Execut ››Read More
Don Wehby to deliver MSBM’s Inaugural James Moss-Solomon Memorial Lecture at the UWI, November 30, 2022
Kingston, Nov. 21, 2022 -  Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) will host the inaugural James Moss-Solomon Memorial Lecture at the Faculty  of Law, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. The lecture will be delivered by Senator Don Wehby, Group CEO, Grace Kennedy and Co Ltd under the theme “From Local to Global: Challenges and Benefits for Caribbean Firms”.   Making the announcement, Executive Director of the MSBM Dr David McBean said  ››Read More
MSBM Celebrates International Men’s Day 2022
On Friday November 18, MSBM celebrated International Men’s Day by presenting  all male team members with special tokens of appreciation. International Men’s Day  is commemorated  worldwide on November 19 each year and seeks to celebrate  the positive value men bring to the world, their families and communities. It highlights positive role models and raise awareness of men’s well-being.  ››Read More
MSBM to Boost Youth Entrepreneurship through ‘The Art of Digital Marketing’
    As the world highlights Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), Mona School of Business Management (MSBM) through the Vincent HoSang Entrepreneurship Programme (VHEP) will celebrate GEW with a virtual event dubbed “The Art of Digital Marketing.” Guest Speaker for the event, is entrepreneur, digital consultant and transformation specialist Kemal Brown.   This strategic partnership is very timely, as entrepreneurs must not only learn to embrace the digital age, but navigate the spa ››Read More
Mr Leighton McKnight appointed Executive-in-Residence at Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM)
Mr Leighton McKnight, former Territory Leader at PwC Jamaica, has been appointed Executive-in-Residence at  Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM), The University of the West Indies, Mona. An alumnus of MSBM where he earned a B.Sc. in Management Studies (Hons.) and the Emile Woolf College of Accounting in London where he completed studies for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA),  McKnight has sat on the boards of several public and private sector ent ››Read More
Chung family awards accounting scholarship for third straight year
  Delphina Hanson is the 2022 recipient of the Kenneth Chung Memorial Accounting Scholarship. An accomplished accountant with over 10 years of experience in the accounting and auditing field, Mrs Hanson is a part-time student at the Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) at The University of the West Indies, where she is pursuing graduate-level studies to an MSc degree in accounting. The Kenneth Chung Memorial Accounting scholarship is funded by the Chung Family and is pre ››Read More
2022 staging of the Vincent Hosang UWI Venture Competition launched
  Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) through its Vincent Hosang Entrepreneurship Programme (VHEP) launched the 2022 Vincent Hosang UWI Venture Competition (UWIVC) on Wednesday, October 5th  at  an event attended by students, faculty members and members of the Business Community. This year’s competition is especially significant as the MSBM celebrates the 10th anniversary of the historic merger in 2012 of two formidable institutions- the  then 25- year old Mona School ››Read More
Family-owned business – Doubts and concerns
  There has been increased interest among owners and those with tangential interest in issues relating to family-owned businesses, or FOBs, since the first article in the series in this space. However, there are those with an attitude of ‘unless I can put my hand in his side, I will not believe’, who seem to hold the view that what has been written is far removed from the reality in Jamaica or anywhere in the Caribbean. The tone of some of the conversations could be interpreted ››Read More
Mona School of Business celebrates 10 with new website
  The Mona School of Business and Management (MSBM) marks its 10th anniversary with a new-look website in a celebration of innovation and excellence. With a bold and modern look featuring greater visual consistency and standardisation, the new design allows for more streamlined menus and easier navigation and offers an improved mobile experience. They focussed on simplifying and updating content, providing more resources for students and providing a modern, fresh look for their ››Read More