Coffee aficionados worldwide have reason to celebrate! A groundbreaking study by
researchers at The University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona, in collaboration with
international partners, has cracked the code on the Coffee Berry Borer (CBB), a tiny
beetle with a devastating impact on coffee crops. This research paves the way for
sustainable solutions to protect coffee production, benefitting both farmers and the
environment.

Dear Students and Staff,

The administration of the campus understands and appreciates the anxiety expressed by our students over the last few days in relation to incidents of robbery on the campus. We wish to assure the entire campus community that the security of the campus is of paramount importance. We further want to assure that while we understand the fears generated by these recent occurrences, the campus remains a relatively safe space based on the number of incidents reported on a semester-by-semester basis.

Dr. Simone Badal, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Basic Medical Sciences has once again done The University of the West Indies, Mona proud. Dr. Badal has been awarded one of the Caribbean’s most prestigious awards, the Anthony N. Sabga Awards for Caribbean Excellence, for her pioneering contributions to the field of Science and Technology. Dr. Badal’s paradigm-shifting research in cancer treatment, specifically the development of Caribbean cancer cell lines, has significantly advanced treatment options for breast and prostate cancer in populations of African descent globally.

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has reaffirmed its commitment to centering reparatory justice and sustainability in research, teaching, and learning, as it officially launched the One-UWI Research Cluster on Reparatory Justice on Friday, January 24, 2025. The launch occurred during an online ceremony, setting the stage for fostering a global impact on these critical issues.

The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus would like to proudly congratulate Professor Ian Boxill on being selected as the recipient of the prestigious Kwame Nkrumah Award for PanAfrican Leadership. This is a remarkable and well deserved honour and serves as a reflection of his unwavering dedication to education, social justice, and the Pan-African cause.

Student innovators with ground-breaking solutions took center stage at the finals of the 2024/25 Vincent HoSang UWI Venture Competition, held at the Mona School of Business and Management on Friday, January 24, 2025. The competition, which began in September 2024 with over 100 students from all faculties across The UWI, Mona campus showcased visionary thinking aimed at transforming regional challenges into opportunities for growth.

The University of the West Indies community and in particular, The UWI, Mona Campus extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends and colleagues on the passing of Prof. Sir Fitzroy 'Roy' Augier. It is with deep sadness that we bid farewell to an intellectual giant of our time. Sir Roy was a towering figure whose legacy has shaped generations of scholars, educators and activists both locally and throughout the region.

Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal, Professor Densil A. Williams (center), and President of the Lions Club of Mona, Dr. Olivene Burke (third from right), are flanked by (from left) Secretary Lion Stanley G. Smellie; Past Council Chair Lion Dr. Denise Forrest, PMJF; Second Vice-President Lion Nolda Thompson; Lion Carolyn Wright; and Treasurer Lion Dave Scarlett, PMJF.

The UWI Mona sends warm congratulations and is pleased to share the news that Professor Dale Webber has been appointed as Jamaica’s first Special Envoy for Climate Change, the Environment, matters of the Ocean, and the Blue Economy. This prestigious role reflects, not only, Professor Webber’s exemplary career as a marine biologist and conservationist but also his outstanding contributions to academia, public service, and environmental stewardship.