Topic: Reform of the Jamaica Constitution and De-Linking from the British Monarchy 
 
The discourse about Jamaica's constitutional framework is set to continue in July when the Honourable Mr Orette Bruce Golding, former Prime Minister of Jamaica, will engage in a Reasoning about Reform of the Jamaica Constitution and De-Linking from the British Monarchy.

The School of Education, The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, is delighted to announce the UWI Schools of Education (SOE) Biennial Conference 2024, taking place on July 8-10, 2024, in Kingston, Jamaica. The conference will feature three days of stimulating discussions, debates, and networking opportunities, taking place at the UWI Regional Headquarters (July 8-9) and the School of Education, UWI Mona (July 10).

The University of the West Indies, Mona (The UWI) wishes to inform the public that the campus has resumed normal operations as of Friday, July 5, 2024, at 8:30 am.
Hurricane Beryl prompted precautionary measures and campus closure on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Following the discontinuation of the hurricane warning by the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), and based on our own preliminary assessment, UWI Mona has deemed it safe to reopen for normal operations.

 
As the Campus seeks to support you in your financial planning for the new academic year, we are providing
early notice of the regulations governing registration and the payment of fees for the 2024-2025 academic
year. It is our sincere hope that you will use this advanced notice to put proper financial arrangements in place
to minimize any undue interruptions to your studies.
The following will be the regulations governing registration and the payment of fees for the 2024-2025
academic year:

Dear Faculty/Staff and Students:

Your safety is our top priority. Below are some critical information regarding the
operation of our campus over the next 24-48 hours.

Due to the impending threat of Hurricane Beryl, the Mona campus will be closed on
Tuesday July 2, 2024 at 1pm and all day on Wednesday July 3, 2024. We will
continue to take directives from The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency
Management (ODPEM) to update all key stakeholders.

Registration for virtual attendance is still open

From July 8-10, 2024, The University of the West Indies (The UWI) will host the Caribbean's first AI conference, UWIFIC 5IR.

The regional University is bringing together the brightest minds from the region and beyond to delve into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation opportunities and challenges for the Caribbean.

As the curtain falls on this year's captivating Concert Season, The University Singers invite you to join them for the grand finale this weekend, June 28th to June 30th, at the Philip Sherlock Centre for the Creative Arts, University of the West Indies, Mona.

The University of the West Indies (The UWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of its two newest professors, renowned experts in disability studies and gender and sexuality. Dr Floyd Morris, the Director of The UWI Centre for Disability Studies, has been promoted to the position of Professor of Disability Studies and Politics and Dr Karen Carpenter, the Head of the Institute for Gender and Development Studies at The UWI Mona Campus, has been promoted to the position of Professor of Gender, Sexuality and Psychology. The promotions took effect from May 29, 2024.