The University of the West Indies (The UWI) has received an alert regarding a potential cybersecurity issue involving ransomware claims. At this time, there is no confirmed evidence of a breach of our IT environment, systems, or any leaked University information.

The University of the West Indies (The UWI), in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister of Jamaica, will host a landmark high‑level dialogue on reparation featuring His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana, during his official visit to Jamaica.

The Special High‑Level Reparation Dialogue, takes place on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 4:30 p.m. (Jamaica) | 5:30 p.m. (Eastern Caribbean/AST) at The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica and will be broadcast live via UWItv, extending its reach across the region and globally.

The UWI Regional Headquarters, Jamaica W.I. Monday, July 27, 2026—The following tribute was written by Dr Roy McCree, Dean, Faculty of Sport.

The University of the West Indies (UWI) and the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) have formally strengthened their longstanding collaboration with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Sagicor Cave Hill School of Business and Management, UWI Cave Hill Campus on May 28, 2026.

The Office of Administration at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) wishes to alert all staff—particularly those in Registry, Admissions, and other student-facing units—of the existence of an unauthorised website falsely purporting to be affiliated with the University. Please refer to the accompanying screenshots.

This website is not endorsed, affiliated with, or authorised by The UWI and appears to be using the University’s name and branding without permission, while misrepresenting a relationship with the institution.

The University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, is aware that a small group of Administrative, Technical and Service (ATS) staff members is currently protesting over unpaid salaries and has gathered at the University's main entrance.
The University wishes to make it clear that all salaries due to faculty and staff have been paid in full and on time for each pay period. There is, therefore, no issue of unpaid salary at the University.

Approximately three dozen affiliates from The University of the West Indies (The UWI)—including students, faculty, staff, and alumni—have been selected for the highly competitive inaugural Resilient Global Digital Infrastructure (GDI) Fellowship.