Tag: University of the West Indies

The Jamaican Government “celebrates” the 75th anniversary of the Windrush

May 21, 2023

The Government of Jamaica will “celebrate” the 75th anniversary of the departure of the Empire Windrush from Jamaica, carrying over 1,000 hopeful Caribbean people, in June 1948. But what is there to celebrate? Back in the UK, racist immigration policies persist, and there are many personal stories of grief and injustice. … More The Jamaican Government “celebrates” the 75th anniversary of the Windrush

“Dear Future Earth…” Jamaican students reflect at the Institute of Jamaica

April 30, 2023

The Natural History Museum of Jamaica’s Earth Day competition awards ceremony took place at the Institute of Jamaica recently, with lots of cheers, photo ops, prizes and an inspirational talk from youth climate activist Mario Galbert. … More “Dear Future Earth…” Jamaican students reflect at the Institute of Jamaica

Jamaica’s HerFlow Foundation recognises “Unsung Sheroes” working in their communities: Celebrate Her!

April 21, 2023

Shelly-Ann Weeks and the HerFlow Foundation recently honoured eighteen women working in their communities to support women in the post-COVID period. HerFlow focuses on the issue of period poverty and is “committed to empowering Jamaican women and girls.” … More Jamaica’s HerFlow Foundation recognises “Unsung Sheroes” working in their communities: Celebrate Her!

“Deep Sea Matters”: Young Jamaican activists take a dive into the issue of deep sea mining

February 10, 2023

The ambitious event organised by a group of collaborators to highlight the issue of deep sea mining was highly successful. On a warm and very breezy lunchtime on Thursday, January 26 at the University of the West Indies Mona campus in Kingston, there was a full house audience consisting of university students, high school students, … More “Deep Sea Matters”: Young Jamaican activists take a dive into the issue of deep sea mining

Deep sea mining: an undercover video, the French say “Non!” and an upcoming event you cannot miss

January 23, 2023

Quite a lot has been happening regarding the ongoing campaign against deep sea mining. Here goes… First, a quick reminder of an exciting event at the University of the West Indies Mona campus (Undercroft) on Thursday, January 26 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. It will include a Panel Discussion (starting at 12:00 noon), booth … More Deep sea mining: an undercover video, the French say “Non!” and an upcoming event you cannot miss

“Deep Sea Matters!” – Come view, learn, think, discuss, create, exchange views, at UWI Undercroft, January 26

January 16, 2023

Deep Sea Matters! Stop Deep Sea Mining! A special event to take place at the Undercroft, University of the West Indies Mona Campus in Kingston on Thursday, January 26, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Learn, discuss, participate! … More “Deep Sea Matters!” – Come view, learn, think, discuss, create, exchange views, at UWI Undercroft, January 26

A splash of art and crafts for Christmas in Kingston, Jamaica

November 26, 2022

It’s that time of year again, with the softening of the sun’s harsh rays and the shortening of our days. The light changes somehow, and the weather has calmed. So, it’s feeling a little like Christmas! In Kingston, however, the traffic has not calmed at all, and the season’s activities have stepped up. These include … More A splash of art and crafts for Christmas in Kingston, Jamaica