Internationally acclaimed Economic Historian, Social Justice and Minority Empowerment Activist, Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, launched his latest publication on February 25.

“Two Thousand Three Hundred (2300), not 231”…these numbers represent the number of trees The UWI Mona Campus wants to plant as part of the National Tree Planting Initiative.

The following statement is issued by Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, on the passing of Sonny Ramadhin, renowned cricketer of the 1950s, and the first of phenotypic East Indian descent to represent the West Indies.

The University of the West Indies is globally known for its commitment to academic excellence, as well as its commitment to ethical conduct and social justice.

The United Nations and its Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, have appointed Professor Sir Hilary Beckles, Vice-Chancellor of The University of the West Indies, to the governing Council of the United Nations University.