Researchers detect two of Suriname’s most powerful Jaguar Trafficking Networks
Experts on wildlife crime in Suriname monitored and documented two of the most powerful jaguar trafficking networks in South America. The network…
Deer of the Caribbean
When people think of deer, they imagine moose, elk, or reindeer; animals more associated with temperate regions rather than the Caribbean. The Ca…
The Rum Tasting of the Century in Retrospect; Colonial Nostalgia in the Rum Industry
In 2018, there was a major event in the rum world billed by its organizers as the “Rum Tasting of the Century”. The event…
The Caribbean Community marks its Golden Jubilee with a promise of Free Movement for Regional Nationals
From July 3-5, regional leaders met in Port of Spain, Trinidad, for the 45th Regular Meeting of Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Heads of Government…
Raccoons of the Caribbean
Raccoons are a commonly seen animal across America. Due to their omnivorous diet, and a paw that allows them some of the dexterity of…
Indian Indentureship in the Caribbean
Following the emancipation of slavery in the Caribbean, the West Indian Plantocracy wanted to continue building their wealth on an affordable and…
Papa Bois; The Protector of the Forest
Papa Bois is a well-entrenched figure in West Indian folklore. He has existed in the oral traditions of the region for centuries before any…
Silk Cotton Trees and Spirituality
Silk Cotton Trees have featured in spiritual beliefs all across the Caribbean for centuries. To the Maya and Aztecs, it was seen as a…
Learning about the Botanical Ecosystems of Trinidad and Tobago
Lecture #5 of a series of 8 planned presentations for the 2022 lecture series which is based on the theme “An introduction to the…
Learning about the Coastal Ecology/Environment of Trinidad and Tobago
Rahanna Juman Ph.D from the Institute of Marine Affairs discusses the coastal ecology and ecosystem of Trinidad and Tobago with the T&T Field…
Operations at UWI Suspended for the Week – Classes to Continue Virtually
All On-Campus operations at the University of the West Indies have been partially suspended for the remainder of the week ( October 6th and…