KINGSTON, Jamaica — In a significant move to enhance digital education, the Flow Foundation has partnered with the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills, and Information to launch the ‘ICT Teacher of the Year’ award in 2026. The initiative, endorsed by Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, aims to recognize and reward high school educators who excel in integrating innovative information and communication technology (ICT) tools into their teaching practices. The announcement was made during the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) ICT Week 2025 Conference held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. Minister Dixon emphasized the importance of ICT in achieving educational goals, stating, ‘This award is a meaningful way to affirm that ICT is central to helping every child reach their full potential. Stronger partnerships are essential to bridge the digital divide.’ The Flow Foundation has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) to formalize the award. The selection process will evaluate teachers across four ICT categories: innovation, equity and inclusion, resilience and resourcefulness, and community engagement. From 63 regional winners, three national awardees will be chosen, with the overall winner receiving a national trophy, a cash prize, and an all-expenses-paid trip to the 2026 CANTO Trade and Exhibition Conference in the Dominican Republic. Additionally, the winner’s school will receive an ICT investment and be recognized as an ICT ambassador. Rhys Campbell, Director of the Flow Foundation, highlighted the initiative’s significance, stating, ‘The classroom is a launchpad for digital transformation, and we’re proud to spotlight educators who are empowering the next generation through ICT.’ Dr. Winsome Gordon, CEO of the Jamaica Teaching Council, expressed excitement about the partnership, noting its potential to motivate educators and advance ICT development in Jamaica. Applications for the award will open on World Teacher Day, October 5, 2025, with the awards ceremony scheduled for May 2026.
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Antiguan Educator Adeola Matthew Selected for Prestigious U.S. International Leadership Program
The United States Embassy to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean has announced the selection of Ms. Adeola Matthew, a prominent educator from Antigua and Barbuda, for the 2025 ‘University Partnerships’ Multi-Regional Project. This initiative, part of the U.S. Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP), aims to unite global education leaders to enhance international academic collaboration, research, and campus globalization. Ms. Matthew, who serves as the Recruitment Officer at the University of the West Indies–Five Islands Campus (UWI-FIC), brings over 25 years of experience in education to the program. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Master of Education in Language and Literacy. Over the course of three weeks, Ms. Matthew will visit U.S. universities and organizations in Washington, D.C., California, Arizona, and North Carolina. The program will focus on key areas such as international student exchanges, public-private partnerships, and innovative strategies in higher education. Participants will engage with U.S. university administrators, policymakers, and industry leaders to foster global academic networks. The U.S. Embassy expressed confidence that Ms. Matthew’s involvement will significantly contribute to the advancement of higher education in Antigua and Barbuda.
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The UWI FIC Wins Award for Technology Deployment
The University of the West Indies (UWI) Five Islands Campus has been honored with the Ellucian Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) Visionary Leadership and Outstanding Award, marking a historic achievement as the first English-speaking Caribbean institution to receive this recognition. The award was presented during the Ellucian LAC User Conference in Cancun, Mexico, from September 9 to 11, 2025, celebrating the campus’s successful deployment of Ellucian’s Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform.
In just six months, UWI Five Islands completed the implementation of baseline components, joining an elite group of institutions across Latin America and the Caribbean that have embraced Ellucian SaaS. This milestone underscores the campus’s dedication to technological innovation and excellence in higher education. Professor C. Justin Robinson, Campus Principal, emphasized that this achievement goes beyond technology, reflecting the institution’s commitment to enhancing educational delivery and creating new opportunities for students, staff, and the broader Caribbean community.
The implementation was spearheaded by Professor Robinson and Campus Registrar Dr. Camille Samuel, supported by a cross-departmental team. The campus is set to launch Banner Apply in September 2025, with additional components rolling out throughout the 2025/2026 academic year. Raul Vega, Director of Global Success Services at Ellucian, highlighted the project as a model for institutional transformation across the region.
Established in 2019, UWI Five Islands is the fifth campus of The University of the West Indies, located in Antigua and Barbuda. With over 1,300 students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programs, the campus offers over 40 degree programs across four schools: Humanities and Education, Business and Management, Health and Behavioural Sciences, and Science, Computing, and Artificial Intelligence. Additionally, the campus is home to the Centre of Excellence for Oceanography and the Blue Economy (COBE), showcasing its commitment to marine science research and sustainable economic development.
UWI Five Islands continues to uphold the academic excellence of The University of the West Indies, which is consistently ranked among the world’s top universities by Times Higher Education. The institution’s Lifelong Learning Unit further extends its impact by offering professional development courses tailored to the needs of working professionals and the community.