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Two pervasive plants are poised to make a significant contribution to scientific discovery in Barbados, that could lead to revolutionary outcomes in nutraceutical and other potency applications as well as functional foods.
 

The George Alleyne Chronic Disease Research Centre at The UWI Cave Hill, in partnership with the Shaw Centre for Paediatric Excellence, embarks on a study to shape policies that better support children’s health on the island.

The University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus and the British Virgin Islands International Arbitration Centre (BVI IAC) have formalised their partnership in support of students and research into dispute resolution.
 The two parties signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) earlier this month to promote arbitration and other means of dispute resolution. Under the agreement, the BVI IAC will offer internships and fellowships to students from Cave Hill, and support their participation in moot competitions.
 

 The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus is once again playing a significant role in a critical area of national development in Barbados.

Barbados has unveiled the world’s first vehicle powered by renewable natural gas (RNG) from Sargassum seaweed, rum distillery wastewater and Blackbelly sheep manure, and The UWI Cave Hill Campus came in for high praise for its pioneering role in this renewable energy project.