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Prime Minister of Barbados Mia Mottley shared that: “The pursuit of reparative justice demands we stand together as partners and allies, amplifying our voice and advancing our common interests on the global stage.” Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former president of Nigeria, extolling the historical bonds between the two regions, said: “The ties between the Caribbean… Continue reading PJ Patterson Institute for Africa Caribbean Advocacy hosts inaugural symposium
The PJ Patterson Institute for Africa-Caribbean Advocacy held its inaugural symposium aimed at fostering robust collaboration between both historically interconnected regions at The University of the West Indies (The UWI) Regional Headquarters on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. The symposium, which marked a seminal moment in the annals of international cooperation and was attended by… Continue reading PJ Patterson Institute for Africa-Caribbean Advocacy hosts inaugural symposium
The PJ Patterson Institute for Africa-Caribbean Advocacy marked a seminal moment in the annals of international cooperation on March 20, as it spearheaded its inaugural symposium at the UWI Regional Headquarters. Attended by a distinguished cohort comprising current and former heads of state from both the Caribbean and Africa, alongside eminent academic luminaries, the… Continue reading PJ Patterson Institute for Africa-Caribbean Advocacy hosts inaugural symposium on strengthening cooperation
Wednesday, March 20, 2024, marked a seminal moment in the annals of international cooperation as The PJ Patterson Institute for Africa-Caribbean Advocacy spearheaded its inaugural symposium at the UWI Regional Headquarters. Attended by a distinguished cohort comprising current and former heads of state from both the Caribbean and Africa, alongside eminent academic luminaries, the… Continue reading PJ Patterson Institute hosts symposium on Africa-Caribbean cooperation
Clemson University’s Global Black Studies program welcomed the school’s first Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence in at least 15 years this semester. Paulette Ramsay of the University of the West Indies-Mona (Jamaica) is teaching a course on Afro-Latin American Women Writers this Spring, while also writing two books. She is a renowned academic and creative writer who has… Continue reading Ink and identity: Clemson’s Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence shares Afro-Hispanic insights and continues dual book projects
It is with a profound sense of loss that we at The P.J. Patterson Institute for Africa-Caribbean Advocacy at The University of the West Indies, mourn the sudden departure of Dr. Herbert O. Wigwe, Group Managing Director of Access Corporation, alongside his beloved wife Chizoba, and cherished son Chizi, as well as the esteemed Abimbola… Continue reading Tribute to Group Managing Director of Access Corporation, Dr. Herbert O. Wigwe & former Group Chairman of Nigeria Exchange Group, Abimbola Ogunbanjo
The PJ Patterson Institute for Africa Caribbean Advocacy is pleased to announce the appointments of Professor Paulette Ramsay as Research Fellow and Sharon Bogues Wolfe as Director of Communications, Outreach & Events at the Institute. Professor Ramsay as Research Fellow will assume the role of Chief Operating Officer and set the research agenda of the… Continue reading New Appointments at the Institute
On the 30th of November, we would have celebrated the 74th birthday of a remarkable man, Professor, the Honourable Ambassador Richard M. Bernal, OJ. A year has passed since his untimely departure, leaving a legacy of profound impact in Jamaica, the Caribbean, and beyond. He is deeply missed by his family, the PJ Patterson Institute… Continue reading Remembering a Gentle Giant: Honouring Ambassador Richard Bernal
On 3rd August 2023, four outstanding current and former Heads of Government—namely: Hon. Olusegun Obasanjo (Nigeria), Hon. Percival Patterson (Jamaica), Hon. Ralph Gonsalves (St. Vincent & the Grenadines), and Hon. Mia Amor Mottley (Barbados)— engaged in a profound conversation in Bridgetown, Barbados. Main Outcomes of the Conversation: Reparations Promote the following definition of Reparations: “Reparations… Continue reading The Legendary Conversation