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The University of the West Indies Press The University of the West Indies Press is a not-for-profit scholarly publisher of books in sixteen academic disciplines.

The University of the West Indies Press is a not-for-profit scholarly publisher of books in fourteen academic disciplines. It is particularly well known for its work in Caribbean history, Caribbean cultural studies, Caribbean literature, gender studies, education and political science. Founded in 1992, the press has over 350 books in print. Its books are peer-reviewed and approved by an editorial

committee composed of local and international scholars. For orders and customer service in the United States, Caribbean and Latin America please contact Longleaf Services Inc by phone (919) 966-7449, (800)848-6224 or by email [email protected]

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30/09/2025

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📚 Discover books, authors, and Caribbean scholarship at your fingertips.

📚The Child and the Caribbean Imagination edited by Giselle Rampaul and Geraldine Elizabeth Skeete First published in 201...
29/09/2025

📚The Child and the Caribbean Imagination edited by Giselle Rampaul and Geraldine Elizabeth Skeete

First published in 2012, this multidisciplinary volume remains an essential resource on how Caribbean children are imagined and represented. Twelve scholars from literature, linguistics, and education explore the lived, discursive, and fictional worlds of the child in oral traditions, written texts, classrooms, and cultural spaces.

Organized into four sections, Discourse and Representation, Unstable Identities, Language Development, and Pedagogy, it continues to shape scholarship and honour the experiences of children across the region.

🔗Find it at The UWI Press https://www.uwipress.com/9789766402679/the-child-and-the-caribbean-imagination/ (buying options listed) or visit our office, located on The UWI, Mona Campus, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Available in print and digital.

Don Dada: Assessing the Socio-economic and Political Power of Jamaica's Mafia Bosses by Damion Keith BlakeReleased in 20...
26/09/2025

Don Dada: Assessing the Socio-economic and Political Power of Jamaica's Mafia Bosses by Damion Keith Blake

Released in 2024, Don Dada dives into a bold exploration of Jamaica’s dons, non-state leaders who, despite not holding formal office, shape life in their inner-city, garrison communities.

Tracing their evolution from the 1960s to today, Blake investigates how dons perform roles in security, social welfare, partisan mobilisation, even law & order. He argues they’ve become embedded governing authorities, and proposes a peace-building model to dismantle their grip.

A compelling read for anyone curious about power, politics, and survival in Kingston’s streets.

🔗 https://www.uwipress.com/9789766408930/don-dada/ or visit our office, located on The UWI, Mona Campus, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Heritage Preserved, History RetoldStep back in time and uncover the rich heritage of the Mona Campus, The University of ...
24/09/2025

Heritage Preserved, History Retold

Step back in time and uncover the rich heritage of the Mona Campus, The University of the West Indies

📖 Mona, Past and Present: The History and Heritage of the Mona Campus, University of the West Indies by Suzanne Francis-Brown brings to life the campus’s unique history, from its origins on sugar plantations to its World War II role as home to the Gibraltar Camp. Complete with maps, anecdotes, and photographs, it’s also a guide to exploring the landmarks and stories preserved on the grounds today.

🔗 Explore the history: https://www.uwipress.com/9789766401597/mona-past-and-present/ or visit our office, located on The UWI, Mona Campus, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Available Again by Popular Demand!  📚Jamaican Food: History, Biology, Culture by B.W. Higman returns! This beautifully i...
23/09/2025

Available Again by Popular Demand! 📚

Jamaican Food: History, Biology, Culture by B.W. Higman returns!

This beautifully illustrated classic explores Jamaica’s rich food heritage, from the Tainos’ cassava, to Maroon jerk traditions, to the fruits and flavours that define the island’s identity. Higman traces the roots of Jamaica’s food culture, showing how plants, animals, and people shaped a cuisine that tells the story of a nation.

A must-have for food lovers, historians, and anyone passionate about Caribbean culture.

Available in print and digital.

🔗 Get your copy https://www.uwipress.com/9789766409111/jamaican-food/ or visit our office, located on The UWI, Mona Campus, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Back on the Shelf📚Olive Senior’s award-winning Dying to Better Themselves: West Indians and the Building of the Panama C...
22/09/2025

Back on the Shelf📚

Olive Senior’s award-winning Dying to Better Themselves: West Indians and the Building of the Panama Canal tells the powerful story of West Indians who built the Panama Canal and reshaped the Caribbean.

Available in print and digital.

🔗 Please visit https://www.uwipress.com/9789766404574/dying-to-better-themselves/ or pop into our office, located on The UWI, Mona Campus, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

📚We are excited to share that these titles are back in print! 📚Don’t miss your chance to own or gift these important wor...
19/09/2025

📚We are excited to share that these titles are back in print! 📚

Don’t miss your chance to own or gift these important works of Caribbean scholarship and culture. Available now!

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It is with great sorrow that we share the passing of our esteemed author, Dr. Maria Smith. Our condolences go out to her...
18/09/2025

It is with great sorrow that we share the passing of our esteemed author, Dr. Maria Smith. Our condolences go out to her family and friends during this difficult time.

Minister Grange Deeply Saddened by the Death of Dr Maria Smith

Kingston, September 17 - The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has said that she is deeply saddened by the death of Dr. Maria Smith, who was the Programme Manager at the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO which falls under the Ministry and for which the Minister is the Chairman.

Dr Smith died this morning at the Tony Thwaites Wing at the University Hospital of the West Indies following a period of illness.

Minister Grange said, “In her role as Programme Manager at the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO she played a critical part in guiding the implementation of programmes and projects led by the Commision’s partners and stakeholders across the island. Her work was driven by a deep knowledge, unwavering commitment, and a sense of purpose.
“Among her last projects was the setting up of a hydroponics technology system at Northern Caribbean University (NCU) in Manchester where 200 women and a number of young people would be trained to grow vegetables. The project, aimed at promoting food security and employment among vulnerable groups, was sponsored by the Commission through a grant of US$21,000.
“Dr Smith was not content to oversee programmes and projects; she was immersed in them in whichever parish, making it a point of duty to visit often and to remain involved.
“She was also fearless in expressing her views, always candid, always honest, carrying herself with a quiet grace.”

Dr Smith was also a cultural consultant, who had also taught at Tivoli Gardens High School, and lectured at the University of the West Indies, the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts and the Mico University College. She served as well as arts coordinator at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC).

She was also a member of the Board of the African Caribbean Institute of Jamaica/Jamaica Memory Bank (ACIJ/JMB), where she played a crucial role in securing the inscription of the Revival Pilgrimage to Watt Town on UNESCO’s Representation List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Her scholarship and passion for preserving Jamaica’s traditions were perhaps most clearly expressed in her acclaimed 2018 publication, Revivalism: Representing an Afro-Jamaican Identity, which stemmed from her doctoral thesis and remains a vital contribution to the study of Revival and Jamaican identity.

“The book examines Revivalism which is a significant aspect of Jamaica's cultural and religious landscape. It highlights how Revivalists interpret events and rituals across Jamaica, fostering a sense of identity.
“It discusses Watt Town as a symbolic homeland where Revivalists from across Jamaica come together, celebrating their Africanness.

“Dr Smith was a devoted cultural consultant, researcher, and educator whose life’s work left its mark on Jamaica’s cultural landscape. Her legacy will provide constant inspiration for those of us committed to safeguarding and celebrating our rich traditions.

“I will miss her not only for her professional contributions but also on a personal level. We shared many great moments.

“Walk good Dr Smith.”

📖 Featured Title – Caribbean Biography Series 📖Beryl McBurnie by Judy RaymondVisionary. Trailblazer. Cultural icon. From...
17/09/2025

📖 Featured Title – Caribbean Biography Series 📖

Beryl McBurnie by Judy Raymond

Visionary. Trailblazer. Cultural icon.

From the stages of New York to the heart of Trinidad, Beryl McBurnie dedicated her life to celebrating Caribbean dance and culture. Founder of the Little Carib Theatre, she nurtured a space that became a cornerstone of Caribbean performing arts and a symbol of independence and identity.

Discover the story of the woman who brought Caribbean traditions to the world and inspired generations of artists.

Available in print and digital.

🔗 https://www.uwipress.com/9789766407001/beryl-mcburnie/

🎄The Countdown Begins! 🎄It’s just 100 days until Christmas! 🎁Looking for the perfect gift? Give the joy of knowledge wit...
16/09/2025

🎄The Countdown Begins! 🎄

It’s just 100 days until Christmas! 🎁

Looking for the perfect gift? Give the joy of knowledge with a UWI Press book or a subscription to one of our journals. From award-winning titles to the best in Caribbean scholarship, there’s something for everyone on your list.

📚 Discover more: www.uwipress.com
📧 Email: [email protected]

🌍 International Day of Democracy 🌍Democracy is built on the voices of the people, the strength of our communities, and t...
15/09/2025

🌍 International Day of Democracy 🌍

Democracy is built on the voices of the people, the strength of our communities, and the power of participation. Today, we celebrate the ongoing journey toward more inclusive, just, and resilient societies.

At the University of the West Indies Press, we champion stories and scholarship that keep the spirit of democracy alive across the Caribbean and the world.

🔗 Please visit www.uwipress.com for more information on these and other books and journals.

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