Further to our advisory of Sunday, October 26th, the Management of the Campus met today following a preliminary assessment of the impact of Hurricane Melissa. Following this assessment, we now advise the Campus Community that all operations of the Mona Campus will be suspended for the rest of this week, including teaching and learning activities, and assessments. For the rest of the week, essential workers will work towards the restoration of the campus to allow for the commencement of face-to-face operations on Monday, November 3, 2025. Consequently, we are advising students with accommodation at our Mona halls of residence that they may return.

We are mindful that some students may be unable to return on Monday, particularly those in Western Jamaica. Therefore, concurrent with face-to-face classes, lecturers will post course material on our learning management system so that affected students will be able to consume subsequently.

With respect to operations at the Western Jamaica Campus which was significantly impacted by the passing of the hurricane, the Campus Management has taken the decision to suspend all teaching and learning activities at that Campus until November 10, 2025.

Given the extent of the impact of the hurricane, we are mindful that it may take a little longer for those most impacted to re-engage. In such instances, students are encouraged to engage their lecturers and the Dean of their faculty for special consideration as required.

The Management of the UWI-Mona stands with you at this difficult time and wishes our community and the rest of Jamaica a speedy recovery.