21st Frank Worrell Memorial Lecture

Prime Minister of Grenada calls for immediate action on climate change

Prime Minister Mitchell said the unifying nature of sports provides a platform to advocate for change, as has been done historically. Even as he noted the recent pledge by G7 countries to mobilize US$100 billion annually to assist poorer countries cut carbon emissions and cope with global warming, he argued that vulnerable countries should not depend solely on handouts.

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UWI Dean reveals ‘greener’ plans for the University’s sporting facilities

Dr Mansingh revealed the plan during a panel discussion that immediately followed the 21st Frank Worrell Memorial Lecture hosted by the Faculty of Sport on June 28. The memorial lecture is held in tribute to (the late) Sir Frank Worrell who joined The UWI staff as Warden of the Irvine Hall of the Mona Campus, following his retirement from Test Cricket in 1963

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