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Virgin Islander Dr Haldane Davies appointed President of UCC Jamaica

Virgin Islander Dr Haldane Davies has been appointed president of the Jamaica-based University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), the largest private non-affiliated higher educational institution in Jamaica with over 7,000 students locally. Photo: Internet Source
UCC's main campus is located in Jamaica's primary business district, Kingston. Photo: Internet Source
UCC's main campus is located in Jamaica's primary business district, Kingston. Photo: Internet Source
KINGSTON, Jamaica– Virgin Islander Dr Haldane Davies has been appointed President of the Jamaica-based University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), the largest private non-affiliated higher educational institution in Jamaica with over 7,000 students locally.

The appointment will take effect from September 15, 2022, and in making the announcement, Dr Winston Adams, group executive chairman of the UCC Group of Companies, said Davies succeeds Professor Dennis Gayle in the role as UCC president.

“The UCC is pleased to welcome Dr Davies who is the former vice-president for business development at the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI) where he served with distinction for the last sixteen years and was instrumental in securing major multi-million-dollar grants and contracts, helping to initiate numerous high priority projects and enhancing the UVI’s presence in the Caribbean region and beyond through various partnership agreements,” noted Adams in a media statement.

Professor Gayle has since assumed the position of UCC Chancellor, effective Thursday, September 1, 2022.

The announcement added, “Dr Davies also contributed to the strengthening of the UVI through his leadership of its business and consulting arm, the Institute for Leadership and Organisational Effectiveness, and more recently with the expansion of the Center for Excellence in Leadership and Learning (CELL). He is a former executive director of the Foundation for the University of the Virgin Islands (FUVI) and helped shape and drive important policies as a member of the president’s cabinet”, he explained further.

UCC an innovative & entrepreneurial institution - Dr Davies 

Dr Davies also serves as the first Vice-President of the Association of Caribbean Tertiary Institutions (ACTI) and, responding to the announcement of his appointment, he added, “It is with a deep sense of humility and gratitude that I accept the responsibility granted to me to serve as President of the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC).

“The UCC/UCC Global is an innovative and entrepreneurial institution that fosters leadership and innovation through its programmes and initiatives, which are in sync with the evolving needs of Jamaica, the region, and the world; and I am indeed honoured to facilitate along with others the next chapter of its exciting journey,” Dr Davies also said. 

He expressed gratitude to the UCC Board of Directors and the UCC Global Board of Advisors for the confidence placed in him to lead the University at this juncture and says he remains committed to carrying out the mission of preparing local, regional and global students to become exceptional leaders, innovators, and scholars in a caring and intellectually stimulating academic environment.

Dr Davies holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Educational Administration with a focus on Higher Education from Andrews University in the United States and a Master’s degree in Education.

29 Responses to “Virgin Islander Dr Haldane Davies appointed President of UCC Jamaica”

  • dem jamdowns vex (05/09/2022, 18:23) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
    BVI yo large
    • hm (05/09/2022, 22:21) Like (8) Dislike (12) Reply
      I doubt it.. Goes to show.. Nationals from anywhere can go to another country to take up post. Once qualified it matters not…uhmmm couldn’t happen here though..
  • Reader (05/09/2022, 18:31) Like (21) Dislike (2) Reply
    Congratulations Mr. Davies. May the Lord continue to Bless you, as you continue to let Him lead you in all areas of your life.
  • voter (05/09/2022, 19:45) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations!! Great to read positive stories like this one..
  • silk (05/09/2022, 20:26) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations Dr. Davies. Virgin Islanders continue to contribute to the world's development. This is another proud moment for The Virgin Islands. Wishing you much success in this new role.
  • Andrew Cox Sr (05/09/2022, 20:31) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    Excellent Educational accomplishment

    East Side
  • make more overseas (05/09/2022, 21:36) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Tolians are treated better abroad
    • Peonia (06/09/2022, 20:56) Like (0) Dislike (3) Reply
      Yes ,Jamaican are welcoming people, we don't treat people like how some of them treat us.
  • our own (05/09/2022, 21:57) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    HLSCC treated him like a second class citizen. The three way infection at HLSCC is real. MDW, LVB & DH. Get rid of them and HLSCC will be on top with the greats.

    Congrats Doc Davies
  • Peachez (05/09/2022, 23:00) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
    Vex for what we welcome people. We are not narrow minded. Our Motto is Out Of Many Prople We Are One
    No partiality. Congrats Dr Davies I grow up among you all in the BVI over 30 something years you are a good person One Love One Heart.
  • say so (05/09/2022, 23:24) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    But he not from there. But we will not cry down the honorable gentleman. I am sure he deserve it. It goes to show that are not against quality people coming to our shores and making a contribution to our shores. I congratulate him and I promise we will not treat him the way you treat us. Maybe though since the bvi is brain drain he might be needed in the bvi.
    • Stupes (06/09/2022, 10:48) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      the key words you use are "quality people". BVI accept anything and treat them better than their own.
  • Mandingo (06/09/2022, 02:39) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congratulations Doc. All the best for a continued bright future.
  • ?? (06/09/2022, 03:01) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Dr. Davies needs to be on the Board of Governors of HLSCC to add to this institution in becoming a fully online institution. Of course the local telecommunication network has to upgrade to handle the bandwidth needed.

    Congrats Dr. Davies, son of the East End soil, from D7 and Cuz!
  • Congratulations (06/09/2022, 03:21) Like (5) Dislike (4) Reply
    if it was a Jamaican holding that position in the BVI you’ll would have been top of it; But because it’s opposite now it’s all good?! it’s been proven once your qualified you deserve the job; I sure on the JA news sites the locals are kicking up
    • You are Wrong (06/09/2022, 21:28) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      A few JA have hold top positions in VIs.
    • Forbidden Truth (07/09/2022, 03:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      Just hush. Jamaicans all over the public and private sector in the Virgin Islands. Eat rice.
  • Native Senior Citizen of the British Virgin Islands (06/09/2022, 06:30) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations Dr. Haldine Davies. May you experience good success in your new apointed position, God being your daily guiding director.
  • Guesswhat (06/09/2022, 06:38) Like (7) Dislike (6) Reply
    No one protested that an expat was appointed to that post. If it was the other way around .the world would have known that an expat was appointed to a position in the BVI
  • one eye (06/09/2022, 07:13) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Hope tbey treat him right
  • okay (06/09/2022, 09:13) Like (6) Dislike (2) Reply
    So why a Jamaican couldn't get that post. Why it have to be someone from outside. You mean to tell me Jamaicans at not qualified for that post. Why a down Island man had to get it?
    • Stupes (06/09/2022, 10:50) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      LOL. Because the "down island man" is in the "post" he qualifies for in his hometown.
    • harris (06/09/2022, 18:41) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      Don't worry so many Jamaicans holding way bigger post than that in the United States not to mention around the globe lol the US embassider to jamaica is a born jamaican Nick Perry lol
  • ok (06/09/2022, 10:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    In GOD we trust.
    Congrats
  • great news (07/09/2022, 00:29) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    Congrats. It shows that while others are making noise about born hey and 3rd generation, you are making your qualifications and good works speak for you. This is a global competition. Others want freebies and entitlements instead of working hard in a competitive global world.


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