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ACMF President sends New Year message to CMU students and staff

By January 10, 2019Uncategorized

There are not too many new years in my professional life to rival New Year 2019.  In part, because I am so very honored to lead the ACMF team as we work to achieve more of our objectives in support of the Caribbean Maritime University in the new year.

We begin 2019 with an extraordinary opportunity to collaborate with our partner, Royal Caribbean International (RCI).  On January 11th, I’ll be joined by your president, Dr. Fritz Pinnock; Dr. Brenda Cleare, President of the LJM Maritime Academy (Bahamas), Royal Caribbean International, and Bahamian government officials and friends in The Bahamas.  The occasion is the launch of the ACMF Royal Caribbean Scholarship program and we will award the first two ACMF Royal Caribbean Scholarship recipients to begin studies at the CMU in January.

The occasion is especially important because it is the very model for the type of strategic endeavours that the ACMF will undertake in 2019 and beyond in order to achieve our mission.  It is a privilege to work with a company like RCI that believes in what we do, and appreciates the critical role of the CMU in the Caribbean.

It is also gratifying to work with Dr. Pinnock and his team and to increase in the new year the number of scholarships and funding beyond what we have already made to the CMU.  We remain inspired by the remarkable achievements of the CMU and know that you will continue to go from strength to strength in transforming lives and playing an important role in shaping the Caribbean maritime sector.

We covet the CMU’s prayers and will keep the CMU in ours for good success in the new year.

Geneive Brown Metzger, LLD Hon

President

American Caribbean Maritime Foundation

 

 

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Key Updates from the CMU Student and Staff Town Hall

Dear CMU Community,

Please see below key updates and decisions from the recently held Student and Staff Town Hall, as shared by the University Administration.

Scheduling and Assessment Adjustments

The University will resume face-to-face classes on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Main Campus, while the Port Royal and Western Campuses will resume on Monday, November 10, 2025. Modality details for the affected campuses will be communicated shortly.

-Semester One Final Examinations have been rescheduled to January 3–16, 2026.

-Semester Two will commence on January 26, 2026 and end on May 3, 2026, with examinations scheduled to begin April 18, 2026.

-The current semester will include 13 weeks of teaching and 2 weeks of assessments, ensuring compliance with the University Counsel of Jamaica (UCJ) accreditation requirements.

-Mid-semester examinations will be replaced by coursework submissions or alternative assessments, promoting flexibility amid recent disruptions.

-Course work and class recordings will be made available via the Moodle platform for those with connectivity issues.

-Students who are unable to attend face-to-face classes will not be penalized, and faculty will ensure opportunities to catch up are provided.

Student Support and Financial Considerations

To assist students and staff affected by Hurricane Melissa, the University has implemented several relief measures:

-A Hurricane Relief Fund will be established, and care package distribution will take place on Sunday, November 9, 2025, beginning at 11:00 a.m. at the Montego Bay Campus.

-The Staff Welfare System will be reviewed and reactivated to provide support to affected faculty and staff.

-Tuition payments for Semester One are extended to December 31, 2025 and late payment fees for tuition will be waived to alleviate financial strain.

-All students will receive a 10% tuition discount in Semester Two.

-Students facing hardship due to job losses or other financial challenges are encouraged to reach out to the Office of Student Services or the Students’ Union for assistance.

Our thoughts and prayers remain with all members of the CMU community who have been affected during this challenging time. Together, we will remain #CMUStrong as we support one another and navigate the days ahead with faith, resilience, and unity.