The Caribbean’s Great War: Project Update
The Caribbean’s Great War is a Heritage Lottery funded project that aims to highlight the involvement of the Caribbean and […]
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Discovering the Caribbean: Montserrat’s Masquerade Dance
Caribbean history and culture is woven together with influences from countries across the globe but the region is often seen […]
Beyond Oil: Energy Policy in the Caribbean
The recent decision of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to maintain production levels at 30 million barrels per […]
21st Century Caribbean
White beaches, turquoise waters, kaleidoscopic cocktails. These are often the images that spring to mind when thinking of the Caribbean: […]
100 Things About The Caribbean
Did you know that tiny, immortal jellyfish live in the Caribbean? Or that Nassau, capital of the Bahamas, was long […]
The Caribbean’s Role In The Great War Explored
I joined the West India Committee having worked in politics after leaving university. On starting at the organisation, I embarked upon […]
Examples of our work
The Caribbean’s Great War is a Heritage Lottery funded project that highlights the great contributions made by the people of the Caribbean in the First World War.
A Letter From The Chief Executive
Dear Members, Patrons, Partners, West Indians and Guests; Welcome to the new website of The West India Committee, an organisation […]
The West India Committee Scholarship
In September 2013 the West India Committee (WIC) embarked on a new initiative; in that we would specifically be targeting and engaging with more youth and young adults.
HRH Prince Harry’s Visit To Jamaica
Prince Harry’s recent visit to Jamaica took the world by storm. With cameras literally following him everywhere, the Prince showed his appreciation for the island …