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Celebrating Excellence! Our team has shone brilliantly at the UWI Mona Campus Research Awards 2020-2023, securing not one, but FOUR remarkable awards!

Award 1: Greatest Impact on Policy Dr. Ava Maxam within the Climate Studies Group, won a Research Award for their project on Climate Change Adaptation Strategies/Plans. Their efforts are driving resilience in coastal resources, water, health, human settlements and tourism sectors.

Award 2: Most Research Funds Attracted Dr Maxam under the umbrella of the Climate Studies Group, winning an award for their “State of the Caribbean” project. This 3-year endeavor culminated in the State of the Caribbean Climate Report, empowering strategic decisions for regional resilience.

Award 3: Greatest Impact on Policy MGI,

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We persist in our sargassum monitoring as we move throughout the 2023 season and so far, sargassum is piling on beaches across the Caribbean. Influxes have been consistent since our last report as we have been observing heavy inundation in sargassum beaching for both Jamaica and Anguilla.

Fresh sargassum levels are now above average along the western coastline of Jamaica while Anguilla is experiencing severe influxes on its southern shores. We look forward to what’s in store for our next report.

MGI and our sargassum watchers provide images from Jamaica and Anguilla showing sargassum beaching for August. Sargassum spp is a genus of holopelagic brown macroalgae typically found in temperate and tropical areas of the world.

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MGI along with our partners, IGT Caribbean, appeared on Weekend Smile to discuss our joint venture, the IGT Coding and Robotics Camp 2023, which aims to inspire innovation and creativity among students who may not have easy access to such opportunities.

MGI was represented by Senior Projects Manager, Miss Kaodi McGaw and Technical Projects Coordinator, Mr. Darren Fletcher. During the interview, Miss Mcgaw detailed MGI’s role in the camps as well as the experiences of the children impressed upon over the years. Also, Mr. Fletcher showcased MGI’s drone capabilities with an exciting flight demonstration as well as discussing the importance of drone technology in today’s world.

MGI’s Kaodi McGaw & Darren Fletcher on Weekend Smile along with Mrs. Read more  

Congratulations on successfully completing MGI’s Drone Training Course! Our program is designed for new and intermediate UAV pilots, equipping them with essential knowledge and skills to thrive in our innovative and technologically advanced world.

The course covered modules like Introduction to UAV Technology, Flight Preparation, Spatial 2D and 3D Mapping, and Practical Flight Demonstrations. Best of luck as you take flight in this dynamic and cutting-edge field!

For more information on how to register for our drone training course, email us at info@monainformatixltd.com or call us at (876) 977-3160-2.

Follow us on social media @mgi.blue@mgimona or visit our website www.monagis.com for more of our drone services.

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We persist in our sargassum monitoring as we move throughout the 2023 season and so far, sargassum is piling on beaches across the Caribbean. Influxes have intensified since our last report as we have been observing a sharp uptake in sargassum beaching for both Jamaica and Dominican Republic.

Fresh sargassum levels are now severe along the southern coastline of Jamaica while the Dominican Republic is experiencing severe influxes on its eastern shores. We look forward to what’s in store for our next report.

MGI and our sargassum watchers provide images from Jamaica and Dominican Republic showing sargassum beaching for July. Sargassum spp is a genus of holopelagic brown macroalgae typically found in temperate and tropical areas of the world.

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Over 72 students from six different Caribbean countries (Jamaica, Trinidad, Nevis, Barbados, St. Martin and the US Virgin Islands) will be equipped with skills in introductory programming, robotics and artificial intelligence at this year’s IGT Caribbean Coding and Robotics Camp. For the third year in a row, MGI (@mgimona) is working with IGT Caribbean at select children’s homes and centers to empower children with valuable and marketable skills in STEM.

The IGT Coding & Robotics Rock! Camp is fully sponsored by International Game Technology (IGT) and is being delivered by MGI. MGI remains committed to expanding the use of technology to make better decisions for a brighter future. This year, the camp is being held between July 17-28.

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MGI is hosting a virtual ‘Tech Camp for Kids’, this summer from August 14-23. It promises to be exciting and innovative, teaching students aged 13-16 about drones, programming, GIS and so much more.

Click the link below to sign up today while spots last: https://bit.ly/3pGhK9q

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MGI’s Luke Buchanan presented MGI’s work in nature-based solutions at the 2023 Sustainability Research & Innovation (SRI) Congress at the Panama Convention Centre in Panama City.

MGI’s Senior Projects Manager, Luke Buchanan (third-left) speaking at the 2023 Sustainability Research & Innovation (SRI) Congress in Panama City. Mr. Buchanan showcased MGI’s ongoing work in Nature-based solutions (NBS)/Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA)

MGI has been involved in the implementation of Nature-based solutions (NBS)/Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) over the past 5 years in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. At SRI 2023, Mr. Buchanan presented the following recent initiatives by MGI:

1. Implementation of Eco-System Adaptation Measures for the Kingston Harbour Communities (KHEAM).

2. Building Climate Resilience of Urban Communities in Latin America and The Caribbean Region Through Ecosystem-Based Adaptation (EbA)

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Our Drone Training Course, aimed at new and intermediate UAV pilots, seeks to develop the necessary knowledge and skillset needed to excel in our new innovative and technologically developed world. MGI trained the technical team at Multi-Phase Network & Construction Caribbean Ltd in drone technology. The training included modules such as Introduction to UAV Technology, Flight Preparation, Spatial 2D and 3D Mapping, and Practical Flight Demonstrations.

For more information on how to register for our drone training course, email us at info@monainformatixltd.com or call us at (876) 977-3160-2.

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We continue our sargassum monitoring as we enter the 2023 season and so far, sargassum is piling on our beaches in Jamaica and Antigua. Influxes have intensified since the start of the year as we have been observing a sharp uptake in sargassum beaching for Jamaica and the eastern Caribbean.

Fresh sargassum levels are above normal along the southern coastline of Jamaica while Antigua is experiencing severe influxes on its south eastern shores. We look forward to what’s in store for our next report.

MGI and our sargassum watchers provide images from Jamaica and Antigua showing sargassum beaching for June. Sargassum spp is a genus of holopelagic brown macroalgae typically found in temperate and tropical areas of the world.

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