Leading Mathematics Expert from Singapore, Kelly Lim Kai Ling, will again headline presenters at the upcoming training workshop, ‘Amazing Mathematics Powers (AMP)...PRIMEd for Success’ to be held August 21 to 23 at the Shortwood Teachers’ College in Kingston. Ms. Lim Kai Ling, a Scholastic Professional Development Specialist and lead PRIME Mathematics Trainer, will be joined by several local and regional...

The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) says the economy grew by an estimated 1.8 per cent for the April to June 2018 quarter, relative to the corresponding period last year. Director General, Dr. Wayne Henry, said the out-turn, the largest since July to September 2016, reflected improved weather conditions which facilitated improved outputs in industries, such as agriculture; the positive...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Walker’s Place of Safety, which was destroyed by fire in January this year, will be a state-of-the-art facility once completed. He informed that he is in possession of the final designs for the building and has received a preliminary estimate of $106 million for...

High Commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), His Excellency Seth George Ramocan, has expressed deep sadness at the passing of renowned Jamaican singer and actor, Clarence “Count Prince” Miller, who died in London today (August 16). Speaking with his only son, Jean Pierre, the High Commissioner said: “Jamaica and the Diaspora have lost a true friend, advocate and promoter of...

United Way of Jamaica has provided grant funding of $1.472 million to six basic schools islandwide, which will assist the institutions with their preparations to become certified with the Early Childhood Commission (ECC). This will result in a total of 396 students and teachers being positively impacted come the new school year in September 2018. The handover ceremony was held...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is appealing for understanding as the Government undertakes road improvement works in Kingston, St. Andrew and St. Catherine. He said he is aware of the inconvenience and prolonged delays being experienced by motorists, who have to traverse these corridors. He cited Washington Boulevard in particular, where new sewer mains and other infrastructure are...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has announced an increase of 3.8 per cent in passes by students who sat the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations this year, when compared to 2017. At the 2018 National Exit Examination Press Conference, held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge in Kingston on August 16, the Minister said...