Noted scientist, Professor Errol Morrison, has called for a strategic shift from “brain drain” to “brain gain” as a catalyst for boosting Jamaica’s productivity and research capacity. Delivering the keynote address during the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Research Day Expo, held on the institution’s Portland campus in March, Professor Morrison argued that Jamaica must urgently expand its...

Custos Rotulorum of Trelawny, Hugh Gentles, has donated $50,000 to strengthen Holland High School’s athletics programme. The presentation was made at the school during a recent function to celebrate the performance of the athletes in the Inter-Secondary Schools Association (ISSA)/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Championships (Champs) held at the National Stadium in Kingston from March 24 to 28. The Trelawny-based school...

President of The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock, says Mathematics plays a central role in shaping reasoning, strengthening problem-solving skills, and empowering individuals to succeed in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven society. According to Dr. Pinnock, mathematical literacy is no longer optional but is a critical life skill necessary to navigate modern challenges and opportunities. He pointed out that Mathematics...

Schools hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa on October 28 will receive additional support through the distribution of 20 generators, provided by the National Education Trust (NET) in partnership with Jamaica Vacations Limited (JamVac). The new 15,000 watt dual fuel portable generators were officially handed over on Tuesday (April 7), during a ceremony at the National Education Trust (NET) Building, Caenwood...

Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Professor Khaled El-Enany, has charged university students to remain steadfast in pursuing their ambitions. Speaking during a public lecture at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus in St. Andrew on Thursday (April 2), Professor El-Enany reflected on his journey to becoming UNESCO’s 12th Director General...

Curriculum Specialist at the Mico University College, Beth Morrison, has underscored the importance of leveraging technology to transform Mathematics education. Mrs. Morrison was addressing attendees at the institution’s Mathematics Expo 2026, on March 31, where the innovative MathLink initiative was officially launched. She said the idea for the platform emerged from internal discussions about providing additional support to students, preparing...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second left), and State Minister, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (left), engage in a discussion with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Director General, Professor Khaled El-Enany, during Wednesday’s (April 1) courtesy call at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston.