Twenty-five students of Jamaican heritage attending Howard University were, last Saturday, the recipients of scholarships valued at US$102,000 from the Jamaica Howard University Affinity Network (JHUAN). Each awardee received US$4,000 to assist in offsetting their requirements. In addition, two students, Gabrielle Clarke and Bleyne Montaque, were recognised with the inaugural Bancroft S. Gordon Scholarship Award, which celebrates excellence in athletics,...

The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) is looking to build out its e-testing infrastructure as part of the digitisation of its operations. Enhanced e-testing facilities will be made possible through the construction of the OEC’s state-of-the-art multipurpose facility, slated for completion in 2026. The entity recently broke ground for the more than $1-billion facility, to be constructed at its Manhattan Road...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, is projecting that the performance of Jamaican students in Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Mathematics will return to pre-pandemic levels next year. Only 39 per cent of students received a passing grade in the May/June 2024 sitting. “That’s a very low number. It was low in the Caribbean as well, and as...

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has committed to assist with restoring two computer labs at Bustamante High School in Clarendon, following a devastating early-morning fire on Tuesday (September 24). “They had 130 laptops in it, and they are gone, but we have to rebuild. When things like that happen, it makes you very sad because it is a step back....

The Government is placing a lot of emphasis on Civics education to tackle behavioural issues among students, says Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. Addressing the ceremonial reopening of schools in Manchester, on September 24, at the Winston Jones High School, she said the country has witnessed sporadic episodes of violent and antisocial behaviour among a handful of...

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will resume the transportation of Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) students to disembark on campus. Making the announcement at yesterday’s (September 24) sitting of the House of Representatives, Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the decision follows discussions with the JUTC amid safety concerns. “I received a message from a...

The winner of the Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts will be announced on Tuesday, October 1 at the Little Theatre, Arthur Wint Drive in Kingston. Five top institutions have been nominated for this year’s Award, including the Godfrey Stewart Performing Arts Society, Green Island High School, Port Antonio Theatre Group, Ardenne High School and St. Jago...