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OCHO RIOS — The Ministry of Education, in the coming months, will be increasing the number of competitions for schools across the island. The effort, expected to enhance the education process, was revealed by Education Minister, Hon. Andrew Holness, at the Northwest St. Ann poetry competition awards ceremony held on May 28 at St. Mark’s Anglican Church Hall in Brown’s...

MANDEVILLE — Some 30 young fathers in Manchester have been empowered to become better parents having benefited from training under a World Bank-sponsored initiative. The training, which covered the areas of esteem, communication, conflict resolution, career development, entrepreneurship and general parenting skills, was carried out by the Northern Caribbean University’s Community Counselling and Restorative Justice Centre (CCRJC) in Mandeville. “I...

WASHINGTON — Jamaica's Ambassador to the United States (US), Audrey Marks, has urged national spelling bee champion, Hanif Brown Jr., to proudly and ably represent his country in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, now under way in the US. "I want to urge you to do your best and whether or not you win, you're an ambassador for your country,"...

MANDEVILLE — Wife of the Governor-General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen, is encouraging students to always plan for success and believe in their ability to achieve. She said that lasting success can only come, when one sets a goal, and is inspired to achieve despite any challenges or setbacks. “What I like about having an aim is that...

KINGSTON — Red Stripe Jamaica will be recruiting some 2,500 individuals to participate in its Learning for Life programme, which offers young people educational and training opportunities. The company will recruit 500 students for its Project Tourism certification courses, which commences in June, and an additional 2,000 for courses commencing in July. Interviews start in mid June, and will be...

MIAMI — Former students of Westwood High School, Stewart Town, Trelawny, have joined the ranks of alumni associations in South Florida representing alma maters in Jamaica, through the recent launch of the South Florida Westwood Old Girls Association (SFCWOGA). Through SFCWOGA, the initial team of 20 members will unite with other chapters already established in Jamaica, Atlanta and New York,...

MANDEVILLE — Students of Cross Keys High School, in Manchester, were introduced to the offerings of institutions of higher learning in the parish, at a Career Day, held at the school on May 26.  Principal of the institution, Ralph Nelson, told the students that while the school teaches the academic subjects, the institution must provide them with practical hands-on experience...

MANDEVILLE — Chief Education Officer at the Ministry of Education, Grace McLean, has lauded adults in Old Harbour Bay, St. Catherine, who have successfully completed training with the Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL) and the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI). She noted that they have made an investment in their own development. “I laud your decision to invest in your...

MANDEVILLE — Mile Gully High School, in Manchester, has honoured Hugh Nash for serving the institution as Chairman for 30 years. At an appreciation function held on May 21, in Mandeville, Principal of the school, Ulit Bracket, lauded the former Chairman for his distinctive leadership to the management of the school, which has led to academic successes and awards. “The...

KINGSTON — The skills of students of the Abilities Foundation in furniture making, horticulture, and agriculture were on display yesterday, at their annual Open Day, held at the institution, in Kingston. On show were products, such as scotch bonnet peppers and sauces; plants; cushions; pillows; handbags; and furniture, including stools, chairs and dressers. The event was held under the theme:...

KINGSTON — Minister of Education, Hon. Andrew Holness, has appealed to corporate Jamaica to join his ministry in advancing the Enrichment Centre initiative, designed to improve literacy and numeracy in primary schools.  Digicel Foundation, a non-profit organisation established by telecommunications company, Digicel, has been collaborating with the Ministry since 2009 to launch Enrichment Centres in 12 primary schools. The initiative...

KINGSTON — The Hugh Lawson Shearer Trade Union Education Institute (TUEI) opened a two-day conference to establish a road map for trade unions to ensure their “relevance and sustainability” at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge on Thursday (May 26). The conference is the Institute’s main contribution to the celebrations surrounding the annual Workers’ Week anniversary which ended on Labour Day, May...