Students attending Black River High School in St. Elizabeth are being strategically positioned with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as the institution commenced classes on Monday (September 8) marking the start of the 2025/26 academic year. Robotics and coding will be among the key features of this year’s curriculum, providing students with opportunities to build critical...

Several schools across the parish of St. Ann are reporting a smooth and promising start to the new academic year, including high turnout. Administrators noted that while the September 8 opening day brought the usual early-year logistical challenges, the overall mood was buoyant and the preparation evident. Teachers and students appeared ready to tackle the new term with enthusiasm, signalling...

The first day of the new academic year on Monday (September 8) was welcomed with excitement and optimism by several parents in St. Elizabeth, who are hopeful about their children's opportunities for new knowledge and experiences. For some parents, the day represented an important milestone, particularly those with children entering high school for the first time. One such parent is...

Schools across Kingston and St. Andrew reopened smoothly on Monday (September 8), following adjustments to the 2025/26 academic calendar to accommodate the September 3 General Election. This was confirmed by Director of Regional Educational Services in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information for Region One, Ottis Brown. “The full resumption of schools in Region One got off to...

Primary schools across St. Elizabeth have placed literacy at the forefront of their teaching agenda as students were welcomed back on Monday, September 8, for the start of the 2025/2026 academic year. The institutions are determined to strengthen fluency and comprehension skills among the young minds of the parish this year by elevating their reading skills, which is also a...

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has officially launched its 2025 Heritage Competition, inviting students islandwide to participate in a celebration of national pride and cultural legacy. This initiative reflects the JIS’s enduring commitment to fostering youth engagement in national discourse and enriching their appreciation of Jamaica’s cultural heritage. The competition is open to students at the primary, secondary and tertiary...

Having been a teacher since the age of 19, Devmarie Blake-Brown of St. Thomas has enjoyed a long and fruitful career, which has prepared her for her newest role – Acting Principal of Bath Primary School. The dedicated educator, who previously worked at the Seaforth Primary and the Morant Bay Primary Schools in the parish, has also made it known...