Head of the Department of Paediatrics at the Savanna-la-Mar Public General Hospital, Dr. Ludrick Morris, has emphasised that immediate medical attention must be sought after a child has consumed a poisonous substance. “A thing not to do is try to induce vomiting, because that sometimes can make things worse,” he indicated. “Sometimes it (induced vomiting) increases the risk of aspiration,...

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) is urging parents to ease students into the school routine. Community Relations Officer, ECC, Region 7, Shaunette Grant, said a return to the school routine can be difficult for both parents and students. She explained that many students across Jamaica enjoyed a care-free summer holiday with endless hours on their devices and very little sleep....

Parents and guardians are being encouraged to help young children develop their social and emotional skills in preparation for the upcoming school year. Manager of Early Childhood Development Assessment Services at the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Louri-Ann Robotham, has underscored that a strong social and emotional foundation is critical for the development of overall brain architecture. “If we develop these...

Two hundred teachers will be awarded scholarships valued at $31 million to pursue training in financial education through a partnership between the Ministry of Education and Youth and Profit Jumpstarter Academy. The scholarships are designed to enhance financial literacy among teachers who will subsequently impart their knowledge to their students and the wider society. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said...

The Government of Jamaica brought young people together for meaningful discussion on the future they want to see at a National Youth Dialogue on the Summit of the Future. The event, held on Friday (August 16) at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston and online, was organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, the Ministry of Education...

More than 150 students received back-to-school supplies at the recent St. Thomas Students Essay Competition, organised by United States (US)-based Jamaican national, Audrey Thomas. The event was held at Eastern Gas Plaza in Yallahs and saw 16 students participating in the competition. Scores of students from across the parish were gifted with computer gadgets, school bags and other educational items....

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, is encouraging students to seize the academic opportunities available to them, emphasising the importance of education in shaping their future. “Apply for a scholarship… access education. The institutions are there [and] there are opportunities [for] young people,” Councillor Vernon said. He was speaking during the Howard Ward Benefit Foundation Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon...