When 19-year-old Menen Ross steps onto the stage at the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show on July 31, it will be a bittersweet farewell, as the reigning National Farm Queen will hand over the crown to one of 13 young women who will carry on the competition’s legacy. For Ms. Ross, a proud Clarendon native and a law student...

For 168 years, Immaculate Conception High School (ICHS) in St. Andrew has been shaping the minds, character, and aspirations of young Jamaican women. Renowned for its strong tradition of academic excellence and holistic development, ICHS remains one of Jamaica’s most prestigious and sought-after secondary institutions for girls. While the school is traditionally renowned for its academic achievements, it has also...

Members of the graduating class of 2026 at Lawrence Tavern Primary School in St. Andrew are celebrating outstanding performances in this year’s Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations, with many earning placements at their preferred high schools following months of hard work and dedicated preparation. The successful students attributed their achievements to disciplined study habits, unwavering support from their teachers and...

For 11-year-old Neeraj Sahukar of Creative Kids Learning Academy, success in the 2026 sitting of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination did not happen by chance. It was the result of months of disciplined preparation, unwavering determination and the steadfast support of his family, teachers and friends. Neeraj emerged as the top-performing boy in this year's PEP examinations, a remarkable...

Youth agricultural entrepreneur (agripreneur) and founder of Yahweh`s Authorised Health (YAH`s), Dora Barrett, credits the Creator and the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP) for shaping her business journey. Ms. Barrett, who grew up in a rural community in St. James, developed an appreciation for the connection between holistic health and herbs through her faith. She shared that her interest...

Gayana Riley beamed with pride as she accepted the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) Golden Torch Award for four decades of commitment to educating thousands of students. Among the St. Mary recipients, Ms. Riley stood out as the educator with the longest years of service, a milestone that reflects not only longevity but unwavering devotion to the profession. "I have been...

When Daureen Wallace accepted the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) Golden Torch Award at the AC Hotel in Kingston on July 1, the applause marked more than 42 years of service in education. It celebrated a journey that began with a young woman who never planned to become a teacher, but who answered a call that others saw in her before...

For several students enrolled in Building Construction and Electrical Technology at Aberdeen High School in St. Elizabeth, the skills they were acquiring in the classroom were seen as steppingstones towards future careers. Few anticipated, however, that they would be called upon to put those very skills into practice while still in school. That opportunity arose in the aftermath of Hurricane...