Ward of the State, Jehvoun Byfield, has been honoured for being the Top Performing Boy in the 2023 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination, by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA). The Kingston College (KC) lower sixth-form student attained nine subjects in the CSEC sitting, copping seven distinctions in Add Maths, CSEC Maths, Physics, Information Technology, Principles of...

Students from seven high schools in St. James are set to benefit from the recently launched drone pilot programme training, which is spearheaded by the Cornwall College Old Boys’ Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter in the United States (US) and the Sandals Foundation. The beneficiary institutions are Cornwall College, Spot Valley High, Herbert Morrison Technical High, Maldon High, Irwin High, Mount Alvernia...

Hailing from the parish of Portland, Paulette Trowers carved out her own path, one that intertwined her passion for law and business and her unwavering commitment to her homeland's development. Armed with a Juris Doctor degree and a heart brimming with compassion, she can easily be defined as a ‘force of nature’. As she journeyed through life, she could not...

Through the Amber UTech Launchpad, the operators of 100 technology-driven startups will be provided with the financial support, resources and mentorship necessary to facilitate the establishment and growth of their businesses within a span of 1,000 days. The Launchpad, which was officially unveiled last month, is a collaborative effort between the Amber Group and the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica....

In a step towards bridging the gap between policy and youth development, young people from diverse backgrounds have been included in the decision-making in relation to aspects of the Vision 2030 National Development Plan. The Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Youth, recently launched the Vision 2030 Youth Thematic Working Group (TWG) with...

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, education sector has undergone transformation, which has seen schools rally in response to difficulties faced by the industry including closure, restricted in-person contact, as well as challenges associated with remote learning. The Culture, Health, Arts, Sports, and Education (CHASE) Fund has played a significant role in the changing education landscape, piloting a series...

Orator for the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts and veteran storyteller, writer, and actress, Dr. Amina Blackwood Meeks, OD, continues to play an active role in training the next generation of Caribbean creatives. With years-long ties to the Edna Manley College, Dr. Blackwood Meeks is proud to have been a recipient of training at the institution...

Conflict is an inevitability that everyone, despite the very best efforts, must face at one point or another. However, learning positive behaviour, such as how to appropriately handle conflict from an early age, can make all the difference in a person’s development. The Ministry of Justice, through its Restorative Justice (RJ) Branch, has, for years, delivered restorative practices training to...

Four inclusive classrooms have been established under phase one of the Early Childhood Development Legacy Project. Being implemented by the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), the project aims to modify and equip classrooms in infant departments to provide holistic spaces where children with disabilities can learn along with their peers who do not have special needs. The objective is to create...