The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) hosted its Annual Back-to-School Treat and Career Expo for 32 wards of the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home in Manchester on August 16. The event featured the handover of school supplies and interactive career presentations from representatives of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) and Jamaica Defence Force (JDF). Among the items donated were backpacks, school shoes,...

The Ministry of Justice, through its Victim Services Branch (VSB), is helping girls and women heal from the trauma of sexual violence through the Overcomers in Action Programme. This group counselling programme is designed to support the healing and restoration of women who have experienced sexual, physical, or emotional abuse. It is facilitated by professional counsellors trained in group therapy....

Orville Levy is no stranger to representing Jamaica, from speaking on behalf of the nation’s youth at high-level United Nations (UN) political forums to serving his fellow citizens as a Justice of the Peace (JP). This history of service and his stellar academic achievements gave the mechanical engineer an edge, leading to his selection as one of 17 Jamaicans who...

Oraine Livingston, a 29-year-old media professional, claimed first place in the Mystery Basket category of the 2025 National Youth in Agriculture competition, held in August during the 71st Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in Clarendon. While passing through the 4-H Clubs Village, Mr. Livingston – on assignment for SunCity Radio where he works in media production – responded to...

Medical student Yanique Jackson was struggling financially, particularly with tuition fees, and there were many times “when I felt overwhelmed”, then came the Dr. Barry Wint Memorial Scholarship Programme, which “gave me hope”. “It gave me encouragement and reassurance that I was not alone. It reminded me that there are people and institutions who believed in me, who wanted me...

At just 15 years old, Maleik Wellington and Leonardo Bromfield of St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, have distinguished themselves as exceptional academic performers in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. Demonstrating remarkable brilliance and discipline, the teens excelled in subjects typically reserved for older students—setting a new benchmark for academic excellence at the...

The Government’s recent decision to raise the National Housing Trust (NHT) loan ceiling and lower interest rates has been met with widespread public approval, signalling strong support for the initiative. This decisive action—including expanded home grants, reduced service charges, and lower deposit requirements—is being widely praised for its tangible impact. These reforms are opening the door for thousands of Jamaicans...

Sabrina Dale of St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) has distinguished herself as one of the school’s brightest academic stars, having secured an impressive 12 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) subjects. The 17-year-old honour roll student has earned a reputation for determination, resilience, and leadership, which have helped her to succeed. Ms. Dale completed four CSEC subjects in grade nine...

For many students, the journey through high school is a mix of challenges and triumphs. But, for 16-year-old Mylon McCalla of Holland High School in Trelawny, the road to academic success was paved with extraordinary hardships, the kind that would leave most teenagers disheartened. His family endured severe financial struggles, including the heartbreaking night before his first Caribbean Secondary Education...