In a career that spans academia, government, and corporate boardrooms, Professor Andrew Spencer, CD, has consistently chosen purpose over prestige. His journey—defined by bold decisions, principled leadership, and an unwavering dedication to national development—has propelled him to the helm of one of the region’s premier tertiary institutions - the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU). At just 44, Professor Spencer serves not...

The top-performing female Primary Exit Profile (PEP) student in State care wore a bright smile on Thursday (August 21), proudly celebrating her success. In an interview with JIS News after the Child Protection and Family Services Agency’s (CPFSA) 2025 PEP Awards Ceremony, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston, she shared that on PEP results day she was overcome...

The top-performing male Primary Exit Profile (PEP) student in State care says “some days I wanted to do other things but I had to study and work hard”. “I sacrificed screen time, outside time and a lot of other things,” he told JIS News in an interview. His grit and determination have earned him a place at Wolmer’s Boys’ School...

The Guanaboa Vale Primary School in St. Catherine is progressing well, says Principal, Tracey-Ann Brown. In an interview with JIS News, she notes that there has been improvement in academic performance, notably in the recent sitting of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations, and growth in enrolment. Of the 18 students who sat the exams, 33 per cent were placed...

Encouraged by the improved performance of students in the 2025 Primary Exit Profile (PEP), the administration of the Spanish Town-based McAuley Primary School is looking towards even better results come next year. “This cohort has shown remarkable growth with 60 out of our 113 students placed in Pathway One, which is the highest level of readiness,” Principal of the school,...

More than 120 children received school supplies and free dental counselling at the fourth annual Back-to-School Outreach, hosted by Alleluia Ministries International (AMI) on August 16, at Harmony Beach Park in Montego Bay, St. James. The initiative, which surpassed its initial target of 100 beneficiaries, provided students with books, school bags containing school items, along with access to dental information,...

The St. Catherine-based White Marl Primary and Infant School has achieved 89 per cent placements on Pathways One and Two in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. Principal of the institution, Lavine Sinclair-West, says the achievement signals that the vast majority of the 62 students who sat the exams are leaving primary school “academically strong and well prepared for high...

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information continues to implement measures to improve literacy and learning outcomes across the island, through resource enhancements and strategic initiatives. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on August 12, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe, gave an update on the Government’s intervention to equip schools with the necessary tools and support...

The Birnamwood Primary School in Portland is celebrating the performance of their students in the 2025, Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. Overall, eight students were placed on Pathway 1, indicating that they are performing satisfactorily and are ready to access the grade-seven curriculum. One student was placed on Pathway 2, which is for students who need some level of support...