The multibillion-US-dollar global coconut industry is bustling with new products, which have emerged from technologies and innovations in the creation of climate and disease-resistant hybrids and machines used in reaping ready nuts. However, despite the many advances, success with coconuts begins at the ground level with the quality and elemental composition of the soil. This is why the Coconut Industry...

More than 2,000 local fishers and fish farmers across 15 fishing communities islandwide have benefited from the Promoting Community-Based Climate Resilience in the Fisheries Sector Project. Funded through a US$4.85-million grant provided by Climate Investment Funds (CIF) and administered by the World Bank, the project aimed to increase the adoption of climate-resilient practices among targeted fishing and fish-farming communities in...

In an era when the educational landscape is rapidly evolving, the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) has taken proactive steps to equip school leaders, educators, and system leaders with the skills to function efficiently and effectively within their schools. With a focus on innovation and inclusivity, the College has launched a suite of new learning products and initiatives aimed...

Visual impairment did not stop Khaleesi Sinclair from acing her Primary Exit Profile (PEP) assessment, earning a place at her dream secondary-level institution, the Hampton School in St. Elizabeth. The former student of Morningside Primary and Infant in the parish, who aspires to become an attorney-at-law, was the top student in her school in Language Arts. “I am elated,” she...

In a rapidly evolving educational landscape shaped by technological advancements, shifting labour markets, and climate change, the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) is positioning itself at the forefront of educational innovation. The Council is committed to crafting teaching and learning strategies that are responsive and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the pressing demands...

It was described as a family reunion when the island’s fishers and fish farmers recently converged at the Alligator Head Foundation in Portland, for this year’s International Fisherman’s Day celebration. There was a domino tournament, health checks, prizes and giveaways, question and answer sessions against a backdrop of upbeat music and ample food. For Discovery Bay Fishing Village fisherwoman, Sandra...

Being awarded the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education is more than a recognition of personal achievement for Dr. Darien Henry. It affirmed the purpose he discovered years ago when he transitioned from the newsroom to the classroom, now leading one of Jamaica’s most dynamic tertiary institutions. “Broadcast journalism was my absolute first calling, but eventually, I...

Parents are being encouraged to keep learning alive during the summer holidays to ensure that children do not lose academic ground when they return to school in September.  Research shows that during the summer break, children can lose a significant amount of academic knowledge and skills, with up to two months of learning in mathematics and reading achievement.  Early Childhood Commission (ECC)...

For more than three decades, Elaine Carlene Elliott-Matthews nurtured the minds of pupils of Marlie Mount Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine. What gives her most satisfaction is to see children overcome ignorance and progress to learn to do tasks that once seemed too difficult. “It is truly fulfilling to watch a child evolve from basically knowing so little...