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...

Eighteen-year-old Lesannie Rose was ecstatic after winning the 2025 National Youth in Agriculture Award in the ‘Pimento Grafting’ category, at the 71st Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show in Clarendon, on August 2. A proud 4-H Club member and youth farmer, Lesannie comes from Westmoreland and is a sixth-form student at Frome Technical High School. The National Youth in Agriculture...

When passengers arrive in Jamaica, whether through Sangster International Airport in Montego Bay or the gates of Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, they are met by the men and women who serve as the nation’s first line of defense—immigration officers. They are not merely gatekeepers. They are highly trained professionals charged with maintaining border integrity, enforcing immigration protocols, and...

Educator, Sharna-Gay Brown-Davis’ passion for teaching led her to seek advanced training to address issues she has noticed during her 16 years in the classroom. As an Agricultural Science teacher with a multifaceted tenure at the Manning’s School in Westmoreland, Mrs. Brown-Davis acknowledges that many educators are not adequately trained to identify and manage learning disabilities—an oversight that can leave...

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 Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund utilises comprehensive and targeted investments in Health and Wellness to provide support for the health sector. In a recent interview with JIS News, Chief Executive Officer of the CHASE Fund, W. Billy Heaven, explains that CHASE’s health-sector strategy is rooted in four core areas. These include equipping and upgrading health facilities...