Children as young as five or six years should be introduced to badminton to get them to love the sport, says Jamaica’s badminton coach, Richard Wong. “At seven or eight, they are learning the basics, proper footwork, proper grips and strokes,” he explained, noting that players in China start training at age five. “Between eight and nine years, they should...

Many early-childhood educators across the island are now equipped to manage the learning environment of young children, observing the best practices established internationally to promote literacy. The teachers successfully completed a recent literacy intervention programme, dubbed ‘Read Right from the Start’, geared at delivering improved outcomes for children in the sector. The project resulted from a partnership involving United Way...

Sexual harassment investigative officer, Averie Allen March, is keenly aware of the awesome responsibility she has in ensuring justice and protection for persons facing sexual harassment in public and private sector entities. As one of 18 persons from the Bureau of Gender Affairs (BGA), who have been trained and certified to investigate reports of harassment, she will play a key...

The Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), through its European Office, is on a mission to showcase Jamaica as a top destination for investments, trade deals and business ventures. Located in the bustling city of London, the office stands out as a beacon of collaboration, innovation and progress, calling out to investors, traders and businesses to explore the myriad opportunities in Jamaica....

The Government of Jamaica is expending billions of dollars on initiatives to strengthen capacity in the key growth sectors of agriculture and tourism, which together account for an estimated 18 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP). The development falls under the second phase of the five-year Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI), which is being implemented by the Jamaica Social...

With the dawn of each new year, Sayeed Bernard reflects on his life and chooses a personal mantra or affirming quote that he uses to guide his outlook for that year. His mantra for the past two years – ‘I stop at nothing’ – motivated him to make a third attempt at being awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship, which is...

The Cawayne Barton Foundation, in collaboration with the Jamaica Library Service (JLS), hosted a back-to-school event at the St. Mary Parish Library, to support students from communities across the parish, in preparation for the new academic year. The event, held on September 19, benefited more than 650 students with essential back-to-school supplies, including knapsacks, stationery, and other educational materials. Senior...

There should be a cultural centre in every parish capital where young people can develop their talents in the performing arts, says Marjorie Leyden Kirton. “A number of young people coming out of high schools don’t matriculate right away to colleges and universities, and this is another option that they can take up and be kept occupied,” she told JIS...

There should be a cultural centre in every parish capital where young people can develop their talents in the performing arts, says Marjorie Leyden Kirton. “A number of young people coming out of high schools don’t matriculate right away to colleges and universities, and this is another option that they can take up and be kept occupied,” she told JIS...