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Athletes who wish to compete in the female division for world ranking competitions must take a one-time gene test as of September 01, in compliance with World Athletics' new regulations. Eligibility Rule 3.5 (Male and Female Categories) states that an Athlete must demonstrate their eligibility to compete in the female category by means of SRY testing of an Athlete’s buccal...

Jamaican sprinter and 2x Olympic silver medalist, who specializes in the 400m Christine Day, was recently announced Jamaica’s first Sports Exchange Advisor (SEA), under the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program. She was among 8 Jamaicans who form this year’s cohort of participants.  Japanese ambassador to Jamaica His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, outlined that, Day will be coaching sprinting at Tottori...

The Ministry of Education, Youth Skills and Information will be implementing minor adjustments to the 2025/2026 administration of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Examinations following extensive stakeholder consultations with groups such as the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), focus group sessions with principals and education officers, as well as a national survey with the input of some 2,600 parents.

Work is now underway to construct a new 6 story medical tower at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI). The new facility will offer advanced medical care to patients once complete. Chairman Patrick Hylton says each floor is designed to meet the growing needs of the public seeking quality medical treatment on the island.

With the beginning of the 2025/2026 academic school year around the corner.... It’s likely that parents and students are both ready and excited for classes to resume in September. And according to the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, it is committed to delivering the best to its stakeholders, reassuring that school re-opening plans are well advanced. The Ministry...

Whenever it rains, a pesky issue arises across the island. No, I’m talking about flooding, but a little unwanted resident called the mosquito. Their presence spread several diseases such as dengue, Chick V and other viruses. Common methods to tackle the problem have so far worked to an extent and left policy makers searching for a more effective method for...

The latest CXC results are in……and across Jamaica, students, parents, and educators are taking a close look at the numbers. The Ministry of Education is reporting an improvement in the pass rates for this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Mathematics and English A examinations.

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation also conducted a public education campaign earlier this summer dubbed the Plastic Free Summer Roadshow under the theme ‘Break Up with Plastic’ as phase four of the Government's ban on specific single-use plastics took effect on July 1, 2025.

For many, the buzzing sound of a mosquito creates a nuisance, let alone their pesky, itchy bites. But more than that, these small, flying, blood-sucking insects spread dangerous, life-threatening diseases. In today’s programme, we’ll highlight the ongoing work of the Health Department to reduce the mosquito population and prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.

Along the North coast in the parish of Hanover is the quiet town of Hopewell. It’s close to the border of St James and not too far from the parish capital, Lucea. For persons living in the area, the Hopewell Health Centre is one the main locations for medical treatment. Recently the Hopewell facility became party to an initiative that...

On December 14, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution at the 77th session to proclaim March 30 as International Day of Zero Waste to be observed annually. "Towards zero waste in fashion and textiles," was the theme for the 3rd year, emphasizing the critical role that the rapidly expanding fashion and textiles industry plays in addressing the...

“Think Big” was the message to the new cohort of scholars on Tuesday at the Sagicor Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony held at the Jamaica Pegasus in Kingston. The event sought to showcase the Foundation's continued dedication to promoting education and empowering Jamaican children by recognizing their potential, purpose, and possibilities.