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They say encouragement sweetens labour, and this was definitely the case for Herbert Morrison Technical High School students Antwan Campbell and Jemoy Jarrett, who were both recently awarded for their outstanding performances in the 2022 Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) examinations. The students were awarded by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) at a ceremony...

Physical Education benefits students in a variety of ways, such as boosting their physical health, improving concentration and fostering social interactions.  The Ministry of Education and Youth describes Physical Education as more than physical action or processes but the holistic development of the individual inclusive of the physical, spiritual, and mental well-being.

The government has announced plans to construct a park in downtown, Kingston at the popular waterfront attraction in the area. When completed the project is expected to boost investment interest in the nation’s capital among other outcomes. Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke, provided an overview of the vision of the park, in his Budget Debate...

Highlights from Commonwealth Youth Day 2023, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.

The government has announced plans to modernize several of the Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ) offices across the island to meet the growing demand of the public. The scope of work includes the expansion of parking facilities, providing larger office areas, and the addition of new services in several locations. Minister of Finance and the Public Service Dr Nigel Clarke...

Resident and non-residents of the diplomatic corps were feted in fine style and exposed to various elements of Jamaica’s culture in commemoration of Diplomatic Week 2023.  An excursion to YS Falls in the breadbasket parish – St. Elizabeth, and a gourmet dinner at Kings House were among the special events.

The Gregory Park Primary guidance department on Tuesday March 7 organized a Peace March in the Gregory Park community in observation of National Peace Day.  The event was observed under the theme “Be the Peace”. Principal of Gregory Park Primary, Richard Williams says his students were being used as instruments of peace to help address the high levels of violence...

Increasing the participation of women in the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) industry has been a topic of discussion for many years now, both locally and globally.  Recently, UN Women and the United Nations decided to help tackle this issue by observing International Women’s Day 2023 under the theme “DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality.”  JIS Radio caught...

The phrase mental health has become a buzz word around the world in recent years. Numerous celebrities have been highlighting the issue, including the likes of tennis pro Naomi Osaka, who took time off from playing to take care of her mental health and many time Olympic gold medallist Michael Phelps who has consistently championing the value of therapy in...

The NCB Foundation in partnership with First Tech Challenge Jamaica recently engaged teams from some 25 high schools across Jamaica in a two-day National Robotics Championship held at the Jamaica College (JC) Auditorium from February 24 to 25.

US based company New Fortress Energy has eased the cost of tertiary education for 68 students pursuing Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines by providing roughly 31 million dollars in scholarships.  The students currently attend the University of The West Indies, Mona, University of Technology, and the Caribbean Maritime University.

Child Labour is defined by the International Labour Organization (ILO) as work that deprives children of their childhood, potential and dignity and involves activities that are mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous and harmful to minors. The Ministry of Labour is tackling the issue of Child Labour through public education and sensitization initiatives that call on ordinary Jamaicans to take...