11-year-old Halla Henry overcomes family trauma to secure The Queen’s ticket
Her parents were going through separation which had a massive negative impact on her academic performance.
But as difficult as it was…
- | Education
Old Harbour Bay Primary’s Daciann Wilson first student in school’s history to pass for Immaculate
She’s the dream child any parent can think of and an absolute gem for any teacher in the classroom. The accolades were expected after…
- | Education
‘Naturally gifted’ Kwaisene Guyah celebrates Glenmuir feat
As the years roll on by Kwaisene, 12, continues to excel academically, maintaining an A-average throughout her tenure at Davis Primary, a…
- | Education
Glenmuir-bound Dontea James motivated by sister’s success
Raucous celebrations broke out inside the home of the Jameses recently when the Davis Primary student learnt he had matriculated to Glenmuir…
- | Education
Monila’s Westwood High dream comes true
She was distraught as ever since she was in grade two her desire is to attend only one particular high school – Westwood – an all…
- | Education
Jamaica Diaspora task force to host virtual education summit
“The summit is highlighting significant areas of education as we embark on fulfilling the objectives of Jamaica’s 2030 vision,…
- | Diaspora, Education
New school in Spanish Town on recruitment drive for needy students
The application period is slated to close at the end of July.
The recruitment drive targets children from families who are…
- | Education
New Caribbean Graduate School of Theology president banks on experience, vision
Being a newcomer in any environment can have interesting challenges, however her appointment to the job has demonstrated an…
- | Education, Religion
LeAnn Lewis says she’ll ‘never stop learning’ after graduating from Howard University
As bizarre as it may sound Lewis, who was 15 years old at the time, had secured passes in seven CSEC subjects already, including mathematics…
- | Education
Gov’t continues online education until summer, new school year to begin September 7
Minister with oversight for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, said that schools will not physically reopen until the next…
- | Education
238 schools in remote areas to be provided with internet access
Making the disclosure during a digital press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on May 4, Minister with oversight for Education,…
- | Education
Calabar to represent Jamaica after winning First Tech Robotics Challenge
The competition, which is open to high-school students between grades seven and 12, requires the participants to design, build, programme and…
- | Education
Mother and son graduate from national unattached youth programme
Her dreams of graduating from high school and pursuing higher education were curtailed, as she prepared for motherhood.
Nonetheless,…
- | Education
First smart maths lab in Jamaica operational
The lab, which was completed last month and will be officially opened in March, is the brainchild of Principal Paul Hall, who felt that the…
- | Education
OJay Koolers, PROChangersJA partnership increase HOPE
This humanitarian group is dedicated to creating awareness and providing financial assistance to less fortunate students through creative…
- | Education
Christel House Jamaica to provide holistic education for students in St. Catherine
The local charity organisation, an arm of Christel House International, is to provide tuition-free quality education and ancillary services…
- | Education