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Jamaican student from Old Harbour nominated for the Global Swede Award

His nomination came about after two years of excellent academic achievements, extracurricular engagements and utilising his natural gift to…

  • | Diaspora, Education

JPS partners with Kiki Thombs to empower the next generation of female leaders

Speaking at a recent book signing that was hosted by JPS Foundation with girls from across Spanish Town and  Kingston, KiKi spoke about…

  • | Education

JPS Foundation announces US$10,000 scholarship for electrical engineering student

Since 2016, the JPS Foundation has been sponsoring the sitting of the CSEC Industrial Technology (Electrical) exam, and eligible students for…

  • | Education

Campbell’s Castle Primary School community welcomes new $51m building

The two-storey building comprises four classrooms, a computer laboratory, principal’s office, staff room, bathrooms, a storeroom, and…

  • | News, Education

Mathematics Teacher of the Year on mission to help underperforming students

In an interview with JIS News, Mrs. Mundell-Thomas says during her reign, she wants to impart to other teachers the non-traditional…

  • | Education

New curriculum for intellectually challenged students

The document, which replaces the curriculum that was developed by the Jamaica Association on Intellectual Disabilities (JAID), focuses on…

  • | Education

Rock River Primary outfitted with $10m modern learning centre

The $10-million facility houses a library and computer room outfitted with laptop and desktop computers, multimedia projector, teaching…

  • | Education

VIDEO: Jamaica Day 2019 | Marlie Mount Primary

  • | News, Education

PHOTOS: Jamaica Day

Here are some highlights from Marlie Mount Primary School situated here in Old Harbour.

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PHOTO: Monsignor Colin Bryan Prep representing at Junior Debate International

Thirty-four primary institutions – inclusive of prep and primary schools – will compete throughout…

  • | Education

UWI selected to lead global climate change programme

At its meeting at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, France from January 28-30, the IAU received a report…

  • | News, Diaspora, Education, International

20 New Zealand scholarships for Caribbean citizens for 2019

Applications for study beginning in February 2020 open on Friday, 15 February, 2019.

Every…

  • | News, Education

The of Francene Allwood's first book 'Only Believe'

My struggles were real | Old Harbour native Francene Allwood publishes first book ‘Only Believe’

Being an author one day was always a dream for Old Harbour’s born and bred Francene Allwood. But after “hitting rock bottom…

  • | News, Education

Ofsted chief accuses minority groups of 'entitlement' in hijab row

The head of Ofsted is to once again step into the fraught debate over the wearing of the hijab by primary school pupils, accusing minority…

  • | Education