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
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
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