Career & Education

5 more ways to practise mental wellness in (about) a minute 10:10 am

IT was the end of class in my early days lecturing and, as usual, I felt overwhelmed with the students' loud chatter as they moved to their next activity or those coming to me for clarification about something. Enough was enough. I decided that we should replace this frenzy with a state...

More personalised educational solutions coming 3:00 pm
AS part of its mission and vision to contribute to teaching excellence and enhancing learners' success, innovative e-learning solutions company One on One Educational Services, headed by CEO Ricardo Allen, in a multimillion-dollar deal has acquired 100 per cent of the Spark Online assets of...

UTech launches Bsc in Mines and Quarry Mgmt 3:00 pm
THE University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica has launched a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Mines and Quarry Management.

Ambitious Ardenne Alumni Foundation legacy programme launched

THE seven-year old Ardenne Alumni Foundation launched an ambitious legacy programme recently in the Ardenne Conference Room on the school compound to garner funds for numerous projects to meet the needs of the school over time to transform the lives of the students who pass through its...

Jared Lewis' grand opportunity

JARED Lewis was eager to find a new job after working part-time at a fast food restaurant during his first year of university in Boulder, Colorado, towards the end of 2019.An opportunity came through much quicker than he thought.

Erasmus Mundus Scholarship recipient urges others to look for int'l opportunities

AFTER being the only Jamaican awarded the Erasmus Mundus Scholarship to pursue a joint master's degree across Europe this year, Shantelle Robinson is imploring others to embark on more international education opportunities.

Rotary Club of St Andrew North funds back-to-school projects valued at $675,000

AS part of Rotary International's Education and Literacy Month activities, the Rotary Club of St Andrew North has carried out a number of back-to-school projects, at a total cost of $675,000.

DRF encouraging alternative options to conflict resolution

FOR almost three decades, Jamaicans have been playing an important role in owning the results of conflicts through the work of the Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF).

Young JP on a MISSION

AT only 25 years old, Christina Plummer is a high-flyer with a litany of accolades already under her belt, most recently her being commissioned as a justice of the peace (JP) for the parish of St Catherine. The Queen's School alum and project coordinator at the VM Group said she is on a...

19 students get assistance from Chudleigh Path JAS/Wilfred 'Jacksie' Reid Scholarship

NINETEEN students from two deep-rural communities in north-east Manchester recently benefited from almost $500,000 in scholarships.

Daniel-John Jackson plays the right notes

“HEY, Daniel, you really touched my soul. You have so much soul in you that it nearly mek me bawl, keep on playing.”

Ibrahim Duffus named UWI Mona's top matriculant

In this photo, Ibrahim Johari Duffus, the 2021-2022 top University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, matriculant, signs the matriculation register at UWI's Welcome and Matriculation Service at the UWI Chapel. Looking on at left are Principal and Pro-Vice Chancellor Professor Dale Webber,...

The struggle is real

Welcome! Join us as we dive into the dynamic and crucial, yet often misunderstood and barely tolerated world of Human Resources (HR).

CARIMAC student receives grant

Bespoke Communications principal Shanique Palmer (left) presents a symbolic cheque to the 2021 Bespoke-CARIMAC Grant Programme recipient Kashauna Atkins (second right) last Thursday, September 9, at The University of the West Indies' (UWI) Caribbean School of Media and Communication...

5 ways to practice mental wellness in (about) a minute - Pt 1

WITH headlines screaming the number of people infected or dying in this pandemic, not to mention the hassles with Internet connectivity to complete school and work obligations, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Granted, there's more talk of taking care of our mental health, but how can we...

Tablets for your school

Tonique Elliott of Edward Seaga Primary and Infant School receives 31 tablets on behalf of the school from Tameka Goulbourne (left), chairperson of the Jamaica Customs Agency corporate social responsibility committee.

Kitson Town Primary Past Students Association honours top-performing students, staff

THE Kitson Town Primary School Past Students Association has honoured several top-performing students, exemplary academic and ancillary staff, as well and two community teachers.

6 business tips for young entrepreneurs

THE novel coronavirus pandemic has proved that it pays to be financially independent and many people look to starting their own businesses with the hopes of achieving success. However, starting a business can be very daunting, especially with the economic strains caused by...