Jamaica Diaspora taskforces transform brain drain to brain gain
By August that same year, I convinced six individuals to buy into my dream of building energy around education in the Diaspora that would…
- | Diaspora, Education
Old Harbour High’s Othneil McCalla driven by the need to succeed after passing 15 subjects
As he enters the final few months as a student at Old Harbour High, the 19-year-old will surely leave his own mark at 33 South Street, Old…
- | Education
Old Harbour mom joins twin daughters at university | Myesha King shows the world it’s never too late to pursue your passion
For King, being ambitious came naturally, as she knows that being ‘ordinary’ was never for her. A childhood of poverty cemented…
- | News, Education
Jamaican charity delivers scholarships despite pandemic impacts
The Harris Family Vision Foundation Inc is a not-for-profit charity organization run by Jamaican-born United States nationals. It has evolved…
- | Diaspora, Education
Spring of Hope: Community launches values and attitudes programme in Spring Village to stop social rot
Inside a giant classroom at the Institute of Vocational and Professional Training was a different temperature altogether as roughly 70…
- | Education
Jamaica Broilers supports face-to-face learning in St Catherine schools
The company’s efforts were in support of the resumption of face-to-face classes and were sparked by the schools’ need to become…
- | Education
Ingrid Dillion | “Seeing my students excel” motivates Lasco Teacher of the Year from Old Harbour High
This constant battle to empower the next generation of skilled minds in her field has been the cornerstone of a successful journey as an…
- | Education
Security presence on school train
Some persons have expressed concerned about the level of security in the wake of the announced return to face-to-face learning for the…
- | News, Education
5,000 Covid self-test kits donated to Education Ministry
“It is far more debilitating on our children to keep them away from school than it is to get them back in. So while there is a risk, we…
- | News, Education, Health
School train service for Old Harbour and Linstead ready to roll
The roll out date was rescheduled at the request of the schools and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information due to the fact that all…
- | Education
Tufton reveals decision on return to face-to-face classes
“So, my own view, and I’m venturing out here on a limb, but what has been articulated is that whatever happens, we need to…
- | Education
Old Harbour youth with $405,000 tuition debt wins NCB Grant a Wish top prize
The 26-year-old copped the top prize in the category of education of the NCB Grant a Wish bonanza promotion, which concluded on December 5.…
- | Education
Act amended for community colleges to issue degrees
Prior to the amendment of the CCCJ Act in July of this year, it was not explicitly stated that the agency was authorised to issue degrees,…
- | Education
Students can still graduate at fifth form
“You are allowed to have all your school-leaving ceremonies… do the speeches, take the pictures, do all of that, but we’re…
- | Education
Good Hope Primary staged fun-filled virtual show for heroes
Because of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic Heroes Day celebrations were done virtually.
In an interview with Old Harbour News Latayna…
- | Education
Jamaica requires new education to meet emerging jobs
Minister Morgan was speaking at the 29th Annual Conference of the Association of Principals and Vice Principals which was held virtually on…
- | Education