3+ day, 8+ hour ago   (333+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica — Students and staff at Roehampton Basic School in St James returned to a transformed learning environment following an improvement project led by Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara Rose Hall. The project entailed roofing works, beautification of the grounds,…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (450+ words) UC Rusal Alumina Jamaica Ltd/WINDALCO invested $32.5 million in its educational programme in the lead-up to the new school year, which started on Monday. In a media release the company said it recently awarded scholarships and grants to 97 students. Of…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (428+ words) Jamaica Observer From shortcuts to mastery The announcement of changes to School-Based Assessments (SBAs) sparked curiosity among educators about how these adjustments will influence students’ readiness for examinations. SBA’s were originally designed to evaluate practical skills, critical thinking, and the…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (513+ words) MONTEGO BAY, St James — Spot Valley High Principal Richard Thompson is looking forward to the day when the State-run Montego Bay Metro bus company will once again transport his students from sections of the western city to the school in…...

6+ day, 23+ hour ago   (508+ words) Even at the best of times the start of a new school year, commonly referred to as ‘back-to-school’, is no picnic. The stresses, strains, for parents and guardians, school leadership and staff, students — spare a thought for the very young…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (269+ words) DEMAND for educational support through the JWN Foundation Scholarship Programme surged in 2026, with applications increasing by 23 per cent over last year to 374 submissions. A release from the foundation said the strong response underscores the growing need for opportunities to access…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (497+ words) Principal Roan Green has praised the resilience and unwavering commitment of his teachers at Petersfield High School in Westmoreland for their efforts to keep learning on track following the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October. Green said the school’s complement…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (885+ words) FOR thousands of Jamaican children, the start of the new school year will come with a little more excitement — and for their parents, a little less worry — thanks to Sandals Resorts’ annual Back-to-School Drive. Across Jamaica’s major tourism regions, Sandals…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (341+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Government of Jamaica has advanced its back-to-school support for children affected by the demolitions at Cooper’s Pen, Trelawny, as efforts continue to ensure that they are prepared for the reopening of school on Monday, September 7. In a…...