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Nursing students get hands-on experience in health promotion at Red Stripe
1+ hour, 30+ min ago (405+ words) NURSING students from The University of the West Indies (The UWI) recently had the chance to observe occupational health practices and workplace wellness systems during a visit to the Red Stripe's Corporate Area brewery. The visit, a component of their…...
Jamaica must consider social media restrictions, experts say - Jamaica Observer
1+ hour, 34+ min ago (1240+ words) As more countries mull social media bans for children of certain ages and a landmark trial unfolds in the United States over use of the platforms, local experts say the Government of Jamaica must at least consider restrictions locally. President…...
Jamaican sign language training programme for public libraries launched
5+ hour, 54+ min ago (491+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica " The Jamaica Libraries and Information Network (JAMLIN) has launched a phased Jamaican Sign Language (JSL) training programme aimed at eliminating communication barriers within the nation's public library system and promoting greater inclusion for members of the deaf community....
Winston Jones High student breaks barriers with excellence: Jaydon Morgan shines in housekeeping
7+ hour, 54+ min ago (252+ words) MANCHESTER, Jamaica " Among the many students demonstrating commitment to their craft at Winston Jones High School is fifth-form student Jaydon Morgan, whose outstanding performance in the housekeeping programme reflects both professionalism and purpose. Educators at the institution say Morgan has…...
Beyond the Stars gala to prioritise STEM and student support at Alpha - Jamaica Observer
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (410+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica " The 2026 Charity Gala of the Convent of Mercy Academy Association Inc (Alpha Alumnae Florida Chapter), Beyond the Stars, will prioritise science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) initiatives and support other academic and extracurricular programmes. The event will be…...
Screen time: The silent interrupter of our children’s development
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (365+ words) LIFE as we know it has evolved over the years from talking to texting, playing to gaming, and parenting to screen time. From the moment children are born, parents begin to track their milestones, from rolling over to sitting up,…...
NET helping St Ann schools with hurricane recovery
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (226+ words) ST ANN, Jamaica "TheNational Education Trust(NET) has stepped up restoration efforts at schools in St Ann, helping damaged institutions rebuild and restore normality. The trust, an agency of the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth & Information, recently visited Bamboo Primary…...
Special needs focus
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (255+ words) Newly appointed British High Commissioner to Jamaica Alicia Herbert says she is open to exploring new ways to work more closely with the Ministry of Education and Youth, including initiatives that could benefit children with special needs. Speaking during the…...
Lifeline for Anchovy High
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (687+ words) MONTEGO BAY, St James " Typically donated to individual students who use the funds for school-related expenses, proceeds raised from this year's Howard Ward Benefit Foundation's MoBay Night Run will be given to a school. Anchovy High in St James will…...
Centenarian Storytelling series targets students in St Ann - Jamaica Observer
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (248+ words) A centenarian storytelling series targeting students is set to be launched on Thursday at the Bamboo Blu in Mammee Bay, St Ann. Through this programme, selected students will have the opportunity to interact with centenarians " either in person or virtually,…...