Damion Crawford | To our beloved children of Jamaica: Train to be champions; maximise your promise, potential and possibilities
This week marks the beginning of a brand-new school year, and as you step into your classrooms across our beautiful island, I want you to know Jamaica is counting on you, and I believe in you. While some may see education primarily as the route to buildin
Educators encouraged to expose students to more STEM-based learning
As the 2026/2027 academic year gets under way, educators are being encouraged to expose students to more science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-based learning, regardless of their career aspirations. In a recent interview with JIS News,
Jamaica lands three podium finishes at 2026 World Athletics Continental Tour in Rovereto
Jamaica secured three podium finishes at the 2026 World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting in Rovereto, Italy, on Tuesday. They were led by Olympic bronze medallist Rajindra Campbell's Shot Put win, Romaine Beckford's runner-up finish in the High
Jaguar Land Rover will cut 4,000 jobs to reduce costs and compete with China
Jaguar Land Rover said Monday it would cut 4,000 jobs across its global workforce as it tries to cut costs and compete with Chinese electric carmakers. Britains biggest automaker said the job cuts will take place over the next two years as it targets Â
Portland homecoming for Miss Universe Jamaica Celene Hall
Miss Universe Jamaica 2026 Celene Hall, the 25-year-old businesswoman, artist and philanthropist from Portland, will return to the parish on Friday, September 11, for a spectacular Homecoming Parade and Celebration, marking her first major public return t
Damion Crawford | To our beloved children of Jamaica: Train to be champions; maximise your promise, potential and possibilities
This week marks the beginning of a brand-new school year, and as you step into your classrooms across our beautiful island, I want you to know Jamaica is counting on you, and I believe in you. While some may see education primarily as the route to buildin
Remembering Rev Venice Guntley-McKenzie
THE EDITOR, Madam: The death of Rev Venice Guntley-McKenzie closes a chapter in the history of women, the Anglican Church and Christian ministry. Guntley-McKenzie was a pioneer before the word became fashionable. She was the first woman to study at St Pe
Something Extra | Tuesday
Grammy-winning reggae artiste Koffee gave fans a first taste of her latest musical offering with the launch of her new single, Ova So, last Friday at Wickie Wackie Beach in Bull Bay. The fourth single released ahead of her highly anticipated upcoming albu
Shipping | Thirty-five years of shaping champions
As the curtains come down on another thrilling season of youth cricket, Kingston Wharves Limited (KWL) is marking 35 years of continuous title sponsorship of the Under-15 Cricket Competition. This year, more than 340 youngsters participated in six weeks o
Families' interest in their kids' education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows
AP – Families' interest in their kids' education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores, according to newly released results from a standardized test taken by 15-year-olds around the world.