Wanted: Better student teachers - Holness says poor-quality intake into training institutions contributes to weak education at primary schools
Already jolted by data indicating that the standard of education at the primary level is a problem, Education Minister Andrew Holness has declared that the poor quality of students being accepted by teachers' colleges is a major contributing factor...
Graduation policy a waste of time, say school officials
Education officials are declaring that the implementation of an official policy for graduation exercises in schools across the island would be unnecessary and a waste of time and energy. The officials were responding yesterday to suggestions...
1962 - Fashion line celebrates Jamaica's Independence
MANHATTAN, New York: "We invite you to evade predictability. Gain a renewed appreciation for the familiar. Discover that the splendour of our nation is best echoed in our style through reflection upon our heritage," states 1962 Apparel's founder Khian Hendriks...
Senior citizen inspires a community
At 86 years old, Agnes Bailey is an inspiration to her neighbours in Middleton, St Thomas. 'Miss Mama', as Bailey is known, regularly outperforms people many years her junior as she continues the small farming that she has done for decades....
Five more cases of H1N1 identified
The Ministry of Health's surveillance team on the weekend discovered five more cases of influenza A (H1N1), formerly known as swine flu. The discovery came just a week after the ministry revealed that it had successfully...
Falmouth port delay keeps 'Oasis' at sea
WESTERN BUREAU: Financing from the Danish Government is now near completion, but the delay in commencing construction on the historic Falmouth port has resulted in the loss of several weeks in calls from the Oasis of the Sea...
NCB salutes the leaders in nation building
National Commercial Bank (NCB) says that small and medium enterprises have a critical role to play in the nation's development. As part of its efforts to salute those in the sector, the bank is again this year supporting its Nation Builder Awards...