As Heart NSTA continues to prepare its students for the future, the 2024 WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France, marks a significant milestone. According to Dwayne Bent, Director of Institutional Infrastructure Development, Team Jamaica…
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Dennis Minott | Jamaica’s education system could more build minds, not just buildings
As Jamaica approaches the start of a new school year in September, the focus on rebuilding schools damaged by Hurricane Beryl highlights a recurring challenge in the nation’s education system. While infrastructure improvements…
Daryl Vaz | Billing injustice: securing interests of all Jamaicans
Over a decade ago, the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company launched a public education campaign against electricity theft themed around two words and one simple question, “How come?” The campaign achieved some success…
WEEKLY DEVOTIONAL: “I have prayed especially for you”
In a 1789 letter to French scientist Jean-Baptist Le Roy, Benjamin Franklin, one of the founding fathers of the United States, writes, “Our new Constitution is now established, and has an appearance that…
On this day: Global Dancehall Superstar Beenie Man was Born in Waterhouse, Jamaica
Grammy award-winning Jamaican reggae artist Anthony Moses Davis, better known by his stage name Beenie Man, was born August 22, 1973 in the Waterhouse district of Kingston, Jamaica. He started his music career…
On This Day : Jamaican Sprint Legend Usain Bolt St. Leo Bolt was Born in Trelawny Jamaica
Usain St. Leo Bolt was born on August 26th, 1986, in Sherwood Content in the parish of Trelawny, Jamaica, to parents Wellesley and Jennifer Bolt, who operated a grocery store in the rural…
Celebrating Four Decades of Love: Marcia Barrett and Marcus James’ Inspiring Journey
In the world of music, where fame often overshadows personal lives, Marcia Barrett and Marcus James stand out not just for their contributions to the industry but for their remarkable journey together. The…
Jamaican American Lawyer Wins Big in Race for Municipal Judge Seat in Brooklyn
Jamaican American attorney Janice Robinson won a seat on the municipal court in Brooklyn’s 6th District in a landslide on June 25, 2024. She defeated Kenneth Gayle, also a Jamaican American lawyer, in…
Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Receives Honorary Doctorate from the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC)
The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean recently awarded the Honourable Edmund Bartlett, Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism, an honorary doctorate in Tourism and Hospitality Management at their annual commencement ceremony, which took place at…
From Top American PR Agency to Own PR Consultancy: Jamaican Lyndon Taylor
Lyndon Taylor’s journey in public relations has taken him from working at a top agency to starting his own consultancy. His story shows the ups and downs of the industry and how he…