The recent donation of 28 Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enhanced computers to the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland by late Jamaican-born philanthropist, Denna Bogle, and her church family, represents only one of the many significant investments she made in the institution throughout her lifetime. On March 19, the institution celebrated this latest gift with the dedication and relaunch...

For the organisers of the St. Mary Maths Expo, the event was designed not only to sharpen children’s understanding and appreciation of mathematics, but also to strengthen the bond between schools and their surrounding communities. The expo, held on March 27 at Galina Primary and Infant School, formed part of Maths Month activities observed throughout March. Staged under the theme...

Students from the Department of Communication Studies at the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) recently toured the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) where they got the opportunity to see the news production process first-hand, connecting classroom theory with real-world industry practices. Coordinated by the agency’s Special Projects Department, the tour formed part of ongoing efforts to engage students pursuing careers in media...

Students at the Ferncourt High School in St. Ann who are preparing for life after graduation have been equipped to pursue career and educational pathways. At a recent college fair held at the school grounds in Claremont, students were able to explore various options as they moved from booth to booth, engaging with representatives of tertiary and training institutions, agencies,...

Students of José Martí Technical High School in St. Catherine are no longer just learning how to plant and reap crops; they are mastering the science and technology that will define the future of agriculture. At the heart of this transformation is a state-of-the-art smart greenhouse, a pilot initiative that is reshaping how agriculture is taught and experienced in Jamaican...

A scholarship he almost did not apply for has placed 31-year-old Kishan Clarke on a path to profoundly change his life trajectory and enable him to give back to the Mountain View community where he grew up. The University of the West Indies (UWI) graduate and law student, who is the first person in his family to attend university, received...

Former ward of the State, Anthony Harriott, has already navigated a journey many would consider daunting. Entering the childcare system at just three years old alongside his brother and sister, he has since built an independent life. Today, he is working, living on his own, and inspiring other young people in State care to believe in their potential and prepare...

Clarendon native, Amoy Crawford, envisioned a career in agriculture while a student at Claude McKay High School in the parish. Attending the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland became part of her plan, but financial challenges made the journey uncertain. Added to that, she wrestled with the thought of leaving home. “I wanted to get a feel...