Mandeville, Manchester — The Northern Caribbean University (NCU)- based team Guardana has this year placed sixth in the world when they presented at the International Business Model Competition, held in Washington DC, in the United States, on A ...

Omade Williams is a Grade Six student at the Browns Hall Primary School in St. Catherine, who dreams of becoming a pilot. Recently, moved by happenings in his community, he penned a letter to Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. He began his letter with a focus on the alcohol habits of youngsters, and suggested measures the Prime Minister could put in place to prevent underage drinking.

Early childhood education teachers are to benefit from a further 15 percent increase in salary this year. State Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, who made the announcement today (May 11), said the pay rise was approved by Cabinet in April. He noted that the teachers have benefitted from increases of similar amounts over the last two years.

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is encouraging more private sector entities to become actively involved in early childhood education.

A preliminary audit conducted by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is showing a reduction in the number of critical incidents in schools involving the use of weapons.