A Kingston-based philanthropic organization has distributed over $2.5 million in educational support to help 150 students prepare for the new school year, combining textbook grants with scholarships for incoming high school pupils.
Kingston College says two Grade 9 students captured in a viral video holding a younger student over a stairwell were trying to help him, not bully him, according to findings from the school’s investigation released this week.
Kingston College’s identity runs deep among its alumni, shaped by everything from the school’s Latin motto ‘Fortis Cadere, Cedere Non Potest’ to the legendary Champs march and the brotherhood mentorship system that binds generations of KC men together.
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A Barbadian artisan is merging the therapeutic craft of crochet with health education to tackle lifestyle-related illnesses. The innovative programme combines hands-on crafting with professional health screenings and nutrition guidance.
Barbadian Artisan Weaves Health Education Into Crochet Initiative Read More »
The Custos of St Ann is bringing backgammon to high school students, arguing the strategic board game teaches critical thinking, patience, and good sportsmanship alongside academic pursuits.
Custos Issa Champions Backgammon Initiative Across St Ann High Schools Read More »
Farmers in Abary, Region Five are up in arms over canal excavation works that began without proper consultation, fearing the project will cripple their rice and cattle operations.
Abary Farmers Demand Halt to Canal Works Over Lack of Consultation Read More »
The Jamaica Teachers’ Association is raising alarms over multiple safety incidents at schools, from construction dangers to armed robbery, demanding the government treat school security as a national priority.
Jamaica Teachers’ Association Demands Urgent Action on School Safety Crisis Read More »
The Violence Prevention Alliance has launched the 2026/2027 Trees for Peace Competition, targeting more than 100 schools across Jamaica with a renewed focus on climate resilience and creating peaceful spaces for students.
Barbados celebrated the graduation of its first Parent Education Programme cohort on Saturday, with dozens of parents and caregivers completing an intensive curriculum designed to strengthen families and support child development across the island.
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With warmer-than-normal temperatures expected to persist into early 2027, Barbadian schools are taking action to protect students through increased hydration access, facility upgrades and flexible uniform policies.
