Harvard offers staff early retirement to reduce expenses

Harvard University is asking employees to consider a series of voluntary measures, including early retirement, giving up vacation ...

Get involved in Science Genius, says Tanya Stephens

Veteran reggae singer, Tanya Stephens, is encouraging students and teachers to get involved in the Science Genius Jamaica Challeng...

PM Holness donates $750,000 to COVID-affected NCU students

Prime Minister of Jamaica Andrew Holness yesterday (May 24) committed $750,000 to assist in-need students at the Northern Caribbea...

Better late than never: Quavo graduates high school, celebrates with new track

Quavo is a multi-hyphenate personality, rapper, songwriter and producer, but one thing he could add to his achievements was high s...

The class divide: Most J’can schools not equipped to provide online education

The coronavirus-induced lockdown has pushed educational institutions to move learning online. However, only a small percentage of ...

No CSEC and CAPE in July for Jamaica

Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Karl Samuda, has advised that Jamaica will not be able to hold ...

Holness marks ‘Read Across Jamaica Day’ in live stream

Even with the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, children continue to be taught remotely as schools remain closed. Leading by ...

Wealthiest US college faces $1.2-b COVID shortfall

Harvard University, the richest US college, is forecasting a revenue shortfall of nearly $1.2 billion over two academic years, sho...