Chad Bryan, Youthlink Writer
Thousands of patients who are in desperate need of the services offered by the gastrointestinal unit at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) will be able to benefit in a substantial way, thanks to a recent $2m donation by the medical and dental class of 2015. The cohort staged its annual Smoker charity play, titled 'I fi I', to raise the amount which was handed over to Professor Michael Lee,...
At least 250 students at Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School in St Andrew benefited from an outreach session that was staged by the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ). The event, held on the school grounds, was part of a series under the commission's media literacy project. Some of the topics discussed were 'The Digital Switchover', 'Children's Code for Programming', 'Managing Your Digital Self' and 'Traditional and...
The Ministry of Education is looking at extending the academic year beyond the existing 190 days, as part of efforts to prevent a regression of students during the summer break.
Portfolio Minister Reverend the Honourable Ronald Thwaites, in responding to questions posed during the Rotary Club of New Kingston's breakfast meeting held at Chaser's Cafe on March 1, stated that studies show that the long summer break, of some eight weeks,...
Chad Bryan, Youthlink Writer
The Red Hills Road-based institution, Calabar High, once again celebrated its annual 'Cala-Culcha' Day on the institution's compound, which was chock-full of excitement as teachers and students alike participated in various fun-filled activities.
