1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (437+ words) “A colleague encouraged me to pursue my studies at NCU. I am a director at my job, and it requires me to lead and manage. Currently, I oversee 90 nurses at the National Chest Hospital,” Brown disclosed. Brown was conferred with…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (835+ words) THIS academic year, the familiar rush for back-to-school should be matched by an equally urgent question: what will our children eat and drink each day? The answer matters not only for their health, but also for their readiness to learn,…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (11+ words) back to school safety Archives Jamaica Observer back to school safety...

1+ week, 2+ hour ago   (627+ words) He anticipates that when classes resume for the 800 students enrolled, this will delay work planned for some labs, bathroom facilities and re-installation of air-conditioning units. Workmen seen working on the roof of a three-storey block in the background on Wednesday....

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (811+ words) Four easy recipes and real tips for keeping lunchboxes exciting once the term settles in. The first week of school runs on adrenaline and good intentions. By week three, though, that fades, and most parents are staring into an open…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (543+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaican saying “free paper bun” signals the familiar rush of the back-to-school season, with attention turning to booklists, uniforms, school fees and transportation. However, while children prepare to return to the classroom, parents should also prepare for…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (1725+ words) School uniforms are rolling off sewing machines across Jamaica this week as parents rush to get children ready for the new school year, but finding a dressmaker or tailor willing to take on the work is increasingly becoming a challenge....

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (733+ words) MORE than three in every 10 students captured in a recent survey by the National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) were overweight while 15.3 per cent of them were obese. The Global School-based Health Survey (GSHS), which was conducted between January and…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (639+ words) FOR Jamaica’s creatives, talent may open the door, but understanding money can help turn that talent into a sustainable career and business. That was the focus of a recent financial literacy initiative by the Barita Foundation, which partnered with Yaadbridge…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (298+ words) MANDEVILLE, Manchester — Former Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewelyn says the prevalence of lottery scamming and the distractions of social media are negatively shaping the attitudes and aspirations of young people. Pointing to her tenure as DPP, Llewelyn said she…...