KINGSTON, Jamaica – One of 18 Jamaican students known to be studying in Russia has already left the country and others are planning to follow suit, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade has reported.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica government says the full resumption of face-to-face learning will start on Monday, March 7 as the country continues to re-open as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic..

BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – Trade unions representing teachers here have welcomed the decision by the Barbados government for a phased return to face-to-face classes starting on February 21 as the island continues to recover from the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

In the last three months, more than one-third of our country’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) have received bomb threats. While, thankfully, no explosive devices were found on any of these campuses, significant and lasting damage has been done by threatening the safety and security of the students, faculty, and staff at these institutions. As a result of these threats, learning has been disrupted, critical resources have been diverted to emergency response, and there has been an increased burden on already overwhelmed campus mental health systems. HBCU students – already experiencing negative impacts from the pandemic such as lingering effects of illness, trauma, and basic needs insecurities – are now experiencing additional stress and anxiety because of these bomb threats that can negatively affect their academic success.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – Four inmates and two correctional services officers are to benefit from scholarships to study for an Associate Degree in Business Administration at the University at the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) under a government and private-sector partnership.

Unethia Fox, a Special Education mathematics teacher at South Miami Senior High School, has been named the 2023 Francisco R. Walker Miami-Dade County Teacher of the Year at a ceremony held this evening at the DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport & Convention Center.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Minister of Education Priya Manickchand said Wednesday that authorities are working towards having all schools at every level fully reopened after the Easter break.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Finland is providing Euro 300,000 (One Euro=US$1.29 cents) to support teacher training on digital education and distance learning pedagogies in the Caribbean.

GEORGETOWN, Guyana – Graduates of the University of Guyana for the 2020-2021 academic year have been called on to utilize their degrees and skills to contribute to the development of the country.

KINGSTON, Jamaica – The University of the West Indies (UWI) Wednesday announced that Vice-Chancellor, Sir Hilary Beckles has been appointed to the governing Council of the United Nations University (UNU) for a six-year period beginning May 3 this year.

Washington, D.C. - Twenty-four students attending Calabar High School and Kingston College will this year benefit from the 9th annual David “Wagga” Hunt Scholarship fundraising gala, which on Saturday night raised some J$6.2-million-dollars (US40,000).

FORT LAUDERDALE, FL – Broward College is creating a pathway to higher-paying employment for students with their fast-track career skills training in South Florida’s top earning in-demand industries, also known as “Hot Jobs.” These programs allow students to begin life-changing careers and meet their financial needs in as little as one term for an industry certification to two-years for an associate degree program.