A teacher is like a guidepost. He or she should guide the students in the proper direction. If the guidepost itself is loose, how can it point to the right direction? So a teacher should have a steady mind. Only then can he guide the students along...
For some persons, teaching is an opportunity. For others, it is a job. But, for Gralden Pommells, it is a lifestyle; lived with great passion and joy. Her teaching career has impacted the lives of hundreds of children across four parishes:...
We have all come to know her in adult years as ‘Sister P’ or ‘Mama P’, but did you know that as a child, her pet name was ‘Miss Ted’? And how many of us know that as a child, Portia was a constant dreamer, so much so she would be teased by her...
Trees teach the lesson of sacrifice in the sense that they not only bear fruits while they are alive but also give away their body to be used as firewood once the life goes out of them. Amongst teachers, a tree is the greatest . (Telugu poem...
I often refer to India as a ‘mosaic’ as opposed to a ‘melting pot’, for each ethnicity, language, religion, and tribal group has maintained, even strengthened, its distinct cultural identity in the seven decades since Independence. At the risk of...
You are dealing with tender children, as their teachers, guides and examples. You have to equip yourselves for those roles by living the values that distinguish man. Establish the values in yourselves, practise them and derive great joy therefrom...
Ripples and waves Journey over the blue, Ride over a glass of colour Towards the unknown, Away from a home, Ripples and waves, Greet me at this start It feels so much better Than feeling pulled apart. The adventure gives a wink As I fold my...
It was Christmas Eve – it is a time to rejoice and make merry, but on this fateful day, it was a crisis for children and adults alike because Santa and his elves had decided to go on a strike! What unfolds and how the day is saved is what The...
“This is our calling and this is what we love to do,” says Bookland co-owner, Suzzanne Lee, adding that her business has seen better days prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, Lee and her husband have had to finance their 54-year-old store...
At present, students’ agitation is on the increase. However, it is not their fault. They are in themselves very good-natured. The fault lies with the teachers, elders and the Government. It is a decided factor that the emphasis of the present...
NEW ORLEANS (AP): A New Orleans museum plans to launch an elaborate night-time sound-and-light show next year to showcase individual stories of bravery and sacrifice during World War II. The National WII Museum plans to premier its Expressions...
Communications company Infinity Integrated Marketing Communications Limited (Infinity IMC) rewarded Kaneal Gayle as one of the most outstanding students in the Caribbean School of Media and Communication (CARIMAC) Master of Arts (MA) programme at...
Jamaica’s primary and high school students are poised to become the next generation of innovators in the fast-growing digital economy. With the recent announcement of a $150-million partnership involving Digicel, the Amber Group and the Ministry of...
Abstaining from unhealthy practices – junk food All this time, I wanted to be fit as a fiddle. But eating unhealthy foods, how can I be fit? Eating burgers, pizzas, cakes, candies and drinking sodas are All in my mind running up and down...
What a time!! Another poor soul is left contemplating Whether to take his own life. So much darkness on the outside Blocking sweet dreams and peace of mind. A virus is on the rampage Creating havoc everywhere it turns. Rivalry now joins the...
Parents should teach their children what is good and what is bad, right from their childhood. They should not be satisfied merely by securing admission in a college and acquiring a degree by their children. They should ensure that their children...
A missing duke, the tomb of Thutmose IV, and Sherlock Holmes all converge in The Return of the Pharaoh, the newest instalment of Nicholas Meyer’s take on the adventures of the world-renowned detective. Meyer’s book brings readers to early 20th-...
In the first week of November, Donovan Hunter, principal at Denham Town High School, held a discussion with Rosemary Duncan, director at Buju Banton Foundation, requesting the Foundation present a workshop focusing on ‘The Importance of Mathematics...
The eye-popping sale price of US$69 million on March 11, 2021, for a non-fungible token (NFT) created by the digital artist Beeple sent shock waves through the art world. More multimillion-dollar sales of these digital assets that exist on a...
Since kicking off on October 22, the annual Seeds for the Future programme has seen over 25 Jamaicans registered and participating in the educational and cultural-exchange programme with Huawei. The number has increased by over 100 per cent since...
Across Jamaica, many parents are struggling to cover the cost of sending their children to school. Adding to the difficulties, the financial assistance they would traditionally receive from educational institutions is no longer available as...
It is absolutely necessary to teach the spirit of idealism to students so that they fill their hearts with love and give happiness to one and all. Today, there are a number of educational institutions all over the world, but how many have...
Jamaican poet and law lecturer Natalie Corthesy will be the featured presenter at the African American Writers’ Alliance on Sunday, November 14. Corthesy will be reading from her second book of poems, Sky Juice, which is a celebration of Jamaican...
