Decrease in enrollment anticipated for vocational institutions
The newly mandated Sixth Form Pathways Programme which will see students pursuing an additional two years of high school may negatively affect educational institutions that…
Lottery scamming fleecing vulnerable Americans of thousands of dollars
Lottery scamming has become a part of the Jamaican culture as many men turn to this way of life to make quick money. The process…
Education Ministry fails to inform schools about mandatory sixth form
Most students would have been prepping for university after fifth form, but that is no longer the reality. The Ministry of Education has placed a…
Marijuana is a danger to young people who smoke it
The smoking of marijuana can cause damage to one’s mental health, especially young adults between the ages of 13-25 years old. Dr Jordan Eaton, psychiatrist…
No jobs available for university graduates
It is expected that after completing your degree it would be easier to find a job in your field. However, the youth unemployment rate between…
Covid-19 preventing some students from returning to universities
The COVID-19 Pandemic and its repercussions within the schooling system has resulted in some students completely withdrawing or taking leaves of absence from their respective…
‘Ace with Grace’ positively impacting lives
The Grace Kennedy’s tutelage programme ‘Ace with Grace’ is reinforcing the importance of volunteerism while offering academic assistance to youth. For both tutor and student,…
Some parents fail to immediately report a missing child
Superintendent Kirk Ricketts, from the St Andrew South Police Station, advised that when someone reports a missing child, the police should start to search immediately….
Surviving the COVID-19 pandemic
Death came to claim Tyrone Davis the week of 20 September 2021. He ran a high fever, he fought hard to breathe and his heart,…
Mothers uneasy amid vaccine shortage for their newborns
Mothers are concerned about their newborn’s health after leaving hospitals without them receiving the Bacille Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccine. The Jamaica Monitor understands that babies birthed…