Regina Johnson’s Journey to Guarded Freedom
By Breanna Lewin “Simply elegant” is the way Regina Johnson, a final year Bachelor of Arts in Apparel Design, Production and Management (ADPM) student at the University of Technology, Jamaica…
A Successful Spring Into Fashion
Spring Into Fashion ‘22 was a fashion showcase to remember! Held on April 9, featured six collections from final year students of the Bachelor in Apparel Design, Production and Management…
UTech Resident Students Adjust to Pandemic Lifestyle
By Breanna Lewin Following the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic in Jamaica, resident students of the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja.) have been adjusting to the changes and challenges…
Children Suffering during the Pandemic and the Mental Health Epidemic
By Nakaylia Morant Mental Health Awareness month and National Child month are both celebrated in the month of May. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, many children are suffering through the…
Navigating Life with Autistic Children
“Focus on the positive…Ignore the stigma”. This message encapsulated the virtual Autism Awareness Seminar hosted by the Cynthia Shako Education and Daycare Center in collaboration with the Kiwanis Club at…
Mico University College defeats UTech in Patois Debate
The Mico University College debating team defeated the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Jamaica) debating team in the third annual patois debate competition which was held at the Papine campus…
Trishani Weller Crowned Miss UTech Jamaica 2021
From a field of eleven contestants, Trishani Weller of the Faculty of Engineering and Computing, copped the title of Miss UTech Jamaica 2021 last Saturday, April 10. Her runners-up were…
Ardenne High School Retains Schools Challenge Quiz Title
By David Fuller Ardenne High School successfully defended their Schools Challenge Quiz title last Thursday night with a narrow 28-26 victory over Wolmer’s High School for Boys at the Television…
University Students face Mental Health Epidemic
By Chrisancia Robinson A mental health crisis is affecting university students in Jamaica due to the restrictions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Measures such as lockdowns, curfews, social distancing and…
Breaking Ganja’s Glass Ceiling
The contribution of women to Jamaica’s cannabis industry was the focus of the most recent forum organised by the National Council on Drug Abuse and hosted by the University of…