“Break di Vaz!”
By Rohanna A. Forrester Chanting “Break di Vaz!”, Buchanan’s campaign seeks to build momentum for a fresh chapter in Eastern Portland’s political representation. On Sunday, November 10, 2024, Port Antonio…
Navigating Today’s Misinformation and Disinformation Maze
At the Global Media and Information Literacy Week Debate, students from the Caribbean School of Media and Communications (CARIMAC) programme at the University of West Indies, Mona (UWI) and the…
Overcoming Adversity: Alexia’s Journey
By Ardrene Edwards Alexia Edwards, a 23-year-old quadriplegic student from the University of the West Indies, Mona, has defied expectations and emerged as a symbol of resilience and determination. Despite…
University of Technology, Welcomes Prospective Students
The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech, Ja.) opened its doors for its highly anticipated Open House 2024, welcoming over 2500 students from about 35 high schools along with their parents,…
Dr. Kevin Brown rallies UTech Knights
Dr. Kevin Brown, President of the University Technology, Jamaica (UTech Jamaica) shared his future vision for the institution at the second annual President’s Knights Day held on September 19th. As…
UTech Students Lose All in Devastating Fire
By Eden Palmer Two weeks after a fire ravaged a student-dwelling at 1B University Crescent, Mona, St. Andrew, 17 University of Technology, Jamaica students are still grappling with the aftermath.…
Street Masseuses Abound at Bath Fountain
Editorial note: This news feature is reprinted from the UTech Jamaica student newspaper “USight News Vol.1” By Venus Palmer In the scenic town of Bath, nestled in the heart of…
Service Clubs Unite for Rae Town’s Children
By Eden Palmer May is recognized as Child Month in Jamaica, and in its honour – with a heartwarming display of community spirit – members of the Kiwanis Club of…
Trailblazers at the Helm: UTech Jamaica Installs New Pro-Chancellor & President
The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech Jamaica) ushered in a new era of leadership last Thursday with the appointments of Aldrick “Allie” McNab and Dr. Kevin Brown as Pro-Chancellor and…
Jamaica’s Education System in Crisis: A Call to Action
By Jhada Cohen The problem of teachers being ignored, underpaid, and leaving Jamaica is presently worsening. Since educators are the backbone of our nation and play a major role in…