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The micro:bit puts coding and physical computing into the hands of learners, transforming a compact device into a gateway for creativity, innovation and digital skills.
19 Sep, 2026 0

Teachers trained to bring coding into classrooms

Grace & Staff Community Development Foundation has trained teachers and education-sector partners in the use of the micro:bit, a programmable device designed to build coding and digital skills…
Professor Gus John
19 Sep, 2026 0

Jason Arday’s story - A tale of two dons - Part 1

The story of Professor Jason Arday and his relatively brief engagement with Cambridge University as what it trumpeted as its “youngest Black professor ever” is now well known internationally. It is,…
Carby
19 Sep, 2026 0

Barbara Carby to keynote UCC research conference

Disaster risk-management expert Dr Barbara Carby will deliver the keynote address at the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean’s (UCC) 10th Annual Research Conference on September 23-24 at the…
19 Sep, 2026 0

US$43B and counting...cost for US military war on Iran continues to climb

WASHINGTON (AP) — Up to September 3, the American military spent approximately US$43.6 billion on the war with Iran, according to a new estimate provided this week to lawmakers. The figure from US…
19 Sep, 2026 0

MS NOW journalists say they were denied entry to the White House

NEW YORK (AP) — MS NOW – formerly MSNBC -- says its journalists were denied access to the White House Saturday morning. The action comes a day after United States President Donald Trump said he…
19 Sep, 2026 0

Skeleton remains found in St Catherine

The police in St Catherine are trying to ascertain the identity of a man whose skeletal remains were found in the community of Bernard Lodge yesterday. Reports are that the remains were found near a…
19 Sep, 2026 0

Arsenal suffers first defeat of EPL title defence

Arsenal slumped to the first loss of their English Premier League (EPL) title defence — and it was a heavy one at Brighton. After four straight wins for the champions, the 3-0 defeat at Amex Stadium…
19 Sep, 2026 0

PNP outlines plans to delegates at private session of annual conference

Pollster Don Anderson was among several persons who made presentations to delegates attending the private session of the People’s National Party’s (PNP) 88th Annual Conference in downtown Kingston on…
19 Sep, 2026 0

Do not enter! Public urged to avoid Salt Marsh area in Trelawny after shark sighting

A public warning has been issued by the National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) urging citizens not to enter the ocean in the vicinity of Salt Marsh in Trelawny after sharks were seen in…