The Rabbittown Learners’ Program held its adult basic education graduation Tuesday in St. John’s. Graduates shown here are Moaweya Almahad, Ferdinand Butobuto, Abdul Wahab Bwege, Kadir Gada, Nicholas Halfyard, Fatuma Hassan, Goran Ibrahim, Roger Martin, Mususa Mulumba and Claudine Wilcox. – Sam McNeish Create. Laugh. Play. Love. Learn. Words to ... Read More »

Instead of sitting exams marked by teachers, students could be assessed by multinationals such as Nike, in a Google vision for education (Photo by Chris Radburn – PA Images/PA Images via Getty Images) Few people would argue that education is on the cusp of transformational change – unless it is ... Read More »

Summer is an excellent time to begin a new healthier lifestyle. This can include losing excess weight, increasing activity levels with exercise and eating healthier. With the longer summer days and warmer temperatures, it is easier to get motivated for an outdoor activity. This could be joining a sports team, ... Read More »

Sanjeev Singh Bariana Tribune News Service Chandigarh, June 17 The special committee on schools suggested by Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has noted that the level of education in Punjab is slipping. This follows the average pass percentage of 59 per cent in government schools this year. The special committee ... Read More »

Query: I am a central government employee and will be retiring shortly. I will get retirement benefits of about Rs 1.5 crore. Where should I invest this sum to be able to finance my son’s education 7-8 years from now? Jayant R. Pai, CFP and Head of Marketing, PPFAS Mutual Fund replies: Assuming ... Read More »

Denzine named chief of VCU faculty affairs RICHMOND — Virginia Commonwealth University has a new head of faculty affairs. Gypsy Denzine has been named the senior vice provost for faculty affairs at VCU, effective Aug. 6. Denzine comes to the Richmond school from West Virginia University, where she served as ... Read More »

If your doctor has ordered an MRI, then it’s usually because there is something of a concern that can’t be seen by using other medical exams. One of the options that many facilities have is an open MRI scanner, which offers numerous benefits for patients compared to an enclosed scanner ... Read More »

There are many dentists out there today, but not all of them have the reputation as being true game changers in the field. If you are the type of person that really desires to make a difference, you will not be satisfied just dealing with patients each day and then ... Read More »

When it is time to enroll your child in a school, you have a few decisions to make. The most common education institution is the public school, but alternatives also exist. If you have considered a private education for your child, but are not sure if the benefits will outweigh ... Read More »

The sharing economy and online selling platforms have brought about many new opportunities for entrepreneurs and consumers. But it has also led to new opportunities for scammers. Sometimes, spotting a scam can be difficult for an individual. That’s where Fireball Approves comes in. The company’s owner was once almost a scam victim ... Read More »

What goes into the decision-making process when a diner is looking for a restaurant? According to the new TripAdvisor “Influences on Diner Decision-Making” survey, 94% of US diners are influenced by online reviews. The numbers are also quite high in other countries, with French, Spanish, and Italian diners coming in ... Read More »