The Caribbean’s education system has deep colonial roots. While many believe that independence brought total liberation, the truth is that much of our schooling still mirrors the structures of the British plantation system. As we navigate the challenges of the 21st century, it’s critical to understand how this legacy continues to impact our classrooms, communities, and collective consciousness. The Plantation …

Renting vs. buying a home is a significant life choice that requires careful consideration. Each option comes with its unique set of benefits and drawbacks, making it essential to weigh them against your lifestyle and financial goals. We will explore the key factors that can help you make an informed decision when comparing renting and home purchase. Renting: The Pros …

An aging population can have significant implications for a country’s workforce, healthcare, and social welfare systems. With declining birth rates and increasing life expectancy, many countries are facing this demographic shift. For example, Japan has one of the oldest populations in the world, with more than 28% of its citizens aged 65 or older. This has resulted in a shortage …

Chat GPT, or simply GPT, stands for Generative Pre-trained Transformer and is a type of language model developed by OpenAI. GPT is a neural network-based model that has been pre-trained on vast amounts of text data, allowing it to generate human-like responses to text inputs. The GPT model uses a technique called unsupervised learning, where the model learns patterns and …

Spiritual gifts are divine endowments that God has given to every believer to build up the body of Christ and advance His kingdom on earth. The Apostle Paul wrote extensively about spiritual gifts in his letters to the Corinthian and Roman churches. He said in 1 Corinthians 12:4-6, “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. …

The Ministry Of Education, Technological And Vocational Training highlighted some proposed reforms to the school system as well as plans for the rest of the 2020/2021 school year. Here are some takeaway points. 11-plus will be on 28th July 2021.Deferrals will be given to students who are not ready to take the exam.Students who defer their exams will still be …

In hindsight, it seems as if most educational systems are not geared towards education but rather towards preparing students for a test that evaluates their short-term memory retention so they can move on to the next level. Passing an exam in primary school determines which secondary school one attends, subject to one’s performance. Based on the school they attend, students …