Charity has no age limit. That was clearly manifested when Simon Fazio, a 12-year old American boy decided to donate his time and money to students in Jamaica. This is a heart-warming story, that should inspire a spirit of giving in all of us. 

From the Jamaica Observ...

As we all know, math is one of the most intimidating subject for most high school students in Jamaica. This is by no means unique to Jamaica, with many countries struggling to find ways to encourage improved performance from its students in this important subject.

It...

Aspiring attorney opens cook shop to finance education
BY RACQUEL PORTER Observer staff reporter - porterr@jamaicaobserver.com
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/aspiring-attorney-opens-cookshop-to-finance-education_112088

HAVING been by her mother's side as she...

The board of the Intellectual Foundation of Jamaica has unanimously approved the awarding of 4 scholarships for the 2017/2018 school year. This the most scholarships that the IFOJ will award in a single year, and is an indication of the Foundation's focus on helping as...

Students and staff at Jamaica College High School and St. Thomas Technical High School in Jamaica were beaming as representatives from the IFOJ Board visited the two schools.

The IFOJ Board members used the opportunity to disburse scholarship payments to our 2016/2017...

Dervette Williams, former IFOJ scholarship from St. Thomas High School is now pursuing pre-college courses in 6th form. In the picture below, Dervette (left) is joined by another former scholarship recipient, Neiliah Nelson. Neiliah is now employed at her alma mater, S...

The Intellectual Foundation of Jamaica (IFOJ) recently received a $1,000 grant from the John Deere Foundation. 

The grant was applied for by John Deere employee and IFOJ Trustee, Alisha Gerstner, as part of the company’s “Dollars for Doers” program.

The program suppo...

Newport Polo Club in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is as far as you could get from inner city Kingston. But a few weeks ago the club featured an exciting match between the USA and Jamaica and served as the venue for IFOJ’s 2nd annual polo charity event. The event saw patron...