Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says efforts will be made to strengthen industry linkages to retain engineering graduates in Jamaica. “I know that a gap exists currently. We need to have stronger links, stronger linkages into industry in Jamaica. I don’t think we are exploiting that enough; having those conversations with companies, having them know the skillset...

Teachers and principals at the early-childhood, primary and secondary levels will continue to upskill themselves in numerous professional development opportunities, through the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) and the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC). Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 16). Mrs. Williams also...

The Ministry of Education and Youth is preparing the procurement to enable system-wide installations and coordination of security cameras across the education system. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure during a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 16). A survey conducted in July 2023 showed 154 schools with a total of 1,955 cameras. “This year,...

The José Martí Technical High School Past Students’ Association has awarded more than $2 million in scholarships and cash prizes to 100 deserving students and teachers from the institution. The presentations were made during the 47th Founder’s Day Celebrations and Awards ceremony at the school’s campus in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on January 10. Students were rewarded for excellence in...

The Government will continue to make strategic investments in Jamaica’s national security architecture, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking during a session with sixth-form students and teachers at Manchester High School in Mandeville on January 12, Mr. Holness noted that since 2016, the Government has increased its investment in national security threefold. He said investments have been...

Students across the island have until January 25 to submit applications for the Scientific Research Council (SRC) Essay, Oratory, Performing Arts and Poster Competition (EOPP). The annual contest allows students to incorporate the arts into Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines to foster creativity and innovation. It is in keeping with the organisation’s mandate of popularising and promoting the...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, has lauded the Grange Hill Primary School in Westmoreland for reaching the milestone of 100 years of existence. “It is no small feat that the school has been able to get through the various challenges… and has provided primary-level education for many persons in the community and the...

A total ban on corporal punishment is among the recommendations of the National Violence Prevention Commission. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced two of the recommendations while addressing sixth-form students and their teachers at Manchester High School in Mandeville, on January 12. The National Violence Prevention Commission was mandated to conduct a continuing comprehensive review of all existing...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses congregants worshipping at the Waltham Park New Testament Church of God in Kingston during Sunday’s (January 14) special service to pray for the education sector.