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Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Nigeria His Excellency Lincoln Downer.
Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Nigeria His Excellency Lincoln Downer.

New High Commissioner to Strengthen Jamaica and Nigeria Bilateral Relations

Jamaica’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, His Excellency Lincoln Downer says one of his main goals is to nurture and strengthen the good relations between both countries, at the government and people-to-people levels. “Jamaica is very well-known in Nigeria. They are...
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right) enjoys a lively conversation with Chairman, National Council on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NCTVET), Vaughn McDonald, at NCTVET’s 30th Anniversary Church Service held today (August 25) at the Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right) enjoys a lively conversation with Chairman, National Council on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NCTVET), Vaughn McDonald, at NCTVET’s 30th Anniversary Church Service held today (August 25) at the Boulevard Baptist Church in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Education Minister Attends NCTVET’s Anniversary Church Service
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), presents an award for outstanding leadership to Immediate Past President of the Jamaica Association of Education Officers (JAEO), Fiona Morris-Webb, during the organisation’s 60th Anniversary Banquet and Inauguration Ceremony on Thursday (August 22) at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), presents an award for outstanding leadership to Immediate Past President of the Jamaica Association of Education Officers (JAEO), Fiona Morris-Webb, during the organisation’s 60th Anniversary Banquet and Inauguration Ceremony on Thursday (August 22) at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James.

Education Officers Encouraged To Foster Spirit Of Collaboration In Schools
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith adresses the graduation ceremony for 100 early childhood educators who successfully completed a literacy intervention project dubbed ‘Read Right from the Start’. The graduation ceremony was held on Friday (August 23) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, in St. Andrew.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith adresses the graduation ceremony for 100 early childhood educators who successfully completed a literacy intervention project dubbed ‘Read Right from the Start’. The graduation ceremony was held on Friday (August 23) at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, in St. Andrew.

100 Educators Graduate from Read Right from the Start Programme
Several of the eight new buses which were handed over to the Montego Bay Metro Company Limited on Thursday (August 22) at Bogue Industrial Estate in St James, to enhance service delivery to students and general commuters.
Several of the eight new buses which were handed over to the Montego Bay Metro Company Limited on Thursday (August 22) at Bogue Industrial Estate in St James, to enhance service delivery to students and general commuters.

Mobay Metro Company Gets Eight Additional Buses

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (second left), shares a photo opportunity with the 2024 top Primary Exit Profile (PEP) students and executives of Guardian Group, during Friday’s (August 23) Scholarship & Grant Awards Ceremony, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Pictured (from left) are President of Guardian Life Limited, Meghon Miller Brown; top PEP girl, Adrianna Cover, and boy, Aiden Cummings; and Guardian Group President, Eric Hosin.
EducationYouth

Guardian Group Awards Scholarships to Top-Performing PEP Students

The top-performing boy and girl in the 2024 sitting of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations were, on Friday (August 23), celebrated by the Guardian Group. Aiden Cummings from Liberty Academy, and Adrianna Cover from Mona Preparatory School in St. Andrew will begin new chapters in their academic journey at Ardenne High School and Campion College, respectively, come September. They...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (fourth right), with fishers after donating rolls of mesh wire during a handover ceremony at Great Bay Fishing Beach, Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, on August 22. Also sharing the moment are Principal Director of Technical Services at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Winston Simpson (right); Operations Director at Sandals Foundation, Karen Zacca (second right); and Director of the Sandals Foundation, Heidi Clarke (third right).
Fisheries

Fisherfolk At Great Bay Receive Mesh Wire

Forty-two fisherfolk at Great Bay Fishing Beach in Treasure Beach, St. Elizabeth, who were severely impacted by the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3, have received much-needed assistance. Each fisher was provided with two rolls of mesh wire on August 22, to rebuild their fish pots. The donation was made possible through the collaboration of the Sandals Foundation and...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the ‘Build Wealth Conference 2024’ on August 16 at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.
EducationYouth

200 Teachers to Be Trained in Financial Education

Two hundred teachers will be awarded scholarships valued at $31 million to pursue training in financial education through a partnership between the Ministry of Education and Youth and Profit Jumpstarter Academy. The scholarships are designed to enhance financial literacy among teachers who will subsequently impart their knowledge to their students and the wider society. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said...
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Education

Wards Of The State Celebrated For PEP Achievement

A total of 145 wards of the State, who will be attending high school in September, have been recognised by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) for achievement in the 2024 Primary Exit Profile (PEP). They were presented with prizes and trophies at the agency’s annual PEP awards ceremony and workshop held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown...
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Newly appointed High Commissioner of India to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi, speaking at a ceremony held on Thursday (August 15) at India House, Kingston to commemorate the 78th anniversary of India’s Independence Day.
Foreign Affairs

New High Commissioner Looking to Strengthen India-Jamaica Connection

The newly appointed Indian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Mayank Joshi, is looking to strengthen ties between the countries through initiatives in education, health, sports, culture, among other areas. Speaking at the 78th India Independence Day celebration held on Thursday (August 15) at India House, Kingston, he disclosed plans for an India-Jamaica Education Connect designed to build “strong bridges”...
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