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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing journalists during Wednesday’s (July 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

PISA National Report Expected By January 2024

A national report stemming from Jamaica’s participation in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is expected by January 2024. It will provide a wealth of data about Jamaica’s educational achievements, while allowing for benchmarking on a global scale. Minister...

Some of the buses in the fleet of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC).

Vessel Carrying New JUTC Buses Will Arrive Soon

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), assists in the unveiling of the Nutrition Facts Panel Media Campaign collateral, held on Wednesday (July 5) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. Director of Health Promotion and Protection in the Ministry, Dr. Simone Spence (centre) and Chairman of the Nutrition Subcommittee for the National Committee on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Dr. Kwesi Marshall, look on.

Campaign to Educate Persons About Food Nutrition Facts Launched

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), presents book vouchers valued at $20,000 each to the top-performing Primary Exit Profile (PEP) students of Hope Valley Experimental School, Jahmai Thomas (centre) and Karetha Stephens (left), on Wednesday (July 5). The occasion was the school-leaving ceremony held at The University of the West Indies Chapel in Mona, St. Andrew.

Continue to Support Children In High School – Minister Williams

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon, Aubyn Hill (third right), listens as President of EMD Sales, Elda Devarie (third left), outlines aspects to the company’s operations. Listening are President of Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO), Shullette Cox (right) and other members of the Jamaican delegation. The Minister toured the company’s facility in Baltimore, Maryland, during his recent visit to Washington DC. EMD Sales is the largest distributor of Jamaican products in the Maryland and Washington DC area.

PHOTOS: Minister Hill’s Trade Mission to Washington DC

Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (right), prepares to plant a seedling at Jackson Bay in the parish, while Global Diaspora Initiative Programme Manager, Acinette Nelson (left), assists by watering the area. Looking on (from second left) are Bishop of Grace Deliverance Tabernacle in Brooklyn, New York, Bishop Mervin Harding; Senior Pastor, Church of God, Woody Crest Avenue, Bronx New York, Bishop Julian Stephenson and Senior Pastor, New Testament Temple Church of God, New York, Bishop Paul Peart. The exercise followed the launch of the Diaspora Faith-Based tree-planting initiative at the Rocky Settlement New Testament of God in Clarendon on July 4.

3 years ago Environment

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr At A Tree-Planting Initiative

Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr (right), prepares to plant a seedling at Jackson Bay in the parish, while Global Diaspora Initiative Programme Manager, Acinette Nelson (left), assists by watering the area. Looking on (from second left) are Bishop of Grace Deliverance Tabernacle in Brooklyn, New York, Bishop...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking during the opening ceremony for The Mico University College’s Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Century International Conference at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Tuesday (July 4).

3 years ago EducationScienceTechnologyYouth

Education Ministry Looking to Introduce Integrated STEM Teaching Methodologies for Students

The Ministry of Education and Youth is looking to introduce and implement integrated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education teaching methodologies to enhance student learning experiences. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says this will see students working hands-on or in groups on STEM-related activities to promote practical problem-and project-based learning. The shift in methodology comes as the Government places...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 4).

3 years ago Parliament

House Approves Public Procurement (Amendment) Regulations 2023

The House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 4) approved the Public Procurement (Registration and Classification of Suppliers) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023, Resolution. The Regulations amend Part One of the Second Schedule of the Public Procurement (Registration and Classification of Suppliers) Regulations 2019. This will increase the fees commensurate with the maximum registration period of three years in accordance with Regulation Nine...

Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses today’s (July 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

3 years ago Transport

Minister Vaz to Outline 100-Day Plan for Transportation Sector

With transport recently added to his portfolio, Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, says he will be taking a 100-day plan for the transportation sector to Parliament. Speaking at Wednesday’s (July 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, the Minister said that this will be done before or just after the summer recess. He indicated that...

Chairman, CARICOM, and Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, addresses the recent opening of the 45th Regular Meeting of Heads, held in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago.

3 years ago CARICOMForeign Affairs

Regional Leaders Urged to Pursue Partnerships to Address Issues

Regional leaders have been urged to actively pursue partnerships to address issues of free movement, non-tariff barriers to trade, and reliable and affordable transportation, which are all fundamental to a truly integrated Caribbean Community (CARICOM). The call was made by Chairman of CARICOM and Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, at the recent opening of the 45th Regular Meeting...

3 years ago Youth

House Begins Debate on Amendment to Child Care and Protection Act

The House of Representatives, on Tuesday (July 4), started debate on the Child Care and Protection (Amendment) (No.2) Act, which will, when passed, bring an end to locking up children who have not committed a criminal offence but who have been deemed uncontrollable. Piloting the legislation, Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the National Children’s Registry receives...

Assistant General Manager of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs of the National Housing Trust, Dwayne Berbick.

3 years ago Housing

New NHT Loan Ceiling Available to Some Single Applicants

In an effort to deliver more benefits to its contributors, the National Housing Trust (NHT) has introduced a new loan ceiling that is now available to qualifying single applicants. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank recently, Assistant General Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs, Dwayne Berbick, said up to $8.5 million will be available, effective July 1,...