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President of the Caribbean Urological Association and Consultant Urologist, Dr. William Aiken, speaking to JIS News.
President of the Caribbean Urological Association and Consultant Urologist, Dr. William Aiken, speaking to JIS News.

Only Screening Can Guarantee Early Detection of Prostate Cancer

With September being observed as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, President of the Caribbean Urological Association, Dr. William Aiken, is warning men that screening for prostate cancer is the only way to guarantee early detection of the disease. In an interview...
Chief Executive Officer at the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr. (File)
Chief Executive Officer at the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr. (File)

Home-School Relationship Programme for St. James
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (second left), speaking with (from left) Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Focal Point in Jamaica, Dr. Phylicia Marshall; President, COL, Professor Asha Kanwar and Vice President, COL, Mr. K Balasubramanian, before the start of COL’s Regional Focal Point Meeting for the Caribbean, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (August 30).
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (second left), speaking with (from left) Commonwealth of Learning (COL) Focal Point in Jamaica, Dr. Phylicia Marshall; President, COL, Professor Asha Kanwar and Vice President, COL, Mr. K Balasubramanian, before the start of COL’s Regional Focal Point Meeting for the Caribbean, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (August 30).

Infants Who Enrol in Brain Builder Centres Stand A Better Chance – Education Minister
State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), converses with University of the West Indies, Mona Campus Registrar, Camille Bell-Hutchinson, at a breakfast meeting hosted by the University of the West Indies’ School of Education, at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge and Conference Centre on August 30.
State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), converses with University of the West Indies, Mona Campus Registrar, Camille Bell-Hutchinson, at a breakfast meeting hosted by the University of the West Indies’ School of Education, at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge and Conference Centre on August 30.

Curriculum Reforms Catering to 21st Century Learner – Green
Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean (right), responding to questions posed by parents at a sensitisation session held at York Castle High School in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on Wednesday (August 29). To her right is Regional Director, Region Three, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Sophia Forbes Hall.
Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean (right), responding to questions posed by parents at a sensitisation session held at York Castle High School in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on Wednesday (August 29). To her right is Regional Director, Region Three, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Sophia Forbes Hall.

PEP Sensitisation Sessions for Parents and Teachers

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Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses a Parent Sensitisation and Consultation Session on health and wellness at Glenmuir High School in Clarendon on August 28. To his right is Permanent Secretary in the Education Ministry, Dean-Roy Bernard.
Health & Wellness

Minister Takes Health and Wellness Message to Parents and Schools

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is continuing his quest to make Jamaicans less likely to develop chronic lifestyle diseases by partnering with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information to take his health and wellness message to schools and parents. The Minister maintains that a big part of the education system is a holistic approach to education, which...
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Nicholas Anderson (first row, left) proudly displays some of the 150,000lb of ginger he and his workers reaped two weeks ago at his farm in Clarendon. Mr. Anderson, who employs 18 persons from his and surrounding communities, was named the Young Farmer of the Year during the recent staging of the Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show. He was also crowned Champion Ginger Farmer.
Agriculture

Young Farmer of the Year Has No Regrets

When Nicholas Anderson decided to venture into farming seven years ago, this was not his first career choice, but he has no regrets after taking this step into somewhat unfamiliar territory. Through farming, which is his only source of income, Mr. Anderson has been able to sustain himself and his family as well as create employment for 18 members of...
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Students from across the western region at a joint Ministry of Education, Youth and Information and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade symposium at the William Knibb High School in Falmouth, Trelawny.
Education

Western Schools Ready for New School Year

Educators in western Jamaica say they are approaching the 2018/2019 academic year with a renewed sense of optimism. This optimism, they note, stems from the ever increasing willingness of parents to get involved in school activities, and also what they are calling “a more transparent and proactive approach” on the part of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information and...
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Parish Health, Promotion and Education Officer at the St. James Public Health Services, Julian Grandison Mullings.
Health & Wellness

Children’s Health and Wellness Must be Priority

The 2018/19 academic year is slated to begin in a few days, and amidst the rush to ensure students have all the physical necessities, the importance of health and wellness must not be forgotten. It is imperative that this remain on the priority list for the back-to-school period, and parents must ensure that the children get a proper check-up before...
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Work in progress along Hagley Park Road from Three Miles, which will see major traffic changes on Sunday, September 2.
Local GovernmentTransport

Major Traffic Changes at Three Miles Sept. 2

Effective Sunday, September 2, the National Works Agency (NWA) will be implementing major traffic changes, particularly in the Three Miles area, as part of its Corporate Area traffic management plan and back-to-school preparations. Communication and Customer Services Manager for the NWA, Stephen Shaw, made the announcement during a press conference held on August 29 at the agency’s Maxfield Avenue address...
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Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon Nigel Clarke (second right), converses with Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) education grant recipient, Janique Dawkins (centre), during a BGLC meet and greet session at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies, St. Andrew, on Wednesday (August 29). Others (from left) are BGLC Executive Director, Vitus Evans, and Chairman, Clovis Metcalfe; and Author, Naomi Garrick.
Finance & Public Service

BGLC Awards $11 Million in Education Grants

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) has, this year, awarded grants totalling $11 million to 220 tertiary students, which will offset tuition costs at the 17 schools they attend. The grants, awarded annually, are presented to students who are either beginning first year studies at accredited local tertiary institutions or continuing their education. The initiative is a part of...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), converses with Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, at Wednesday’s (August 29) post-Cabinet press briefing held at Jamaica House.
Education

Cabinet Approves Contracts for Additional Textbooks

Cabinet has approved the awarding of a contract, valued US$1,941,848.34, to Carlong Publishers Limited to supply and distribute textbooks for students in grades one to three islandwide, under the Government’s 2018/19 Primary Textbook Programme. The company has also been awarded a contract in the sum of $110,593,387.65 to procure and distribute textbooks for students under the National Textbook Loan Scheme...
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