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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing Wednesday’s (July 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Gov’t Allocates $2B to Purchase Textbooks

The Government has this year allocated $2 billion to purchase textbooks for students at the primary and secondary levels. Addressing Wednesday’s (July 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the distribution...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (seated third right), is flanked by recipients of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Golden Torch Award, during the awards ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (July 11). Also sharing in the moment are Former JTA President, Ray Howell (second row, left); Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second row, second left) and JTA President, La Sonja Harrison (second row, sixth left). Two hundred and six teachers were recognised for giving a minimum of 35 years of service to education.

206 Teachers Receive Golden Torch Award

Assistant General Manager for Corporate Communication and Public Affairs, National Housing Trust (NHT), Dwayne Berbick.

Special NHT Grant for Persons Earning $15,000 or Less Per Week

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses a regional conference on women’s political and parliamentary leadership, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Wednesday (July 12).

Importance of Women’s Engagement In Parliamentary Leadership Underscored

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (July 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

28,000 Students to Benefit from National Summer Academy

Members of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) participate in beach clean-up day activities in 2021. The JCCF is seen as the premier organisation for young people ages 14 to 18.

3 years ago Youth

Cadet Force Promoting Youth Development

The Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) is being touted as the ideal organisation for the development of well-rounded young people. The entity caters to youth aged 14 to 18, equipping them with the discipline and positive values and attitudes to become good citizens through training in paramilitary skills, leadership, citizenship and life skills. Regiment Commander for the Northern Regiment of...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a back-to-school conference on July 11 at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.

3 years ago EducationYouth

Encouraging Results In Subjects from PEP Exams

There have been encouraging results for Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts from the 2023 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations, says Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. Addressing a back-to-school conference on July 11, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, the Minister said in 2019, 41 per cent of students sitting the Mathematics examinations...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), listens to a presentation from Laurel Williams (left), a participant in the 2023 Juici Patties Youth Leadership Workshop and Volunteer Programme. Waiting to make their contributions are Najhae Walters (second left) and Vear Sharrier. The workshop, which engaged up to 200 senior high school students, was held at The Verandah, Juici’s Empowerment Park, in Clarendon on Tuesday (July 11).

3 years ago Youth

PHOTOS: Minister Charles Jr. at Juici’s Youth Leadership Workshop

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, addresses Tuesday’s (July 11) sitting of the House of Representatives.

3 years ago Health & Wellness

Health Minister Urges Continued Adherence to COVID-19 Protocols

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is urging Jamaicans to continue observing the COVID-19 prevention and control protocols, as the country experiences an increase in the positivity rate. “Although the COVID-19 numbers are relatively low, a continued increase in the positivity rate may result in increased numbers, including hospital numbers,” Dr. Tufton told the House of...

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Deputy Leader of the House of Representatives, Hon. Olivia Grange, delivers a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 11).

3 years ago Gender AffairsParliament

Jamaica to Host Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Conference

A special hybrid Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians Conference will take place at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (July 12). Jamaica’s Parliament, which is the local branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), will host the ‘Commonwealth Women Parliamentarians (CWP) Regional Conference on Women’s Political and Parliamentary Leadership’. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Deputy Leader...

Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, makes a statement to the House of Representatives on July 11. Seated (at left) is State Minister, Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert.

3 years ago National Security

1,105 Civilian Posts Within JCF to Be Regularised

A total of 1,105 civilians who work on contracts will be regularised in permanent posts within the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The move is in keeping with the Government’s commitment to reduce the number of contract workers within the public service. Minister of National Security and Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, who made the disclosure during a statement...

Communication and Customer Services Manager at the National Works Agency (NWA), Stephen Shaw.

3 years ago Works / Construction

NWA Pushes for Completion of Road from Harbour View to Yallahs

The National Works Agency (NWA) is ramping up its effort to ensure that work on the road from Harbour View to Yallahs in St. Thomas is completed, to help reduce traffic congestion on the thoroughfare. Communication and Customer Services Manager at the NWA, Stephen Shaw, said that as of July 11, motorists will be directed to use the new embankment...