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

43 Per Cent Decline In Teacher Resignation

The Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting a 43 per cent decline in teacher resignation from January to June this year, when compared to the same period last year. “In January to June 2022, our internal figures show 506...
Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe (left) and Principal of Lyssons Primary School in St. Thomas, Evette Bonfield Beecher, with the institution’s top boy and top girl in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations, Janiya Johnson and Nashon Beckford, at the school’s annual valedictory and prize-giving service, held at Colonel Cove in Morant Bay, on July 4.
Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe (left) and Principal of Lyssons Primary School in St. Thomas, Evette Bonfield Beecher, with the institution’s top boy and top girl in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations, Janiya Johnson and Nashon Beckford, at the school’s annual valedictory and prize-giving service, held at Colonel Cove in Morant Bay, on July 4.

Young School-Leavers Encouraged to Pave Way for Families
Sales Education Consultant for Promethean, South Florida and the Caribbean, Amanda Leich (left), looks on as Titchfield High School students, Zerena Davis (right) and Sherona Kirkland, use the company’s ActivPanel Interactive Display, which was handed over to the institution in Portland on June 29.
Sales Education Consultant for Promethean, South Florida and the Caribbean, Amanda Leich (left), looks on as Titchfield High School students, Zerena Davis (right) and Sherona Kirkland, use the company’s ActivPanel Interactive Display, which was handed over to the institution in Portland on June 29.

PHOTOS: Titchfield High Receives Promethean ActivPanel Interactive Display
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Acting Principal of Falmouth Infant School, Patrice Beharie (right), receives a symbolic cheque for $250,000 from local member of Friends of Falmouth, Patrice Simpson. The presentation took place at the school on Tuesday (June 27).
Acting Principal of Falmouth Infant School, Patrice Beharie (right), receives a symbolic cheque for $250,000 from local member of Friends of Falmouth, Patrice Simpson. The presentation took place at the school on Tuesday (June 27).

Diaspora Group Makes $250,000 Donation to Falmouth Infant School

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Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (centre), along with President of The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock (left), and Executive Director of the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), Nickeisha Walsh, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), for the execution of the $2.5-billion Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education scholarships, today (June 29), at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston.
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Big Boost for STEM Education

Jamaica is advancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education with full scholarships valued at $2.5 billion for 1,250 new student-teachers at The Mico University College. Speaking at the launch of the scholarships, today (June 29), at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel in New Kingston, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, said the Government...
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Chief Education Officer (Acting) in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe (centre) speaking with Resident Programme Manager at the International Republican Institute (IRI) in the Caribbean, Roger Mitchell (left), and Head of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Social Work Training and Research Centre, Cerita Buchanan. They were attending the launch ceremony of the second iteration of the Caribbean Youth Fellowship (CYF) programme in Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus in St. Andrew on Wednesday (June 28).
Education

Leadership and Public Policy Skills Training for Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago Youth

One hundred youth from Jamaica, and Trinidad and Tobago will be trained in leadership and public policy skills through the second iteration of the Caribbean Youth Fellowship (CYF) programme. The 17-week programme is being delivered under the International Republican Institute (IRI) in partnership with the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus. It will include courses in good governance,...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 28).
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Legislation Being Strengthened to Protect Children

Come next Tuesday (July 4), Parliament is to debate repeal of Section 24 of the Child Care and Protection Act, which will, once passed, disallow judges to lock up children in penal institutions without charge. The additional layer of protection for children was discussed by Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, during a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica...
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Region 4 Director, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Michelle Pinnock (left); Chairman, St. James Parish Library Committee, Claudette Bryan and Principal of Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College (SSTC), Ricardo Bennett, share a moment during the ‘Evening of Tributes’ for late educator, Dr. Simon Clarke, held at the SSTC last Friday (June 23).
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Dr. Simon Clarke Celebrated By Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College

Late well-known educator and visionary, Dr. Simon Clarke, was honored with an ‘Evening of Tributes’ hosted by the Sam Sharpe Teachers' College (SSTC) in St. James, where he served as founding principal. The event, held last Friday (June 23), brought together various stakeholders, who paid homage to Dr. Clarke's remarkable achievements and lasting impact on the 48-year-old institution and the...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Education

All High Schools Now Outfitted with Laptops

The Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting that the 173 high schools in Jamaica have all received high-quality laptops to replace aged computers in technology labs. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking during a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 28), said 9,298 devices have been issued, with a distribution ratio of 54 per institution. “That’s...
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Students participate in activities during the inaugural At-Risk Boys Symposium, organised by LASCO/Ministry of Education and Youth/Jamaica Teaching Council Teacher of the Year 2022, Jody Brown. The recent event, which was staged at Rudolf Elder Park in St. Thomas, brought together 30 boys from nine primary schools across the parish.
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Youngsters Draw Motivation from Inaugural At-Risk Boys Symposium

Youngsters participating in the inaugural At-Risk Boys Symposium, held recently in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, have drawn inspiration from the initiative. The event, which is the brainchild of LASCO/Ministry of Education and Youth/Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) Teacher of the Year, Jody Brown, was aimed at motivating boys residing in the parish to become model citizens in their communities. It was...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 28).
Education

89.4 Per Cent of PATH Students Placed in Schools of their Choice

The Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting that 89.4 per cent of students who are on the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) achieved passes for schools of their choice in the recent Primary Exit Profile (PEP). Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, gave the report during a post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (June 28)....
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