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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

38 Jamaican Educators to Participate in Regional Digital Training Course

Thirty-three primary-level educators and five from teacher-training institutions in Jamaica will participate in an inaugural regional course designed to equip them with essential digital pedagogy skills. The course will be delivered by Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) based in...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams, emphasises a point during the monthly meeting of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation in downtown Kingston, on March 14.

Thousands of Students Get Help from KSAMC and Councillors

Students of the St. Theresa Preparatory School perform a dance at a special mass to mark the 70th anniversary of the institution held on Sunday (September 10), at the St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church, 61½ Deanery Road, Kingston 4.

PHOTOS: St. Theresa Prep School 70th Anniversary Celebration

Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (fourth right), hands over two desktop computers to Acting Principal of Bartons Primary School, Georgette Williams (centre). Sharing the moment are students of the institution. The handover ceremony was held on September 7 at the school’s location in Bartons District, St. Catherine. The contribution will enable the students to access digital learning resources, enhance their research capabilities, and develop essential computer literacy skills.

PHOTOS: Barton’s Primary School Gets Desktops from USF

Education Ministry Committed to Supporting Special Needs Students

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks (centre), with members of the Jamaican Howard University Affinity Network (JHUAN) 2022 ‘HUes of Blue’ planning Committee.

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$80,000 in Scholarships Awarded to Students of Jamaican Heritage at Howard University

Twenty students of Jamaican heritage, who are attending Howard University in the United States (US) have been selected for scholarships valued at $80,000 by the Jamaican Howard University Affinity Network (JHUAN). The recipients, who will each receive US$4,000, are Aaliyah Anderson, Kathy Bedasse, Damario Berry, Nazarah Bridgewater, Gabrielle Clarke, Sarah Cole, Alrick Davis, Yashieka Fearon, Aliyah Hamilton, Paul Jones, Lori-Ann...

3 years ago EducationYouth

Schools Encouraged to Discuss Draft Policy on Dress and Grooming

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, is encouraging schools to hold discussions about the draft policy on dress and grooming. The policy was recently published on the Ministry’s website for stakeholders to provide feedback. “We have been encouraging our schools to have a collaborative approach with our parents, our teachers, our students, in terms of rules. We know...

Students at Falmouth All-Age School in Trelawny at play on Monday (September 4), the first day of the 2023/24 academic year.

3 years ago EducationYouth

Education Ministry Provides Heat Safety Guidelines for Schools

The Ministry of Education and Youth is encouraging school administrators to take proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff as the soaring temperatures persist. In a bulletin issued recently, the Ministry recommended several heat safety protocols that are to be implemented based on individual school circumstances. These include the development of guidelines for outdoor activities...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval William (fourth left)), and State Minister, Hon. Marsha Smith (second right), break ground for infrastructure works at Exchange All-Age School in St. Ann on Wednesday (September 6). They are joined by (from left), Principal of the school, Ricardo Moncrieffe; Board Chairman, Gregory Chung; Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey; and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth & Job Creation (MEGJC), Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda.

3 years ago EducationYouth

$185-Million Upgrading and Expansion at Exchange All-Age School

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, on Wednesday (September 6), broke ground for the construction of new classrooms and amenities at the Exchange All-Age School in St. Ann at a cost of $185 million. The National Education Trust (NET) is spearheading the 10-month initiative as part of the Ministry’s Primary and Secondary Infrastructure Project (PSIP). Upon completion of...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (September 6) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

3 years ago EducationYouth

Significant Improvements in CSEC and CAPE Results for Jamaican Students

The Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting significant improvements in the results for Jamaican students sitting this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) external tests. The results of the secondary-level exams, which were administered locally by the Overseas Examinations Commission in May and June, will be made available by the Ministry shortly. Speaking...

3 years ago EducationPress Release

National General PTA Meeting

Attention: Parents of Jamaica The National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ) will be hosting a National General PTA Meeting on Thursday, September 7, 2023 at 7:00PM. Among the topics to be discussed are: • Schools Safety & Security • Teacher Retention • Nutrition • Transportation Zoom Log in details: Meeting ID: 810 9741 2852 Passcode: 589350 Looking forward to your...

Principal of Marcus Garvey Technical High School in St. Ann, Anniona Jones, addresses students on opening day of the 2023/24 academic year on Monday (September 4).

3 years ago EducationYouth

Positive Start to 2023/24 Academic Year for Several Schools in St. Ann

Several schools in St. Ann have kicked off the 2023/24 academic year on a very positive note. Among these are Marcus Garvey Technical High School, Ocho Rios Preparatory School, and Ocho Rios High School where the administrators laid the groundwork for the year by providing a nurturing and conducive environment for students to learn and grow. “With renewed energy, innovative...