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Education Minister Underscores Importance of JTA

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, has underscored the importance of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) to the island’s education sector. Mrs. Williams said the Ministry recognises the JTA as an important partner in Jamaica’s education system and...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at the St. James Southern High Achievers Award Ceremony, held on Thursday (August 17), at the Mt. Carey Baptist Church in St. James.

PEP Awardees Better Poised for High School – Minister

Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, observes a statue of the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, following a floral tribute during the St. Ann Municipal Corporation Civic Affairs and Community Relations Committee’s Civic Ceremony at Lawrence Park in St. Ann’s Bay on Thursday (August 17) to commemorate the 136th anniversary of the National Hero’s birth.

Jamaicans Urged to Reflect on Marcus Garvey’s Teachings

Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Tanesha Ingleton (right), presents Jamalco Education Assistance Programme scholarship recipient, Antonio Pink, with a commitment letter during the presentation ceremony on Wednesday (August 16) at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon.

80 Students to Receive JAMALCO Scholarships for 2023/24 Academic Year

Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, responds to a question during Wednesday`s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. At right is Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Ministry Continues to Boost Special Education Programmes

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams provides an update on the Ministry’s teacher recruitment and retention strategies during Wednesday’s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

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Education Ministry Implementing Strategies to Recruit and Retain Teachers

The Ministry of Education and Youth is implementing several strategies to address teacher recruitment and retention in the sector, says Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams. These strategies have been presented to Principals and school Boards ahead of the official start of the 2023/24 academic year on September 4. Addressing Wednesday’s (August16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister Williams said...

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Wards of the State Shine In 2023 PEP Exams

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has awarded students in State care who completed the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) and will be matriculating to high school. The top girl was placed at Bishop Gibson High School in Manchester, while the top boy will be attending Jamaica College in Kingston. Speaking during the PEP Workshop and Awards Ceremony at...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing today’s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

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Reduction in Teacher Resignations

The Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting a reduction in the number of teachers resigning or tendering their resignations for the first nine months of 2023, compared with the corresponding timeline last year. Addressing Wednesday’s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, informed that 427 teachers tendered their resignations for the period between...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses today’s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

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Preparations Far Advanced for New School Year

With a few weeks remaining before the official start of the 2023/24 academic year, the Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting that preparations are far advanced. The school year begins on September 4, 2023. In an interview with JIS News following today’s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said work is being...

Northern Caribbean University (NCU) President, Professor Lincoln Edwards (left), presents Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell, with the Honorary Doctor of Public Service Degree during the institution’s 100th commencement exercise at its Mandeville campus in Manchester on Sunday (August 13).

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Honorary Doctorate Conferred on Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell

Newly appointed Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell, has been conferred with the Honorary Doctor of Public Service Degree by the Northern Caribbean University (NCU). She was bestowed with the award during NCU’s 100th commencement exercise at the institution’s Mandeville campus in Manchester on Sunday (August 13). In her address at the ceremony, Mrs. Sewell said “to receive this recognition in the...

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PHOTOS: St. Andrew East Rural PEP Awards

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right) present Woodford Primary School student, Christoff Legister with a new tablet and trophy for his performance in the 2023 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. Occasion was the PEP Awards Ceremony for students in the constituency held...

Sergeant Kensley Shay of the Jamaica Constabulary Force collects his award as one of the recipients of the Marcus Garvey Public Graduate Scholarship from Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Marsha Smith, at a ceremony held at King’s House, on August 17, 2022.

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Marcus Garvey Graduate Scholarship Recipients to be Announced Aug. 17

Recipients of the Marcus Garvey Public Sector Graduate Scholarship will be officially announced on August 17, at King’s House. The scholarship, which is administered by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, is available to citizens who are in the public sector who have attained undergraduate tertiary-level education. Now in its third year, the scholarship has been awarded to...