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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

No Child Should be Denied Education Due to Disability – Minister Williams

The Ministry of Education and Youth is committed to ensuring greater inclusion of children with disabilities, says portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams. Mrs. Williams, who was addressing a virtual forum on Thursday (December 8) on the topic ‘Embracing the Disabilities...
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), speaks with Founder and President of the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) in Washington DC, United States and Spirit of Science Mission to Jamaica, Dr. Claire Spence, during a courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on December 6.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), speaks with Founder and President of the Institute of Caribbean Studies (ICS) in Washington DC, United States and Spirit of Science Mission to Jamaica, Dr. Claire Spence, during a courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on December 6.

PHOTOS: Minister Williams Receives Courtesy Call From Institute Of Caribbean Studies Founder
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), looks on as Simulator Instructor, Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Derrick McLennon (right), explains the features of the stimulator used in maritime training, during a tour of the university in Kingston on Tuesday (December 6). Others (from left) are former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Pearnel Charles; President, CMU, Professor Andrew Spencer; Chairman, CMU, Professor Gordon Shirley; and Manager, Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Ministry of Education and Youth, Sheryl Bromfield.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), looks on as Simulator Instructor, Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Derrick McLennon (right), explains the features of the stimulator used in maritime training, during a tour of the university in Kingston on Tuesday (December 6). Others (from left) are former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Pearnel Charles; President, CMU, Professor Andrew Spencer; Chairman, CMU, Professor Gordon Shirley; and Manager, Corporate Communication and Public Relations, Ministry of Education and Youth, Sheryl Bromfield.

PHOTOS: Minister Williams Tours CMU
Minister of Education and Youth and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Eastern, Hon. Fayval William.
Minister of Education and Youth and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Eastern, Hon. Fayval William.

Some 24,238 Students Enrolled in Sixth-Form Pathways
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses students at the St. James High School in Montego Bay, during the final stop of the Ministry’s Alternative Justice Services school tour, recently.
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses students at the St. James High School in Montego Bay, during the final stop of the Ministry’s Alternative Justice Services school tour, recently.

Students Urged to Resolve Conflicts Peacefully

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a press conference of the Education Transformation and Oversight Committee (ETOC) on Thursday (December 1) at Jamaica House in Kingston.
EducationEnergy

Pilot Solar Energy Use in Schools

The Ministry of Education and Youth will be undertaking a pilot project for the use of solar energy in schools. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said that the trial will take place in 30 institutions in the first quarter of 2023 “and then, depending on the results, that will be something we would look to scale across our schools.” She...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a press conference on Thursday (December 1) at Jamaica House.
EducationTechnology

25,000 PATH Students to Receive Laptops

A total of 25,000 students on the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) will receive laptop computers during the 2022/23 academic year. This was announced by Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, who said more than 11,500 of the devices have already been issued. A total of 15,000 laptops were provided to PATH students during the 2021/22...
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Education

Education Philosophy Developed

The Ministry of Education and Youth has put forward an education philosophy that focuses on the holistic development of the student to create the kind of society that Jamaica desires. The move is in keeping with 2021 'Reform of Education in Jamaica' report, which recommended that the Ministry should widely promote an education philosophy, which sees learning as a collaborative...
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Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Thursday’s (December 1) quarterly press conference of the Education Transformation and Oversight Committee at Jamaica House.
Education

Implementation of Education Transformation Recommendations Progressing

Progress is being made by the Government in implementing recommendations outlined in the 2021 ‘Reform of Education in Jamaica’ Report. This was disclosed by Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, during a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (December 1). Mrs. Williams said gains have been made in five of the seven areas of the Professor Orlando...
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Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Maureen Dwyer, addresses a press conference held at Jamaica House on Thursday (December 1).
Education

Recruitment of Chief Education Transformation Officer Advanced

The Education and Youth Ministry is far advanced in the recruitment of a Chief Education Transformation Officer to lead the implementation of recommendations outlined in the 2021 'Reform of Education in Jamaica' report. Acting Permanent Secretary, Maureen Dwyer, told a press conference at Jamaica House on Thursday (December 1) that a “leading candidate” has been identified among the local and...
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Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), presents Chief Executive Officer, Manpower Maintenance Services (MMS) Limited Group, Audrey Hinchcliffe (left), with official documents for recognition of the Institute for Workforce Education and Development (IWED) as a tertiary institution registered by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) and Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (JTEC). Sharing the moment is IWED Chairman, Wayne Chen. The institution was relaunched during a ceremony at MMS’ office in Kingston, on Wednesday (November 30).
EducationYouth

Institute for Workforce Education and Development Now Registered with the UCJ AND JTEC

The Institute for Workforce Education and Development (IWED) is now registered with the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) and Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (JTEC). The institution was relaunched during a ceremony on Wednesday (November 30) at Manpower and Maintenance Services (MMS) Limited Group of Companies’ office on Eureka Crescent in Kingston, which is to be converted to the IWED’s headquarters....
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), interacts with student leaders during the inaugural National Youth Leaders’ Summit at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, on Wednesday (November 30). From left are Yallahs High School’s Shaullette Gallimore and Devonte Davidson, Clan Carthy High’s Shinel Barnett, and Munro College’s Marcus McIntosh.
EducationYouth

Youth Encouraged to be the Embodiment of Change in Jamaica

Youth leaders and their peers across Jamaica are being encouraged to be the embodiment of the positive changes being sought in their schools, communities, and the broader country. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, who issued the challenge, said “change happens through dialogue”, while indicating that “we need to hear your voices”. Mrs. Williams maintained, however, that “change...
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