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...

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...

Approximately 80 volunteers have been commissioned as Parent Mentors by the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) to provide assistance to families. The mentors, who were trained through 10 modules over several weeks, will help to guide parents in proper disciplinary measures and offer other means of support. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, commended the volunteers from various...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), shares a congratulatory hug with Shanna-Kaye Ferguson, who is a newly commissioned Parent Mentor under the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) mentoring programme. The graduation ceremony was held on November 29 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA), La Sonja Harrison (right), presents the JTA Roll of Honour Award to Clayton Hall, during a function held at the AC Hotel Kingston on November 28. The Roll of Honour Award, presented ever year, is the most prestigious award given by the association. It recognises outstanding service to the JTA, education and community...

4800: Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, delivers remarks at the 2022 Gold Medal Awards organised by The Mico University College and the Mico University College Alumni Association held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Geophysics student, University of the West Indies (UWI), Naima Snaggs (left), demonstrates the use of a Berthold hand-foot radiation contamination monitor with the assistance of Head of the Nuclear Analytical Laboratory at the International Centre for Environmental and Nuclear Sciences (ICENS), Johann Antoine (second left). Looking on are Chairman of ICENS, Dr. Parris Lyew-Ayee Jr (second right); and Director General,...