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Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), displays one of the laptops and tablets donated by E-Learning Jamaica (e-LJam) Limited to the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), South Camp Juvenile Correctional Centre in Kingston on October 4. Others taking part (from left) are Commissioner of Corrections, Col. (Retd) Gary Rowe; Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJam), Andrew Lee; Principal Director, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Kaydian Smith Newton; and Deputy Commissioner, Rehabilitation and Probation Aftercare Services, DCS, Dr. Marc Thomas.
Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), displays one of the laptops and tablets donated by E-Learning Jamaica (e-LJam) Limited to the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), South Camp Juvenile Correctional Centre in Kingston on October 4. Others taking part (from left) are Commissioner of Corrections, Col. (Retd) Gary Rowe; Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJam), Andrew Lee; Principal Director, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Kaydian Smith Newton; and Deputy Commissioner, Rehabilitation and Probation Aftercare Services, DCS, Dr. Marc Thomas.

Juvenile Inmates to Commence Course in Coding and Robotics

Beginning this month, inmates of the South Camp Juvenile Remand and Correctional Centre will commence a course in coding and robotics. This will be facilitated by the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), in collaboration with local education firm STEAMHouse Network....
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), welcomes Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Jamaica, His Excellency Fermin Quiñones Sánchez, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s office in Kingston, on Wednesday (October 5).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), welcomes Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Jamaica, His Excellency Fermin Quiñones Sánchez, during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s office in Kingston, on Wednesday (October 5).

PHOTOS: Minister Williams Receives Courtesy Call from Cuban Ambassador
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Parents Encouraged to Teach Children Proper Conflict Resolution Methods
Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), displays laptops and tablets donated by e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited to the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) South Camp Road Juvenile Correctional Centre in Kingston. The devices were handed over during a ceremony at the institution on Tuesday (October 4). Others (from left) are Commissioner of Corrections, Col. (ret’d) Gary Rowe; Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), e-Learning Jamaica, Andrew Lee; Principal Director, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Kaydian Smith Newton; and Deputy Commissioner, Rehabilitation and Probation Aftercare Services, DCS, Dr. Marc Thomas.
Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), displays laptops and tablets donated by e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited to the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) South Camp Road Juvenile Correctional Centre in Kingston. The devices were handed over during a ceremony at the institution on Tuesday (October 4). Others (from left) are Commissioner of Corrections, Col. (ret’d) Gary Rowe; Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), e-Learning Jamaica, Andrew Lee; Principal Director, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Kaydian Smith Newton; and Deputy Commissioner, Rehabilitation and Probation Aftercare Services, DCS, Dr. Marc Thomas.

e-Learning Jamaica Donates 183 Computers to Department of Correctional Services
Students of Cornwall College participate in the launch of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) National Tourism Debate 2022, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday (October 4).
Students of Cornwall College participate in the launch of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) National Tourism Debate 2022, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday (October 4).

Sixteen High Schools to Participate in 2022 National Tourism Debate

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left) comforts Kingston Technical High School student, Kayanna Lawrence (second right), whose classmate, Michion Campbell, was fatally stabbed by another student at the Hanover Street-based institution recently. Others (from left) are Acting Region One Director, Ministry of Education and Youth, Suzan Bloomfield and Principal, Kingston Technical High School, Maulton Campbell. Minister Williams visited the institution today (October 3).
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Psychosocial Support for Kingston Technical High Students

The Ministry of Education and Youth will provide psychosocial support for students at Kingston Technical High School following the fatal stabbing of a pupil at the institution recently. Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said that the intervention will involve collaboration with various agencies. She noted that officers from the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) have already...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (seated, right) along with (seated from left) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Country Representative, Mariko Kagoshima; Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe and Grade-seven student at St. Hugh’s High School, Shakacia Greenland, view a digital textbook, at the official launch of the Accessible Digital Textbook Prototype in Jamaica on September 30 at the Joyce Robinson Hall, Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library. Others (standing from left) are Founder and Chief Executive Officer, BookFusion, Dwayne Campbell; Regional Inclusive Education and Disability Specialist, UNICEF, Cynthia Brizuela and Director General, Jamaica Library Service, Maureen Thompson.
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PHOTOS: Accessibility Text Book Launch

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (seated, right) along with (seated from left) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Country Representative, Mariko Kagoshima; Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe and Grade-seven student at St. Hugh’s High School, Shakacia Greenland, view a digital textbook, at the official launch of the Accessible...
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(FILE) Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, speaking at the Universal Service Fund (USF) sensitisation session on information and communications technology (ICT) initiatives being implemented in several schools across the island. It was held at the Medallion Hall Hotel in Kingston on Friday, September 30.
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USF Launches ICT Clubs for High Schools

Students from 27 high schools will benefit from information and communications technology (ICT) Clubs being initiated by the Universal Service Fund (USF), with the aim of strengthening the integration of technology in learning. Club activities will include exposing students to user experience/user interface (UX/UI) designing, coding and animation, among other areas. Jamaica Technology and Digital Alliance (JTDA) will partner with...
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Minister of Education and Youth , Hon Fayval Williams (right), answers questions from students during the Ministry’s National Grooming Policy students’ consultation session at the Wolmer’s Boys’ School in Kingston, on Friday (September 30). Listening is Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
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Persons Encouraged to Resort to Non-Violent Methods of Conflict Resolution

Jamaicans are, again, being encouraged to resort to non-violent methods of conflict resolution. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, emphasised that this is imperative to prevent disputes from escalating to fatal outcomes. Mrs. Williams made the statement while extending condolences to the family of slain Kingston Technical High School student, Michion Campbell. The youngster was stabbed by another...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at a post Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House in Kingston, on Wednesday, September 28.
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21,900 Pieces of School Furniture to be Delivered Over Two Months

A total of 21,900 pieces of school furniture will be delivered in the next two months as the Ministry of Education and Youth continues to invest in upgrading educational institutions across the island. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, provided a breakdown during a post Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House in Kingston, on Wednesday (September 28). She said 15,500...
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Wife of the Governor General and Patron of the Girl Guides Association of Jamaica, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen (right), launches the Doreen Clemetson Scholarship during a function held at King’s House on September 22. Looking on (from left) are Maryn Goulbourne and Marie Clemetson. The scholarship honours the memory of Doreen Clemetson, late former President and Chief Commissioner of the Girl Guides of Jamaica and Principal of Hopefield Preparatory School, one of Jamaica
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Lady Allen Launches Doreen Clemetson Scholarship

Wife of the Governor General and Patron of the Girl Guides Association of Jamaica, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen (right), launches the Doreen Clemetson Scholarship during a function held at King’s House on September 22. Looking on (from left) are Maryn Goulbourne and Marie Clemetson. The scholarship honours the memory of Doreen Clemetson, late former President and Chief...
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