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Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Southeast, Robert Miller (left), distribute back to school supplies to patrons at a recent back-to-school treat, held at the Southborough Primary School.
Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Southeast, Robert Miller (left), distribute back to school supplies to patrons at a recent back-to-school treat, held at the Southborough Primary School.

Students in Southeast St. Catherine Benefit from Back-to-School Treat

Hundreds of students in the St. Catherine Southeast constituency have benefited from a $1.5 million back-to-school treat, organised by Member of Parliament for the area, Robert Miller, and other stakeholders. At the event held recently, at the Southborough Primary School,...
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda

Students get Back-to-School Supplies
Minister of Education and Youth, the Hon. Fayval Williams (third left) receives a copy of the National Teachers’ Consultation Report from the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Deputy Representative, Vincente Teran (third right). Looking are (from left) President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), LaSonja Harrison, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry (Acting) Maureen Dwyer, Director of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Office in Jamaica, Dr. Anna Paolini and UNICEF’s Transformation Education Summit Consultant, Elizabeth Emanuel. The report was delivered at the ministry in Kingston on Friday, September 3.
Minister of Education and Youth, the Hon. Fayval Williams (third left) receives a copy of the National Teachers’ Consultation Report from the United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) Deputy Representative, Vincente Teran (third right). Looking are (from left) President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), LaSonja Harrison, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry (Acting) Maureen Dwyer, Director of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Office in Jamaica, Dr. Anna Paolini and UNICEF’s Transformation Education Summit Consultant, Elizabeth Emanuel. The report was delivered at the ministry in Kingston on Friday, September 3.

Teachers Call for Campaign Promoting the Value of Education
Recipients of the NCB Foundation 2022 Tertiary Scholarship and Grant Programme, with Chief Executive Officer of the NCB Foundation, Nadeen Matthews Blair (front, 3rd left) and Chair of the NCB Foundation, Thalia Lyn (centre ). The presentation ceremony was held on September 2, at the NCB Wellness and Recreation Centre.
Recipients of the NCB Foundation 2022 Tertiary Scholarship and Grant Programme, with Chief Executive Officer of the NCB Foundation, Nadeen Matthews Blair (front, 3rd left) and Chair of the NCB Foundation, Thalia Lyn (centre ). The presentation ceremony was held on September 2, at the NCB Wellness and Recreation Centre.

Education Minister Lauds NCB Foundation
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) and President, Guardian Life Limited, Meghon Miller Brown (right) with the National Top Girl in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Examinations, Leah-Simone Powell, at the Guardian Group Foundation’s annual Scholarship Awards ceremony held at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston on Friday (September 2).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) and President, Guardian Life Limited, Meghon Miller Brown (right) with the National Top Girl in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Examinations, Leah-Simone Powell, at the Guardian Group Foundation’s annual Scholarship Awards ceremony held at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston on Friday (September 2).

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(FILE) Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual back- to- school press briefing on September 1.
Education

Eight High Schools to Participate in Furniture Making Programme

Some eight high schools across the island are set to participate in the Furniture Making Programme initiated by the Ministry of Education and Youth. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure while addressing a virtual back-to-school press briefing on September 1. Mrs. Williams informed that with the new initiative, delivery of furniture will be an all-year-round activity. “Some of...
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Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the St. James Community Safety and Security Branch, Angela McIntosh-Gayle.
EducationNational Security

Police Ready For New School Year in St. James

Deputy Superintendent of Police in charge of the St. James Community Safety and Security Branch, Angela McIntosh-Gayle, says the unit is in a state of readiness for the new school year, which begins on Monday, September 5.  In an interview with JIS News, Mrs. McIntosh-Gayle said the police will be out in their numbers from as early as 6:30 a.m. to ensure a smooth flow of traffic.   Additionally, she indicated...
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Education

80 Outstanding Educators to be Recognised Sept. 8

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, will recognise 80 distinguished educators for their outstanding contribution to the development of Jamaica in the field of Education. The number of persons to be presented with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation (PMMA) for service to Education, is for the years 2021 and 2022, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Scheduled for Thursday,...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a press conference on the availability of teachers for the 2022/23 academic year, at the Ministry in Kingston, on Monday (August 22).
EducationYouth

Significant Number of Teacher Vacancies in Schools Now Filled

A significant number of the teacher vacancies in schools islandwide, resulting from the resignation of approximately 248 educators, have now been filled, Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, has said. Addressing a virtual back-to-school press briefing on Thursday (September 1), she advised that institutions have been identifying and recruiting qualified teachers to replace those who have exited the...
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Regional Director, Region 1, at the Human Employment and Resource Training/National Service Training Agency (HEART/NSTA) Trust, Charlene Mohan, speaks at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, at the agency’s head office in Kingston.
EducationTourism

Tourism Workers Receive Training and Certification Through HEART/NSTA Trust

Several workers in the tourism sector have received training and certification through the Human Employment and Resource Training/National Service Training Agency (HEART/NSTA) Trust, to enhance their skills and abilities. Speaking at a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s head office in Kingston, Regional Director, Region 1, at the HEART/NSTA Trust, Charlene Mohan, said that training is...
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Jamaica Library Service Board Chairman, Paul Lalor (left), presents National 15-20 Runner-Up in the 2021 National Reading Competition, Suwayne Cameron, with a trophy and books during the awards ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, on August 26. Ms Cameron represented the Manchester Parish Library Network.
Education

2021 and 2022 National Reading Competition Champions Awarded

The Jamaica Library Service (JLS) crowned the 2021 and 2022 champions in its annual National Reading Competition, on August 26. The presentation ceremony, which took place at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, was delayed to this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, although the competition was held both years. From the five age groups (6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-20,...
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