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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), high-fives a young student of the Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School, in Kingston, on the opening day of the new school term, on Monday (January 9).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), high-fives a young student of the Constant Spring Primary and Junior High School, in Kingston, on the opening day of the new school term, on Monday (January 9).

Greater Emphasis on the Teaching of Civics

For the new school term, the Ministry of Education and Youth will be placing greater focus on the teaching of civics. Civics education encourages good citizenship, greater respect for cultural integrity and nation-building, among other things. It has been reintroduced...
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

PEP Preparations Advanced
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), views the body of Retired Educator, Rev. Dr. Millicent McLean, during a service held at the Portmore Holiness Christian Church in St. Catherine on Thursday (December 5). With the Minister is Dr. McLean’s nephew, Dane Hudson.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), views the body of Retired Educator, Rev. Dr. Millicent McLean, during a service held at the Portmore Holiness Christian Church in St. Catherine on Thursday (December 5). With the Minister is Dr. McLean’s nephew, Dane Hudson.

PHOTOS: Minister Williams Attends Funeral Service for Retired Educator, Rev. Dr. Millicent Mclean
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the signed Proclamation marking January 7 as ‘UWI Day’, to Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Dale Webber, during a courtesy call at King’s House in Kingston on Thursday (January 5). The Proclamation invites all citizens to reflect on the achievements of the institution and participate in celebratory activities in observance of the UWI’s 75th anniversary.
Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the signed Proclamation marking January 7 as ‘UWI Day’, to Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Dale Webber, during a courtesy call at King’s House in Kingston on Thursday (January 5). The Proclamation invites all citizens to reflect on the achievements of the institution and participate in celebratory activities in observance of the UWI’s 75th anniversary.

PHOTOS: GG Proclaims January 7 as UWI Day
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the audience during the ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ conference, at the National Arena in Kingston on Wednesday (January 4).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing the audience during the ‘Heal the Family, Heal the Nation’ conference, at the National Arena in Kingston on Wednesday (January 4).

Gov’t to Discuss the Consequences of Crime with Students

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Back to School Broadcast by the Hon. Fayval Williams, Minister of Education and Youth Theme: ReConnected, ReNewed and ReCommitted! MOEY Re -Charged for 2023 And Beyond

Happy New Year and my warmest greetings to all Jamaicans.  Monday, January 9 will be the first school day of  the Easter term in this new year.   Let me acknowledge the work of the various stakeholders at all levels of the education sector:  our school boards, our principals, our teachers, the administrative staff in our schools and of course those...
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JETAA Jamaica Essay Competition for Secondary Students

Students at the secondary level are being invited to participate in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme Alumni Association (JETAA) of Jamaica’s annual essay competition. Participating students will be required to submit a 400–550-word essay on the topic “Omotenashi” which embodies the spirit of service and hospitality for which Japan has become renowned, and to discuss three ways in which...
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Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM-West), Hon. Homer Davis, delivering remarks during the inaugural Sam Sharpe Lecture at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on December 22.
Education

Sam Sharpe Tertiary Scholarship Established

A tertiary scholarship has been established in honour of National Hero, the Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe. Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister (West), Hon. Homer Davis, made the announcement while speaking during the inaugural Sam Sharpe Lecture at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre on December 22. Mr. Davis said the Sam Sharpe Scholarship was the latest...
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Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), receives a box of compressor nebulisers from Managing Director of appliance and manufacturing company BlackPoint, Gul Mansukhani, at a handover ceremony held at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices, Kingston.
Education

PHOTOS: Education Minister Gets Nebulisers

Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), receives a box of compressor nebulisers from Managing Director of appliance and manufacturing company BlackPoint, Gul Mansukhani, at a handover ceremony held at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices, Kingston.
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EducationYouth

Education Ministry Accepting Applications for 2023 National Youth Parliament Cohort

The Ministry of Education and Youth is now accepting applications for the 2023 cohort of the National Youth Parliament of Jamaica (NYPJ). The NYPJ, which is open to young Jamaicans 15 to 29 years, is structured to provide an opportunity for youth to deepen their understanding of parliamentary democracy while developing skills in research, policy formulation, analysis, advocacy, public speaking,...
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The top-three finishers in the grade-four category of the recent Lucea Primary School Spelling Bee Competition (from left) winner Hathena Dias; first runner-up, Destiny Diaram and second runner-up, Shaina Locke.
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Lucea Primary School Spelling Bee Competition Yielding Positive Outcomes

The Lucea Primary School in Hanover has taken advantage of students’ improved mastery in literacy by staging a spelling bee competition to further enhance their vocabulary, communication, and public-speaking skills. The second annual Lucea Primary Spelling Bee Competition was held from November 28 to 29 at the institution and involved students from grades one to six. Approximately 50 youngsters competed...
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Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), engages in light conversation with (from left) Chief Executive Officer and Registrar, Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr. Wayne Wesley; Accounts Clerk, CXC, Ava Lettsome; and Beverlyn Henry, representing Receptionist at the Council, Arana Thompson. The event was the CXC’s Employee Appreciation Awards ceremony on December 16 at the Courtleigh Hotel, Kingston.
Education

CXC to Help Develop Assessments or Sixth form Pathways

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) will be assisting the Ministry of Education and Youth in the development of assessments for the Sixth Form Pathways programme. The disclosure was made by portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, during her address at the CXC’s Employee Appreciation Awards ceremony on December 16 at the Courtleigh Hotel, Kingston. “I continue to be just delighted when...
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