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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 3.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, makes his contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 3.

School Nutrition Policy Coming

The Government will be implementing a school nutrition policy aimed at keeping children healthy by encouraging them to increase the consumption of vegetables and drinking more water as opposed to sugary beverages. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon....
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon Fayval Williams, reads with Aakarshan Cumberland (left) of Alpha Primary School and Alianna Golding of Pembroke Hall Primary School, during a Read Across Jamaica Day activity at the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library on May 3.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon Fayval Williams, reads with Aakarshan Cumberland (left) of Alpha Primary School and Alianna Golding of Pembroke Hall Primary School, during a Read Across Jamaica Day activity at the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library on May 3.

Minister Williams Encourages Students To Make Use Of Libraries
Regional Director at the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Region Four, Dr. Michelle Pinnock, addresses the first annual Jamaica Association of Secretaries of Secondary Schools (JASSS) conference, which was held at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in St. James on April 29.
Regional Director at the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Region Four, Dr. Michelle Pinnock, addresses the first annual Jamaica Association of Secretaries of Secondary Schools (JASSS) conference, which was held at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel in St. James on April 29.

Secretaries Of Secondary Schools Urged To Play Role In Supporting Students
Head Girl of the Half-Way Tree Primary School, Asha-Rae Morgan, delivers the scripture reading during the Child Month Church Service held at the Eastwood Park New Testament Church of God in St. Andrew on Sunday (May 1). Hosted by the Ministry of Education and Youth and the National Child Month Committee, the service was held under the theme ‘Listen Up! Children’s Voices Matter’.
Head Girl of the Half-Way Tree Primary School, Asha-Rae Morgan, delivers the scripture reading during the Child Month Church Service held at the Eastwood Park New Testament Church of God in St. Andrew on Sunday (May 1). Hosted by the Ministry of Education and Youth and the National Child Month Committee, the service was held under the theme ‘Listen Up! Children’s Voices Matter’.

Every Child Should Be In School – Dr. Troupe
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), presents the Research and Development in Agriculture Award to Dr. Michael Motta for his outstanding contribution to the development of the Jamaican agriculture sector. The occasion was the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Alumni Association’s Evening of Excellence Gala Dinner and Awards Banquet held on April 31, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, St. Andrew.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), presents the Research and Development in Agriculture Award to Dr. Michael Motta for his outstanding contribution to the development of the Jamaican agriculture sector. The occasion was the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Alumni Association’s Evening of Excellence Gala Dinner and Awards Banquet held on April 31, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, St. Andrew.

CASE Students Awarded $1.6 Million In Scholarships

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Principal of Petersfield High School in Westmoreland, Roan Green, addresses the commissioning into service of a free community Wi-Fi hotspot in Savanna-la-Mar on April 29.
EducationTechnologyYouth

Students Urged To Capitalise On Free WI-FI

Students in and around Savanna-la-Mar are being urged to make good use of the free Wi-Fi hotspot installed by the Universal Service Fund (USF) in the Westmoreland capital for their academic and personal development. The encouragement has come from Principal of Petersfield High School in the parish, Roan Green, who is imploring students to “embrace the initiative”. “This will no...
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Students of Ferncourt High School in St. Ann engage in a physical workout during National School Moves Day activities at the institution on April 29.
EducationHealth & Wellness

Education Ministry Committed To Promoting Healthy Lifestyles Among Students

The Ministry of Education and Youth remains committed to encouraging and promoting healthy nutrition and regular exercise among students, to minimise the incidence of obesity. This assurance comes from Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, who notes research indicating the prevalence of obesity among individuals, particularly youngsters. Speaking during activities marking National School Moves Day, at Ferncourt High in St. Ann...
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EducationYouth

Some May/June 2022 CXC Exams Will Continue As scheduled – OEC

The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) is reminding schools and candidates that even though the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has announced the rescheduling of the examinations to Monday, May 23, 2022, there are some exceptions that will apply. Deputy Director in charge of Examinations, Mrs Sharon Burnett, indicated ‘that only written exams were rescheduled and that all other exams, oral and...
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Deputy Director in charge of Examinations at the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC), Sharon Burnett.
EducationYouth

CXC Oral And Practical Exams Will Continue As Scheduled

The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) is reminding schools and candidates that there are some exceptions to the rescheduling of examinations recently announced by the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC). Deputy Director in charge of Examinations, Sharon Burnett, said “that only written exams were rescheduled and that all other exams, oral and practical examinations, will continue as is”. She pointed out that...
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EducationYouth

19,122 Students Enrolled In Sixth-Form Pathways

A total of 19,122 students are enrolled in the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Sixth-Form Pathways Programme (SFPP). The number comprises 12, 275 students in grade 12 and 6, 847 in grade 13. The Ministry implemented the SFPP as a seven-year high-school programme that allows students who complete grade 11 to pursue an additional two-year course of study with alternative...
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Chairperson of the Regulation and Certification Committee of the Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Board, David Salmon.
EducationYouth

High Registration Compliance Rate Among ECIs

The registration compliance rate among early-childhood institutions (ECIs) has improved by 97 per cent. This was disclosed by Chairman of the Regulation and Monitoring Committee at the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), David Salmon, during a virtual launch of the ECC Assessment Report, held today (April 27). Mr. Salmon pointed out that as of March 31 this year, 2,373 ECIs were...
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Education

Sitting Of CSEC And CAPE Exams Put Back

The date for the sitting of the Caribbean Advanced Education Certificate (CAPE) and Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) has been put back until Monday, May 23, 2022. This announcement was made by Chief Executive Officer and Registrar of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr. Wayne Wesley, during a virtual press briefing today (April 27). The due date for Student-Based Assessments...
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