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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), listens as Chairman of the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC), Professor Orlando Patterson (centre), speaks with Principal of Kingston College, Dave Myrie, during their visit today (June 2)

Implementation Plan For Recommendations Of JETC

An implementation plan to execute the recommendations made by the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC) in its report is under way as the Government seeks to improve the education sector. The plan will be executed in collaboration with the Education...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States Her Excellency Audrey Marks (centre), makes a point during a meeting on Friday (May 27) at Delaware State University, to explore expanded collaboration in research and exchange programmes between the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona and Delaware State University. At left is Chairman of US President Joe Biden’s Board of Advisors on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and President of Delaware State University, Dr. Tony Allen. At right is Pro Vice-Chancellor and Principal of UWI, Mona, Professor Dale Webber.

UWI To Establish Study-Abroad Programmes With HBCUs

Chairman of the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC), Professor Orlando Patterson, speaks with grade-six students at May Pen Primary in Clarendon on May 30. He toured the school while engaging with stakeholders for feedback on current policies and recommendations for the education sector.

JETC Chairman Visits Schools

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre) and Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (right) engage in discussion with Chairman of the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC), Professor Orlando Patterson, during a courtesy call at the Ministry in Kingston on Wednesday (June 1).

PHOTOS: Minister Williams Meets With Professor Orlando Patterson

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, interacts with students of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), Kaylee Ellis and Antoine Allen, at the opening of ESP’s sensation station, in Kingston, on May 31.

More Children To Benefit From ESP Sensation Station

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks.

4 years ago EducationForeign Affairs

Jamaican Consulates Providing Scholarships For Study Overseas

The Jamaican consulates in New York and Miami are providing scholarships for Jamaican students to study at colleges and universities in the United States. Jamaica’s Consul General to New York, Alsion Roach Wilson, informed that 30 scholarships are available for students to register at Monroe College in New York. The scholarships cover tuition and housing for undergraduate students seeking to...

Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus Professor Dale Webber.

4 years ago EducationFinance & Public Service

UWI Pursuing Opportunities For Short-Term Student Exchange With HBCUs

The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, is exploring opportunities for collaboration with tertiary institutions in the United States, particularly Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU), to facilitate short-term study abroad. Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the Mona campus, Professor Dale Webber, made the disclosure during the recent ‘Let’s Connect’ town hall hosted by Ambassador to Washington, Her Excellency Audrey...

4 years ago EducationFinance & Public ServiceYouth

PM Foundation Provides $2.5 Million To Assist UWI Students

Ninety-four students, who had unpaid fees during their final semester at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, have received financial assistance through the Prime Minister’s Positive Jamaica Foundation to clear their balances, enabling them to graduate. The details were disclosed by Principal of UWI Mona, Professor Dale Webber during the recent ‘Let’s Connect’ virtual town hall with Ambassador...

The Mountain View Primary and Infant School in St. Andrew now has a tiled stage area through the efforts of the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA).

4 years ago EducationLabour Day 2022National Security and PeaceYouth

FLA Renovates Four Basic Schools

Four early-childhood education institutions across the island have been given a much-needed facelift by the Firearm Licensing Authority (FLA). The agency undertook critical repairs and beautification works at the schools, which are situated in communities where the FLA offices are situated, on Labour Day, May 23. The beneficiary institutions are Catherine Hall Primary and Infant in St. James; Mountain View...

Director for School of Continuing Education and Allied Programmes at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Leighton Jones, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’. Mr. Jones says the Edna Manley College is prepared to train youth for the impending growth in the creative idustry.

4 years ago EducationJIS Think Tank

Edna Manley College Offering A Range of Short Courses

The Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA) through its School of Continuing Education and Allied Programmes, offers a plethora of short courses to persons who are not interested in pursuing a degree. These courses may be used to upskill, change careers or just to explore other areas of interest. With a tagline ‘Creative Education, Flexible Access’...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks.

4 years ago Education

‘Let’s Connect’ On May 26 To Feature Exchange Study Opportunities

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States Her Excellency Audrey Marks, will host Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus Professor Dale Webber on her monthly series, Let's Connect with Ambassador Marks, on Thursday (May 26) at 7:00 pm EDT. Ambassador Marks stated that the upcoming virtual town hall will highlight the opportunities being created...

Nine year old Ngozi Wright (center) engages in conversation with (from right) Minister of Education and Youth Hon. Fayval Williams, Children’s Advocate and National Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons Diahann Gordon Harrison, Chief Executive Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency, Rosalee Gage Grey and UNICEF Representative Mariko Kagoshima. Occasion was the opening ceremony for the National Policy Dialogue on Ending Violence Against Children at the AC Marriot Hotel in Kingston on Wednesday (May 25).

4 years ago EducationYouth

Minister Condemns Violence Against Children

With an average of 34 calls on matters of child abuse received each day by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency, Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams is reigniting the call to end violence against Jamaican children. The Minister noted that corporal punishment, which is defined as physical punishment such as caning or flogging, is still being...