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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz, makes his contribution to the 2022/2023 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (May 10).

Science Being Promoted In Schools

The Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology is implementing several programmes for the popularisation of science in schools. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said that the move is aimed at creating a scientifically literate society that can make informed choices,...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third right), presents a Chromebook to Seaforth High School student, Sasheika Henry (third left). Occasion was a ceremony for the hand over of 1100 Chromebooks donated by Google to benefit students in St. Thomas, held on Friday (May 6), at the St. Thomas Technical High School. Sharing the moment (from left) are: Director at the St. Thomas Renaissance Foundation, Janet Harrison-Cousins; Director of the Mathematics Honours College porgramme in the parish, Beverley Hyatt; President of the St. Thomas Renaissance Foundation, Professor Malton Edwards; and Director of the Foundation, Christine Watson.

Google Donates 1100 Chromebooks To St. Thomas Schools

Principal of the Jonathan Grant High School in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Dr. O’Neil Ankle (left), presents the Principal’s Award – Form Teacher of the Term – to teacher at the school, Krisan Thomas, on May 2.

Staff At Jonathan Grant High Honoured

Assistant Crew Chief of the Sangster International Airport’s Emergency Response Service (ERS) team, Richard Stephenson (left), shows students of the Whitehouse Early Childhood Centre in St. James how to use a fire hose. Occasion was a fire safety sawareness session hosted by the ERS at the facility on Wednesday (May 4), which was observed as International Firefighters Day.

Firefighters Hold Awareness Session With Students

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the Excelsior Community College’s College Week 2022 church service held recently at the Vineyard Town Methodist Church in Kingston.

Excelsior Community College Commended For Resilence During COVID-19

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.

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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. Christopher Tufton, made the disclosure in his 2022/23 Sectoral Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on May 3. “This...

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.

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Minister Williams Encourages Students To Make Use Of Libraries

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, is encouraging Jamaican students to become active library users as part of their educational journey. “Now that you’re back at school fully in the face-to-face environment, I want to encourage you to use your libraries at schools and others that exist across Jamaica,” she said. The Minister was participating in a reading...

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.

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Secretaries Of Secondary Schools Urged To Play Role In Supporting Students

Members of the recently established Jamaica Association of Secretaries of Secondary Schools (JASSS) are being encouraged to actively participate in dialogue geared towards supporting the nation’s students. Regional Director at the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Region Four, Dr. Michelle Pinnock, gave the charge as she addressed the organisation’s first annual conference under the theme ‘Embracing Technology, Enhancing Service’, which...

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’.

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Every Child Should Be In School – Dr. Troupe

No child should be left behind; every child should be in school, as there are more than 767 primary schools and 200 high schools that are fully funded by the Government, says Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe. She was bringing greetings on behalf of the Minister of Education and Youth, Hon....

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.

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CASE Students Awarded $1.6 Million In Scholarships

Eleven students at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) have been awarded scholarships totalling just over $1.6 million to finance their studies. The presentations were made at the CASE Alumni Evening of Excellence Gala Dinner and Awards Banquet held on April 31 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, St. Andrew. The students, who are pursuing degree programmes in areas...

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.

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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...

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.

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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...