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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (October 6).
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (October 6).

Gov’t Committed to Expanding Access to Higher Education

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is committed to expanding access to higher education in order to prepare citizens to participate in a competitive global environment. She noted that providing opportunity for more Jamaicans...

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Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley, makes his contribution to the 2021/22 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (October 20).
Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley, makes his contribution to the 2021/22 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (October 20).

150 Tertiary Students In St. Elizabeth North East to Benefit From Support
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), who also has responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, observes as Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund Scholarship Steering Committee member, Villet Kelly-Bennett (right), presents a symbolic cheque in the sum of $15.1 million to College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) graduate, Quindora Garrett, who accepted on behalf of students and Jamaica 4-H Club members in St. Catherine applying for scholarships to pursue agricultural studies during the 2021/22 academic year. Others (from second left) are Jamaica 4-H Clubs Executive Director, Dr. Ronald Blake; and Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund Scholarship Steering Committee Chairman and Holmwood Technical High School Principal, Hidran McKulsky. The semi-virtual ceremony was hosted by Jamaica 4-H Clubs in Kingston, today (October 21).
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), who also has responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, observes as Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund Scholarship Steering Committee member, Villet Kelly-Bennett (right), presents a symbolic cheque in the sum of $15.1 million to College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) graduate, Quindora Garrett, who accepted on behalf of students and Jamaica 4-H Club members in St. Catherine applying for scholarships to pursue agricultural studies during the 2021/22 academic year. Others (from second left) are Jamaica 4-H Clubs Executive Director, Dr. Ronald Blake; and Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund Scholarship Steering Committee Chairman and Holmwood Technical High School Principal, Hidran McKulsky. The semi-virtual ceremony was hosted by Jamaica 4-H Clubs in Kingston, today (October 21).

PHOTOS: Scholarships for Students Pursuing Agricultural Studies
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, (FILE)
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, (FILE)

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Jamaica commemorating Global Media and Information Literacy Week

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says the Jamaica National Commission is coordinating the country’s participation in activities to commemorate the Global Media and Information Literacy Week. The idea for the declaration of the Global Media and Information Literacy Week within the United Nations system was first proposed by Minister Grange. Jamaica’s proposal was...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (October 6).
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Specialist Teachers for Primary And Secondary Schools

Minister of Education, Youth, and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams,` says the Ministry will be engaging specialist teachers under the National School Learning and Intervention Plan (NSLIP) to improve academic readiness. “[This is] to address the performance gaps, especially in the areas of numeracy and literacy, augmented by our specialist teacher model to address the foundational principles and improve [the] readiness...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (October 6).
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CSEC, CAPE Results Satisfactory – Minister Williams

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the results of this year’s secondary school external examinations were satisfactory, particularly given the challenges of the coronavirus (COVID -19) pandemic. Students across the island sat the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) in June and July. Mrs. Williams, who provided a preliminary analysis report...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education Youth, and Information, the Hon. Robert Morgan
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New Education Programmes Needed to Match Emerging Jobs

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information the Hon. Robert Morgan, says education administrators should collaborate with the Ministry to design suitable programmes and curricula that will match emerging jobs. Minister Morgan was speaking at the 29th Annual Conference of the Association of Principals and Vice Principals which was held virtually on Sunday, (October 17). He...
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Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education Youth and Information
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Mrs. Maureen Dwyer to Assume Acting PS Responsibilities at MOEYI

Mrs. Maureen Dwyer, Chief Inspector in the National Education Inspectorate, will assume responsibilities as Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education Youth and Information, with effect from 14th October 2021. This following Acting Permanent Secretary Dr. Grace McLean proceeding on leave with effect from tomorrow, 14th October 2021, in light of the Auditor General’s Report concerning fiduciary and related...
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Students of the St. Patrick’s Primary School in Waterhouse, Kingston, Annastacia Williams (second left) and Shavaughn Bucchanan (second right), display the mental ability workbooks valued at $350,000, donated by Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) to aid in their Primary Exit Profile (PEP) preparations. Joining the students are Social Studies teacher, Jodian Walker (left) and school Principal, Susan White. Representing the BGLC at the virtual handover ceremony are Manager for Corporate Affairs and Communication, Jeanette Lewis (on screen left), and Communications and Research Assistant, Tamara Myrie (on screen right).
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BGLC Donates Workbooks to Aid Students’ PEP Preparation

A total of 143 grade-six students from St. Patrick’s Primary School in Waterhouse, Kingston, have received a significant boost to their preparation for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP). This is through the donation of mental ability workbooks, valued at $350,000, by the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC). Principal, St. Patrick’s Primary School, Susan White, said that the donation is...
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