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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

A total of 150 tertiary-level students from the St. Elizabeth North East constituency are to benefit from an additional disbursement of $6 million to aid in their educational expenses. This was disclosed by Member of Parliament for the area, Delroy...
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)

Parents Urged to Register Students for Sixth Form Pathways Programme
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).

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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).

CSEC, CAPE Results Satisfactory – Minister Williams

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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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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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Students from 13 primary and high schools in St. James display tablet and laptop computers that were donated to their institutions by the Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Committee and the Victoria House Foundation, during a presentation ceremony at the Holiday Inn Resort and Spa in the parish on Friday (October 8). Sharing the moment are Committee Chair, Dr. Yvonne Smith (left), and Foundation President, MacFarlane Okonta (right).
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Over 160 Computers Donated to Schools in St. James

Just over 160 computers have been donated to 13 primary and high schools in St. James to enable needy students to access online learning. The 138 tablets and 25 laptops were provided through a partnership between the Atlanta-Montego Bay Sister Cities Committee and the Victoria House Foundation, in collaboration with the Adelphi Community Development Council (CDC). The devices were presented...
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Prime Minister,. the Most. Hon Andrew Holness (centre), delivers remarks prior to handing over tablet computers and a printer to the Cedar Grove Academy in St. Catherine. Others (from left) are: Principal for the Gregory Park Primary School in St. Catherine Richard Williams; State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and East Central St. Catherine Member of Parliament, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; Cedar Grove Academy student, Ajani Williams, and Acting Principal, Jonelle Prince. The presentation was made on Friday (October 8) during the Prime Minister’s Vaccine Mobilisation and Public Education Campaign tour in the parish.
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Prime Minister Holness Hands Over Tablets and Printers for Schools and Students In St. Catherine

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon Andrew Holness, on Friday (October 8), handed over several tablet computers and two printers for students and schools in East Central, Southeast, and South St. Catherine. The beneficiary institutions are Cumberland High School, Cedar Grove Academy, and Gregory Park Primary School. Mr. Holness made the presentations during his Vaccine Mobilisation and Public Education Campaign tour...
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Chairman of the Atlanta Montego Bay Sister Cities Committee, Dr. Yvonne Smith.
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Schools Receive Tablets and Laptops

Fifteen schools in St. James, Trelawny and Kingston, and three health institutions in Western Jamaica are the latest beneficiaries of gifts from the Atlanta Montego Bay Sister Cities Committee. The gift comprised medical assistance scholarships, tablets and laptop computers, valued at US$120,000. Cornwall Regional Hospital, Falmouth Hospital and the Noel Holmes Hospital received well-needed oxygen valued at US$70,000.00. Chairman of...
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