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Outgoing President of the Jamaica Teacher’s Association (JTA), Jasford Gabriel (left) , hands over the JTA’s gavel to incoming president of the organisation, Winston Smith. Occasion was the opening ceremony of the 57th JTA annual conference, which was held on Monday (August 16) at the Ocean Coral Spring Hotel in Trelawny.
Outgoing President of the Jamaica Teacher’s Association (JTA), Jasford Gabriel (left) , hands over the JTA’s gavel to incoming president of the organisation, Winston Smith. Occasion was the opening ceremony of the 57th JTA annual conference, which was held on Monday (August 16) at the Ocean Coral Spring Hotel in Trelawny.

New JTA President Installed

Principal of the Golden Spring Primary School in St. Andrew, Winston Smith, has been installed as the 57th president of the Jamaica Teacher’s Association (JTA). Mr. Smith was installed during the opening ceremony of the 57th JTA annual conference, which...
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, the Hon. Fayval Williams (right) greeting the Jamaica Teacher’s Association President-Elect Winston Smith, at the 57th Annual Conference Church Service which was held at the Faith Tabernacle Shiloh Apostolic Church in Kingston on Sunday (August 15). Photo: Michael Sloley
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, the Hon. Fayval Williams (right) greeting the Jamaica Teacher’s Association President-Elect Winston Smith, at the 57th Annual Conference Church Service which was held at the Faith Tabernacle Shiloh Apostolic Church in Kingston on Sunday (August 15). Photo: Michael Sloley

Minister Calls for Accountability to Improve on Achievements
Deputy Managing Director, Operations at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Owen Smith explains the JUTC
Deputy Managing Director, Operations at the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Owen Smith explains the JUTC's role in the School Train Service that is to be rolled out by the Jamaica Railway Corporation in September. Photo: Peta-Gay Hodges

720 Students in St Catherine to Benefit from School Train Service
Richard Williams (left) presents a scholarship cheque to 18-year-old Tianna Smith during the Independence church service held at the Maldon Baptist Church in Maroon Town, St. James, on Sunday (August 1). The annual scholarship is in honour of Mr. Williams’ parents, Richard and Mavis Williams.
Richard Williams (left) presents a scholarship cheque to 18-year-old Tianna Smith during the Independence church service held at the Maldon Baptist Church in Maroon Town, St. James, on Sunday (August 1). The annual scholarship is in honour of Mr. Williams’ parents, Richard and Mavis Williams.

Maldon Baptist Church Students Receive Scholarships
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), presents a tablet to Aaron Shields (left) of the Grants Pen Primary and Infant School in St. Thomas, while summer school programme organiser, 16-year old Jaheim Brown, looks on. Occasion was a fun day activity organised by Jaheim at Hope Botanical Gardens in St. Andrew on July 31, to close out the annual summer programme, which he organises for young children in his Yallahs community.
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), presents a tablet to Aaron Shields (left) of the Grants Pen Primary and Infant School in St. Thomas, while summer school programme organiser, 16-year old Jaheim Brown, looks on. Occasion was a fun day activity organised by Jaheim at Hope Botanical Gardens in St. Andrew on July 31, to close out the annual summer programme, which he organises for young children in his Yallahs community.

Summer School Programme Going Well – Minister Williams

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$4.3 Billion Allocated To Primary-Level Schools For 2021-2022

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Schools Reminded That Fees Are Not Mandatory

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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Faval Williams (seated right) and Country Representative for Microsoft, Yamile Bustamante (seated left), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a five-year Digital Skills Programme, at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Tuesday (July 27). Observing in the background (from left) are: Marketing Manager for Microsoft, Latoya Duffus; Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Grace McLean; and Senior Education Officer, Meloney Rhynie.
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Over 150,000 Jamaicans To Benefit From 5-Year Digital Skills Programme

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The first cohort of graduates from the Events Planning and Management Level 3 Supervisory Course offered by the HEART/NSTA Trust College of Hospitality Services in partnership with the Social Development Commission (SDC). The occasion was their graduation ceremony at the SDC complex in St. Catherine on July 22
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Twenty-Three Students Graduate From Events Planning And Management Course

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