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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), presents a tablet computer to student of Bellefield Primary and Infant School in Manchester, Dexroy Anderson, during a handover ceremony at the institution on Friday (November 13). Sharing the moment is Central Manchester Member of Parliament, Rhoda Crawford.
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), presents a tablet computer to student of Bellefield Primary and Infant School in Manchester, Dexroy Anderson, during a handover ceremony at the institution on Friday (November 13). Sharing the moment is Central Manchester Member of Parliament, Rhoda Crawford.

Education Ministry Exploring Opening More Schools under the E-COVID-19 Face-to-Face Classroom Pilot

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is exploring the possibility of accommodating additional institutions under the e-COVID-19 face-to-face pilot reopening of schools. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the Ministry is assessing the outcomes, thus far, of the two-week...
Board Member, Usain Bolt Foundation, Stephen Shaw (left); and Chairman of the Foundation, Winsome Wilkins (2nd left); look at one of the items donated by the Foundation to 21 Early Childhood Institutions (ECI) across five parishes, at the Early Childhood Commission
Board Member, Usain Bolt Foundation, Stephen Shaw (left); and Chairman of the Foundation, Winsome Wilkins (2nd left); look at one of the items donated by the Foundation to 21 Early Childhood Institutions (ECI) across five parishes, at the Early Childhood Commission's ECC) downtown Kingston offices on Thursday (November 12). Others from (3rd left) are Chairman, ECC Board of Commissioners, Trisha Williams-Singh; Principal, St. Paul's Chapleton Early Childhood Institution, Christina Allen; Principal, New Town Phase One Basic, Imogene Stephenson; and Principal, Parry Town Basic, Vanessa McKoy.

21 Rural Basic Schools Get Donation Of Supplies From Usain Bolt Foundation
Principal of Moneague Primary and Junior High, Patricia Allen (left), speaks with Education Officer, Millicent DaCosta, about the progress of the face-to-face pilot at the institution, which got under way on Tuesday (November 10).
Principal of Moneague Primary and Junior High, Patricia Allen (left), speaks with Education Officer, Millicent DaCosta, about the progress of the face-to-face pilot at the institution, which got under way on Tuesday (November 10).

Education Officer Pleased With Face-To-Face Classes At Moneague Primary And Junior High
Grade-six teacher at Bethlehem Primary and Infant School in Malvern, St. Elizabeth, Marcine Parkinson-Pike, outlines the coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols to students following the resumption of face-to-face classes at the institution on Tuesday (November 10). The school is one of 17 primary and secondary institutions across the island participating in the Government’s two-week pilot programme.
Grade-six teacher at Bethlehem Primary and Infant School in Malvern, St. Elizabeth, Marcine Parkinson-Pike, outlines the coronavirus (COVID-19) safety protocols to students following the resumption of face-to-face classes at the institution on Tuesday (November 10). The school is one of 17 primary and secondary institutions across the island participating in the Government’s two-week pilot programme.

171 Students of Bethlehem Primary and Infant Return to the Classroom
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), interacts with student at the St. Catherine based Eccleston Primary School, Ackeem Francis (third left), at the handover of tablet computers to the school, held at the Four Square Gospel Assembly in Macca Tree, on November 11. Sharing the moment (from left) are Head e-Learning Jamaica (e-LJam), Keith Smith, and Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), interacts with student at the St. Catherine based Eccleston Primary School, Ackeem Francis (third left), at the handover of tablet computers to the school, held at the Four Square Gospel Assembly in Macca Tree, on November 11. Sharing the moment (from left) are Head e-Learning Jamaica (e-LJam), Keith Smith, and Member of Parliament for West Central St. Catherine, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

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20 High-School Students Receive Scholarships from Poverty Alleviation and Empowerment Foundation

Twenty students from St. Catherine, who started secondary school in October, have benefited from much-needed support from the Poverty Alleviation and Empowerment Foundation (PAEF). The organisation recently handed over scholarships totalling $400,000, along with care packages, to the students, who are graduates of five primary schools in the parish. Each student received $20,000. Administration Director of the PAEF, Pauline Gregory-Lewis,...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 10) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston.
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Rigorous Monitoring and Evaluation Programme for Face-to-Face Classes

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that a rigorous programme has been put in place for the monitoring and evaluation of the face-to-face classes, which are being piloted in 17 schools. The tools include a Monitoring & Evaluation Plan, Monitoring & Evaluation Visitation Schedule (Data Collectors), School Resumption Observation Schedule & Checklist, Principal Interview Schedule, and...
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Principal of Anchovy High in St. James, Lavern Stewart.
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Anchovy High Institutes Helplines for Students and Parents

The administration at the Anchovy High School in St. James has instituted two helplines to provide technical and counselling support to students and parents who are facing challenges with online learning. Principal of the institution, Lavern Stewart, told JIS News that the technical helpline was implemented at the start of the new school term in October, and since then, several...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking virtually to attendees at the Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA) National Church Service held at the Philadelphia Life Centre in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on Sunday, November 8.
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Minister Williams Pledges Support to Independent Schools

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Ministry is committed to supporting the Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA) in addressing the challenges brought on by the coronavirus (COVID-19). The Minister, addressing the JISA’s National Church Service virtually on Sunday (November 8), said that independent schools are important stakeholders in the education sector. She noted that these...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (fourth left), is joined by staff and students of Brampton Primary School, in Trelawny, who were presented with 45 tablets on Friday, November 6, under the Government’s Tablets in Schools Programme.
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Brampton Primary School Students Receive Tablets

Brampton Primary School, in Trelawny, became the latest recipient under the Government’s Tablets in Schools Programme, following the donation of 45 tablets to the institution on Friday, November 6. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the handover to the school, whose students in grades four to six under the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH)...
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