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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing a virtual press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on September 22.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing a virtual press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on September 22.

Gov’t to Spend $1.7 Billion to Purchase Tablets, Laptops for Students

The Government will be spending $1.7 billion to provide electronic devices, including tablets and laptop computers for some students at the primary and secondary levels. Speaking at a digital press briefing on September 22, Minister of Education, Youth and Information,...
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing a virtual press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on September 22.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing a virtual press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on September 22.

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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing a virtual press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on September 22.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing a virtual press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister in St. Andrew on September 22.

Training of Teachers in online Learning Management System ongoing
Group Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy, Senator the Hon. Don Wehby. (FILE)
Group Chief Executive Officer of GraceKennedy, Senator the Hon. Don Wehby. (FILE)

GraceKennedy donates 210 tablets and laptops to schools
President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Keith Duncan. (FILE)
President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Keith Duncan. (FILE)

PSOJ endorses public-private partnership for Education Taskforce

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Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean. addresses the virtual 95th Anniversary Service of the St. Andrew High School for Girls held at the school’s Cecelio Avenue location on Monday (September 21).
Education

Education Ministry praises St. Andrew High School leadership

Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, has praised the leadership of the St. Andrew High School for Girls for maintaining its reputation as an institution of academic excellence, spiritual formation and character development. “The achievements of your students – past and present – would not have been possible without the dedication, hard...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents the Instrument of Appointment to new Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, at a swearing-in ceremony at King
Education

New Education Minister ready to continue transformational initiatives

New Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says she is ready to continue the transformational initiatives in the Ministry for the benefit of all Jamaicans. Minister Williams was sworn in by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, at King’s House on Sunday (September 13). After taking the Oath of Office, she told JIS News...
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Education Officer, Core Curriculum, in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Cecille Young.
EducationTechnology

Videos to keep students engaged during online learning process

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, will be providing creative videos to keep students engaged during the online learning process. Speaking at a virtual meeting of the Rotary Club of Kingston, held today (September 17), Education Officer, Core Curriculum, in the Ministry, Cecille Young, said this is a matter of concern for the Ministry. “We are concerned about student...
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EducationTechnology

Demographic data and geoinformatics to drive school reopening

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, with the support of the Ministry of Health and Wellness will use GIS mapping, demographic and health data to drive the safe reopening of schools. This was among the strategies discussed at a meeting at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices on Wednesday, September 16 called by portfolio Minister, the Honourable Fayval Williams....
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Students on parade at the Caribbean Maritime University
Education

CMU seeks to cement position as institution of choice

The Palisadoes Park-based Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, is looking to cement its position as a preferred institution for higher learning. Speaking in an interview with JIS News, Deputy President of the CMU, Professor Ibrahim Ajagunna, told JIS News that a number of measures are being implemented to improve the overall efficiency of...
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Education

Education Ministry to set up E-Covid Management Task Force

To help to bring greater clarity to the road map for schools’ reopening, The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information announces the creation of an Education Covid 19 Management Task Force (E-Covid) chaired by Minister, the Honourable Fayval Williams. The E-Covid Task Force will arrive at a consensus on the reopening and management of schools amid the Covid-19 pandemic. This...
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EducationInformationYouth

Tertiary institutions can determine reopening dates but must observe Health and Safety Guidelines

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has advised boards and administrators of tertiary institutions that they can exercise autonomy in determining when they will reopen their respective institutions. However, every effort must be made to ensure that operations are aligned with the Disaster Risk Management Act and the guidelines of the Ministry of Health & Wellness in order to...
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