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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) receives copies of the book 'Voices of the Pelican' from Curator of The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Museum, Dr. Shani Roper, at the Ministry's National Heroes Circle location in Kingston on Tuesday (January 19). The books are a compilation of graduation speeches delivered by Sir George Alleyne between 2003 and 2016. They are to be distributed to sixth-form students.

UWI Donates ‘Voices Of The Pelican’ For Sixth-Form Students

The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, has donated over 500 copies of the book ‘Voices of the Pelican’ to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Education, for islandwide distribution to sixth-form students. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, accepted...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (2nd left), speaks with Chairman of the Union Gardens and Cari-Med Foundations, Dr. Glen Christian (2nd right), during a ceremony at the Union Gardens Infant in St. Andrew on Tuesday (January 19), for the donation of tablets valued at $2.8 million to the institution and the Evelyn Mitchell Infant School in Clarendon. Looking on (from left) are Principal of the Evelyn Mitchell Infant School, Shelliann Copper-Shaw, and Principal of the Union Gardens Infant School, Grace-Ann Moss-Solomon.

Minister Williams Hails Support For ‘One Laptop Or Tablet Per Child’ Initiative

From left to right – JEP Group President & CEO, Wayne McKenzie, OD; Acting Principal of Charlemont High School, Jennifer Gidden; Vice Principal, Maurice Sullivan; student, Abigail Smith; Senior Teacher, Sharon Mclean and JEP Group CTO, Cecil Gordon.

Jamaica Energy Partners Group Gives Back To Charlemont High School, Donates Tablets To Students In Need

Over 100 Tablets Distributed To Needy Children

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) and Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (2nd right ) examine new laptops during a ceremony held on Friday (January 15) at the Post and Telecommunications Department, South Camp Road in Kingston. Others from (second left) are: Acting Chief Executive Officer, e-Learning Jamaica, Andrew Lee; Operations Manager, Postal Corporation of Jamaica, Marcia Higgins and Deputy Post Master General, Postal Corporation of Jamaica, Sophia Hamilton Brown.

5000 Laptops For Secondary Students On PATH Arrive In The Island

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), and Principal of the Marlie Mount Primary and Infant School, in St. Catherine, Calvin Harris, highlight one of the new signs erected at the new 10-classroom block that was opened on January 14.

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Education Minister Says Expansion Of Marlie Mount Primary Pivotal To Learning

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says expansion of the Marlie Mount Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine is pivotal to the success of the students. Ground was broken yesterday (January 14) by the Minister for the expansion of the institution's Infant Department. Already, a 10-classroom block has been constructed with funds from the Jamaica Social...

Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Amber Group, Dushyant Savadia, addresses the virtual launch of the Amber HEART Academy on Thursday (January 14).

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Thousands Of Young People To Be Trained As Software Developers

Thousands of young Jamaicans will be trained as software developers to create cutting-edge technologies through the Amber HEART Coding Academy. The academy, which was officially launched on Thursday (January 14) by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is a partnership between the HEART NSTA/Trust and the Amber Group, in collaboration with the Housing, Opportunity, Production and Employment (HOPE) Programme...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams. (JIS File Photo)

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Minister Williams Hails CCCJ For Launching Online Education Platform

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, has commended the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) for launching its Distance and Online Education Platform, noting that the facility will enable more young people to access post-secondary education. “Community colleges have been a vital part of our post-secondary and higher education system for more than four decades, providing...

Minister of Education Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking during Tuesday’s (January 12) sitting of the House of Representatives.

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Additional Learning Support For Students

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be providing additional special learning interventions for students. Speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 12), portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said pupils will be provided with fully funded access to EduFocal and One on One Educational Services in preparation for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) and other external examinations....

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking in the House of Representatives on January 12.

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Amber HEART Academy To Launch Today

The HEART NSTA/Trust and the Amber Group Limited will launch a new school for coding on Thursday (January 14) in response to the growing demand for the skill set among information and communications technology (ICT) professionals. Speaking in the House of Representatives on January 12, Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, said that the Amber HEART Academy will significantly...

Minister of Education Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking during the sitting of the House of Representatives on January 12.

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76 Schools Engaged In Face-To-Face Classes

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, is reporting that 76 schools have started face-to-face teaching and learning as of January 12. She said that 129 schools were approved for face-to-face classes at the beginning of the term on January 4, 2021, noting that these institutions are allowed a two-week period from January 4 to the 18, to...

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Education Ministry Extends Computer Assistance Programme For Students

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will reopen applications for the Own Your Own Device (OYOD) Programme on January 18. Under the Programme, the Government is assisting with the purchase of tablet or laptop computers for students who are in need but are not on the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). Parents or guardians will receive...