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State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), in discussion with Chairman of the Board of Crescent Primary School in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Councillor Norman Scott, while viewing the isolation unit at the school, recently.
State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), in discussion with Chairman of the Board of Crescent Primary School in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, Councillor Norman Scott, while viewing the isolation unit at the school, recently.

Crescent Primary Lauded For Establishing Isolation Unit

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, is lauding the administration of Crescent Primary School in St. Catherine for establishing an isolation unit. The State Minister, who visited the facility recently, told JIS News...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (File Photo)
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (File Photo)

Government Examining Options to Address Loss of Teaching Time Due to COVID-19 – PM Holness
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), assists North Street Primary School student, Akeelah Frazer, to unwrap a new tablet computer that was presented to her at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston, on Friday (January 8). The tablet is one of a number that were donated by medical entity, Imaging and Intervention Associates, for needy children in Western Kingston, for which Mr. McKenzie is the Member of Parliament. Sharing the moment is Kingston Technical High School student, Cassandra Gray (right).
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie (second left), assists North Street Primary School student, Akeelah Frazer, to unwrap a new tablet computer that was presented to her at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston, on Friday (January 8). The tablet is one of a number that were donated by medical entity, Imaging and Intervention Associates, for needy children in Western Kingston, for which Mr. McKenzie is the Member of Parliament. Sharing the moment is Kingston Technical High School student, Cassandra Gray (right).

Medical Entity Provides Tablet Computers For Children In West Kingston
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), accepts a tablet from Regional Executive of Huawei Technologies, Bo Zhou, during a ceremony for the handover of 500 devices on Thursday (December 7) at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle location in Kingston. The donation is in support of the Ministry
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), accepts a tablet from Regional Executive of Huawei Technologies, Bo Zhou, during a ceremony for the handover of 500 devices on Thursday (December 7) at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle location in Kingston. The donation is in support of the Ministry's ‘One Laptop or Tablet Per Child’ initiative.

Huawei Donates 500 Tablets to Education Sector
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (fourth right), addresses students at the Crescent Primary School in St. Catherine, today (January 5). At third right is Chairman of the school, Councillor Norman Scott.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (fourth right), addresses students at the Crescent Primary School in St. Catherine, today (January 5). At third right is Chairman of the school, Councillor Norman Scott.

Systems In Place To Protect Children And Staff – Education State Minister

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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), looks at the temperature log for students of Seaward Primary & Junior High School in Kingston during a visit to the institution on Tuesday (January 5). Looking on (from left) are Principal, Arlene Thomas; Education Officer, Ricardo Kennedy; Acting Regional Director, Region 1, Dasmine Kennedy; and Security Guard at the school, Garfield Gordon (right).
Education

Minister Williams Pleased With Measures To Facilitate Face-To-Face Classes

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says she is satisfied with the measures put in place at schools to facilitate face-to-face classes. “I’m pleased with the care that I see. They have been careful. You can see where they have been planning for this moment of face-to-face and it gives confidence that students who are on the...
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Students Take On A COVID-19 Easter Term

The National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) would like to wish all students and stakeholders a prosperous and productive year. Notwithstanding the challenges faced last term, it is paramount that, as students, we reflect on the previous term and seek ways to improve our educational practices. We commend the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MoEYI) for their efforts made thus...
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Education Ministry Says 129 Schools Cleared For Face-to-Face Teaching

*Appeals to parents to get students off streets and in classes Minister of Education, Youth and Information, the Honourable Fayval Williams, in underscoring that education is still compulsory, is appealing to parents and the wider community to get children off the streets and engaged in school work using the different modalities available for teaching and learning. In providing an update...
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Education

National Council on Education Holds Inaugural Virtual Meeting with MPs Focused on School Board Appointments and the Schools’ Governance Machinery

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MOEYI) has commended the National Council on Education (NCE) for staging its inaugural virtual meeting on Friday, December 18, with Members of Parliament (MP), which focused on the appointment of school boards and the related governance process. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Fayval Williams says this meeting of MPs, the NCE and...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), accepts a tablet from General Manager, Berger Paints Jamaica, Shashi Mahase, during his visit to the Ministry
Education

PHOTOS: Ministry Of Education, Youth And Information Receives Tablet Computers

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), accepts a tablet from General Manager, Berger Paints Jamaica, Shashi Mahase, during his visit to the Ministry's offices in Kingston, on Friday (December 18). The occasion was the ANSA McAL Foundation's (Berger Paints) presentation of 100 tablets for students islandwide, in support of the Ministry's ‘One Laptop or Tablet Per...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), speaking with Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Janet Dyer (left); and Chairman, Board of Directors, HEART/NSTA Trust, Edward Gabbidon, after a tour of the agency
Education

PM Launches HEART/NSTA Trust Mobile Training Unit

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, on Wednesday (December 16), launched the HEART/NSTA Trust’s new Mobile Training Unit at Garmex Academy in Kingston. The unit, which has been retrofitted to provide classroom space for approximately 20 students, will serve trainees, particularly in rural areas, who are facing difficulty in completing face-to-face assessments or skills training, due to the coronavirus...
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