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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), is in discussion with Charlemont High School students, during a Justice Day in Schools tour stop at the St. Catherine-based institution on September 26. Listening (from left) are: Monique Williams, Jhenae Kelly, Mayan Crawford, and Twaine Perry.
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), is in discussion with Charlemont High School students, during a Justice Day in Schools tour stop at the St. Catherine-based institution on September 26. Listening (from left) are: Monique Williams, Jhenae Kelly, Mayan Crawford, and Twaine Perry.

Minister Chuck Urges Peace and Unity among Students

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is urging love and unity among students to create peace in schools and the wider society.  “It is very important that you take care of one another, that you love one...
Special Needs Coordinator at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Nicolette Thompson (right), and Children’s Officer at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Jesanya Scale-Menzies (second right), view a recycled waste display at the Mustard Seed Communities’ annual Education Expo, held on Friday (Oct. 3) at Jerusalem Apostle in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Caregiver at My Father’s House, Shammia Reid (left), highlights the features of the display. Joining them is Principal of Mustard Seed Communities, Marsha Bowen Latouche. The expo was held under the theme: ‘Explore the Abilities within the Disability’.
Special Needs Coordinator at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Nicolette Thompson (right), and Children’s Officer at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Jesanya Scale-Menzies (second right), view a recycled waste display at the Mustard Seed Communities’ annual Education Expo, held on Friday (Oct. 3) at Jerusalem Apostle in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Caregiver at My Father’s House, Shammia Reid (left), highlights the features of the display. Joining them is Principal of Mustard Seed Communities, Marsha Bowen Latouche. The expo was held under the theme: ‘Explore the Abilities within the Disability’.

Mustard Seed Communities Education Expo (Photos)
Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan (second left), applauds as Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (4th left), hands over the keys for a bus valued at over US$ 42,000, to Principal of the Clarendon-based Rest Primary and Infant School, Dr. Sandra Smith (4th right), during a ceremony held at the institution on October 2. Other sharing the moment (from left) are: Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Western, Lothan Cousins; Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey; Chairman of the school board, Beverley Boothe; and students.
Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan (second left), applauds as Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (4th left), hands over the keys for a bus valued at over US$ 42,000, to Principal of the Clarendon-based Rest Primary and Infant School, Dr. Sandra Smith (4th right), during a ceremony held at the institution on October 2. Other sharing the moment (from left) are: Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Western, Lothan Cousins; Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey; Chairman of the school board, Beverley Boothe; and students.

Clarendon-Based Rest Primary and Infant Gets School Bus from Japan
President, Northern Caribbean University, Professor Lincoln Edwards.
President, Northern Caribbean University, Professor Lincoln Edwards.

NCU President Wants Church Spaces to Be Converted Into Learning Centres
Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan (right), presents a package containing books, posters and other publications to Acting Principal at Greenwich Primary School in Kingston, Andrea Richards. The JIS team stopped at the institution on Wednesday (October 1) as part of its annual Heritage School Tour in observance of Heritage Month in October. The school visits include presentations of heritage materials and cultural displays from students and teachers.
Special Projects Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan (right), presents a package containing books, posters and other publications to Acting Principal at Greenwich Primary School in Kingston, Andrea Richards. The JIS team stopped at the institution on Wednesday (October 1) as part of its annual Heritage School Tour in observance of Heritage Month in October. The school visits include presentations of heritage materials and cultural displays from students and teachers.

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President of the Munro College Old Boys Association, Victor Tomlinson.
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MCOBA Hosts Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Oct. 12

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Burial Industry Leaders Encouraged to Pursue CVQ Level Three Certification

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The newly unveiled mural at Charlie Smith High School in Kingston, which was created under the European Union-funded BRIDGE Project.
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Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), Dr. Winsome Gordon.
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JTC Celebrates World Teachers’ Day on Oct. 5

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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (October 1) Post Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.
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JUTC Developing Security-Enabled Student Card for Rural School Bus Network

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