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2018 Rhodes Scholar, Jelani Munroe (left), collects his Letter from former Rhodes Scholar, Peter Goldson, at King’s House on November 16. In the background are the other finalists.

Rhodes Scholar Elated at Selection

When Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, broke the news to Jelani Geoffrey Ata Munroe that he is the 2018 Rhodes Scholar, he was very elated, not only for himself but his entire family and those who...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left) and Acting Deputy Chief of Mission, US Embassy in Jamaica, Maura Barry Boyle, display one of the handheld metal detectors that will be handed over to several secondary schools, during a ceremony at the Courtyard by Marriott hotel in New Kingston on November 15.

More Schools to get Metal Detectors

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (second right), shares in the occasion of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) conferment of an Honorary Doctorate on Kingston Wharves Limited’s Chief Executive Officer, Grantley Stephenson (second left), during the CMU’s 2017 graduation ceremony at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Tuesday, November 14. Others (from left) are CMU Council Chair, Hyacinth Bennett; CMU Chancellor, His Royal Highness, Drolor Bosso Adamtey I; and CMU President, Professor Fritz Pinnock.

250 Students Graduate from Caribbean Maritime University

Consultant and Head of the Anaesthetics Department, Mandeville Regional Hospital, Dr. Leighton Wynter (second left), explains how the new anaesthetic machine works to (from left) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Mandeville Hospital, Alwyn Miller; Chairman, Southern Regional Health Authority, Wayne Chen; and CEO of the CHASE Fund, William 'Billy' Heaven. Occasion was the handover of the equipment to the hospital in Manchester on Tuesday (November 14).

Chase Fund Has Invested $3.3 Billion in Health Sector

‘Integrity Champions’ recite the National Integrity Action’s (NIA) Integrity Pledge during a certification ceremony held at the Merl Grove High School in St. Andrew on Sunday (November 12). They are (from right) Jasmine Campbell, Kayan Douglas, Misanda Moncrieffe, and André Nicholas. They were among 434 persons certified in anti-corruption practices under a train the trainer programme. It was undertaken in collaboration with the Council of Voluntary Social Services (CVSS), with support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

Prime Minister Welcomes NIA’S Integrity Champion Programme

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Ministry Of Labour and Social Security Promoting Mobile Money Payment Option to Path Beneficiaries

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security is looking to diversify cash disbursement options for beneficiaries of the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). The Ministry has targeted an initial 3,000 beneficiaries for promotional day activities, which include collaborations with mobile money service providers as a potential option for PATH payments. Mobile Money is an electronic wallet service...

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Praedial Larceny Unit Invites Entries for Essay and Poster Competitions

The Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit (PLPU) in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries is now accepting entries for its National Poster and Essay Competitions. Praedial Larceny Prevention Coordinator, Trudy-Ann Edwards, said that the competitions “form part of the Ministry’s public education campaign aimed at sensitising Jamaicans about the negative extent, nature and magnitude of praedial larceny”. The competitions,...

Principal of the Green Island Primary School in Hanover, Vascianna Mosley, interacts with grade-six students at the institution.

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National Mathematics Programme Yielding Results at Green Island Primary

The Ministry of Education’s National Mathematics Programme has been having a huge impact on the Green Island Primary School in Hanover, says principal of the institution, Vascianna Mosley. Mr. Mosley told JIS News that despite the school being one of Hanover’s high performers in the area of literacy with 85 per cent mastery, it has had a problem with numeracy...

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Hundreds of Girls to Take Part in National Conference Nov. 15

Hundreds of girls are expected to participate in the second staging of the National Conference on Girls’ Education, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, November 15, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Hosted by the St. Hugh’s High School for Girls, this year’s conference will be held under the theme ‘Seeing Tomorrow: Thriving in a Cyber World’. Chair of...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), accepts a token from Ardenne High School student, Jada West, after his Motivational and Empowerment Session at the institution on November 8.

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100 Young Persons to be Appointed National Youth Parliamentarians

Approximately 100 youth from across the island will be officially appointed as National Youth Parliamentarians on Monday, November 27, during an Investiture Ceremony at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston. This announcement was made by State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, on November 8 at Ardenne High School in Kingston, following his Motivational and Empowerment...

Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, addresses a recent Think Tank held at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) headquarters in Kingston.

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Parents to Learn Effective Disciplinary Strategies

Parents and guardians are to benefit from two Parent Villages being staged by the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) this month, during which they will learn effective strategies to discipline their children. The villages, which are part of Parent Month activities, will be held in Kingston and Montego Bay on November 11 and 25, respectively. Chief Executive Officer of the...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson (second right), listens as Opposition Senator, Dr. Floyd Morris (second left), reads a copy of the Disabilities Act written in Braille. They were at the launch of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) public education campaign which aims to promote awareness on disability-related matters, the functions of the agency, and the Disabilities Act. The launch was held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, today (November 9). Others (from left) are Member of the Board of Management for JCPD, Alister McLean; Executive Director of the JCPD, Christine Hendricks and Chairman of the Board of Management, JCPD, Dr. Patricia Holness.

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JCPD Launches Public Education Campaign

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) has launched its public education campaign, which aims to promote awareness of disability-related matters, the functions of the agency, and the Disabilities Act. Delivering the keynote address at the launch held at the Jamaica Conference Centre today (November 9), Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Shahine Robinson, said even though the...