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Acting Vice Principal at the St. Catherine based Enid Bennett High School and conceptualize of the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Programme, Latoya Bird-Miller (second right), points to a replica of a handbook, which contains the initiative, during the launch on January 30. Others (from left) are Acting Principal, Winsom Johnson; Education Officer with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Juanita Gordon Hunter; Head Girl, Kiara Mattis; Head Boy, Jeremy Peart; Senior Education Officer with the Ministry, Stephney Webb-Parker; and Supervisor for the Health and Family Life Education Department at the school, Talcea Hamilton.
Acting Vice Principal at the St. Catherine based Enid Bennett High School and conceptualize of the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Programme, Latoya Bird-Miller (second right), points to a replica of a handbook, which contains the initiative, during the launch on January 30. Others (from left) are Acting Principal, Winsom Johnson; Education Officer with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Juanita Gordon Hunter; Head Girl, Kiara Mattis; Head Boy, Jeremy Peart; Senior Education Officer with the Ministry, Stephney Webb-Parker; and Supervisor for the Health and Family Life Education Department at the school, Talcea Hamilton.

Enid Bennett High School Launches Social and Emotional Learning Programme

The Enid Bennett High School, in St. Catherine, has launched an initiative that will foster a nurturing environment where students can strive academically, socially, and emotionally. Speaking at the launch of the Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Programme on January...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (third right) hands over equipment to the Clarendon based Ebony Park Heart Academy on January 31, during a ceremony held at the institution. Others pictured from left are Project Manager with the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Selena Ledgister; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Franklyn Witter; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer; Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton; Senior Environmental Specialist with the World Bank, Kirk C.N. Brown; and Chief Executive Officer of the NFA, Dr. Gavin Bellamy.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (third right) hands over equipment to the Clarendon based Ebony Park Heart Academy on January 31, during a ceremony held at the institution. Others pictured from left are Project Manager with the National Fisheries Authority (NFA), Selena Ledgister; Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Franklyn Witter; Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer; Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton; Senior Environmental Specialist with the World Bank, Kirk C.N. Brown; and Chief Executive Officer of the NFA, Dr. Gavin Bellamy.

Ebony Park Heart Academy Receives Equipment
Students from the Mt. Alvernia Preparatory and Kindergarten school in Montego Bay, St. James, participate in a road march on Monday (January 27), to mark the school’s centennial anniversary.
Students from the Mt. Alvernia Preparatory and Kindergarten school in Montego Bay, St. James, participate in a road march on Monday (January 27), to mark the school’s centennial anniversary.

MT. Alvernia Preparatory Celebrating A Century Of Excellence
Image of a hopscotch course to encourage play.
Image of a hopscotch course to encourage play.

National Observance Of Play Day February 5
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, converses with students during a tablet computer presentation ceremony at Ensom City Primary School in St. Catherine on Thursday (January 30). Five students each from Ensom City Primary and Eltham Park Primary School, also in St. Catherine, were provided with tablet computers under the Government’s
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, converses with students during a tablet computer presentation ceremony at Ensom City Primary School in St. Catherine on Thursday (January 30). Five students each from Ensom City Primary and Eltham Park Primary School, also in St. Catherine, were provided with tablet computers under the Government’s 'Connect a Child' Programme.

Ten Students At Ensom City And Eltham Primary Schools Gifted Tablet Computers

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Central, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre) interacts with students during a tablet computer presentation ceremony at Ensom City Primary School in the parish on Thursday (January 30). The tablets were distributed under the Universal Service Fund (USF) ‘Connect a Child’ programme, which provides deserving students with access to the digital tools necessary for their academic success.
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PHOTOS: Minister Grange Hands Over Tablets To Students

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Central, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre) interacts with students during a tablet computer presentation ceremony at Ensom City Primary School in the parish on Thursday (January 30). The tablets were distributed under the Universal Service Fund (USF) ‘Connect a Child’ programme, which provides deserving students with access...
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Stalwart in the development of the University of Technology (UTech), the late Dr. Alfred Sangster.
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Education Ministry Hails Dr. Alfred Sangster as Visionary Leader

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is hailing the sterling contribution of the late Dr. Alfred Sangster to the development of the University of Technology (UTech). Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Tertiary Unit, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, who represented portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, at UTech’s Administrative Staff Association’s 22nd Annual General Meeting on...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the centennial celebrations of Chetwood Memorial Primary School, Mount Alvernia Prep School, and Mount Alvernia High School at the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Montego Bay, St James, on January 26.
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Government Welcomes Support of the Church

The Government welcomes the support of the church in addressing literacy, numeracy, and character development within the nation’s schools, says Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. Addressing a recent gathering of worshippers and other educational stakeholders at the Roman Catholic Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Montego Bay, St. James, Dr. Morris Dixon, reminded...
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Grade 7 Academy Instructional Leader, Dr. Faith Alexander, addresses the launch of the Grade 7 Academy at Holy Trinity High School in Kingston, on Thursday (January 23).
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Early Success for Grade 7 Academy Programme

The Grade 7 Academy, which has been operational at Holy Trinity High School in Kingston since September, is already reporting progress in student performance. The programme, spearheaded by St. Michael’s College in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, offers an adjusted curriculum focused on remedial reading, writing and numeracy. Student *Anthony Brown, who is enrolled in...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address at an Inspirational Motivational Day event at the Portland-based College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), on January 25.
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Labs in Secondary Schools to Be Equipped

A total of 189 labs across secondary schools are to be transformed through an initiative by the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, to allow Jamaican students to better hone their skills. Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, said that through the Jamaica Education Project, some US$30 million will be spent to equip these labs. “Agriculture...
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