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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, converses with Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) President, Professor Andrew Spencer, during a Media Day press briefing at the institution’s main campus at Palisadoes Park in Kingston, on Monday (September 23).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, converses with Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) President, Professor Andrew Spencer, during a Media Day press briefing at the institution’s main campus at Palisadoes Park in Kingston, on Monday (September 23).

Caribbean Maritime University to Establish Campus in Suriname

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) has announced a groundbreaking partnership to establish a campus in Suriname. This collaboration with the Maritime Authority of Suriname (MAS) and Suriname Foundation for Logistics Training (FLT), aims to bring world-class maritime and logistics education...
Executive Director of the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Dr. Karlene DeGrasse-Deslandes (left) and Board Chair of the Digicel Foundation, Joy Clark, play with students in the ball pit in the sensory room, which adjoins the new inclusive classroom at the Salvation Army Arthur Wint Basic School in Lucea, Hanover. The classroom, which is part of the ECC’s Inclusive Legacy Project in collaboration was Digicel Foundation, was officially handed over on September 18.
Executive Director of the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Dr. Karlene DeGrasse-Deslandes (left) and Board Chair of the Digicel Foundation, Joy Clark, play with students in the ball pit in the sensory room, which adjoins the new inclusive classroom at the Salvation Army Arthur Wint Basic School in Lucea, Hanover. The classroom, which is part of the ECC’s Inclusive Legacy Project in collaboration was Digicel Foundation, was officially handed over on September 18.

Salvation Army Arthur Wint Basic School Gets Inclusive Classroom
Principal of Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College, Ricardo Bennett, delivers remarks during the recent 50th anniversary media launch at the institution’s campus in Granville, St. James.
Principal of Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College, Ricardo Bennett, delivers remarks during the recent 50th anniversary media launch at the institution’s campus in Granville, St. James.

Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College to Mark 50th Anniversary with Year-Long Celebrations
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, greets Excelsior Community College Principal, Philmore McCarthy, during the institution’s 50th anniversary church service on Sunday (September 22). The service was held at Vineyard Town Methodist Church in Kingston. With them are: Member of Parliament for St. Andrew South Eastern, Julian Robinson (second right); and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, greets Excelsior Community College Principal, Philmore McCarthy, during the institution’s 50th anniversary church service on Sunday (September 22). The service was held at Vineyard Town Methodist Church in Kingston. With them are: Member of Parliament for St. Andrew South Eastern, Julian Robinson (second right); and Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby.

PHOTOS: Excelsior Community College 50th Anniversary Church Service
State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (third left), is assisted in planting a tree during Friday’s (September 20) launch of the Peace Gardens in Schools Competition, at Kingston High School. The initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Youth and the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA). Observing (from left) are Director of Safety and Security in Schools, Ministry of Education and Youth, Richard Troupe; Chair, Violence Prevention Alliance, Dr. Elizabeth Ward; and Kingston High School Principal, Jermaine Luten, and students, Amoy Gibbs and D
State Minister in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (third left), is assisted in planting a tree during Friday’s (September 20) launch of the Peace Gardens in Schools Competition, at Kingston High School. The initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Education and Youth and the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA). Observing (from left) are Director of Safety and Security in Schools, Ministry of Education and Youth, Richard Troupe; Chair, Violence Prevention Alliance, Dr. Elizabeth Ward; and Kingston High School Principal, Jermaine Luten, and students, Amoy Gibbs and D'Andre Burke.

Peace Gardens In Schools Competition Launched

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Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Andrew McRae.
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USF Distributing Tablets under ‘Connect a Child’ Programme

The Universal Service Fund (USF) has commenced the distribution of tablets under its Connect a Child programme for the 2024/25 academic year. Students in Manchester and St. Elizabeth have already received their devices, and presentations will be made to pupils in Westmoreland, Hanover, Trelawny and St. James on Friday (September 20). Acting Chief Executive Officer of the USF, Andrew McRae,...
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Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left) participates in the ground-breaking exercise for the construction of the Overseas Examinations Commission
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OEC to Build State-of-the Art, Multi-Purpose Facility

The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) broke ground on Wednesday (September 18) for its new state-of-the-art facility. The four-storey multipurpose structure, scheduled for completion in 2026, represents investment of $1.5 billion, with the possibility of an additional $400 million to $600 million for the buildout of digital infrastructure. It will be equipped with cutting-edge computer laboratories, augmented and virtual reality laboratories,...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), assists Founder of the Angel Foundation, Angelia Christian, with cutting the ribbon for the official opening of an AutoCAD room at the Greater Portmore High School in St. Catherine, on September 18. Sharing the moment is Principal of the school, Ricardo Ross.
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Foundation Sponsors AutoCAD Room at Greater Portmore High School

Students at the Greater Portmore High School in St. Catherine are benefiting from an AutoCAD room, courtesy of the United Kingdom (UK)-based Angel Foundation. The Foundation has equipped the facility with several desktop computers, chairs, stools, wall plaques, clocks, monitors, and fans, as part of its mission to make a difference, and to ensure that IT suites are available for...
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Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), breaks ground for the construction of the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) new state-of-the-art multipurpose facility, on Wednesday (September 18), at the Commission
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OEC Breaks Ground for State-of-the-Art Multipurpose Facility

The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) broke ground on Wednesday (September 18), for its more than $1 billion state-of-the-art multipurpose facility, at its Manhattan Road address in Kingston. Dubbed the ‘Digital Hub’, it will comprise computer labs, augmented/virtual reality labs, and examination rooms. It will also facilitate the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) operations in Jamaica. Speaking at the event, Education and...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers a statement during Tuesday’s (September 17) sitting of the House of Representatives.
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Eleven Additional Schools Taken Off the Shift System

Eleven additional schools have been taken off the shift system by the Ministry of Education and Youth. This, of the remaining 34 that were utilising the system since 2020, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams has said. Mrs. Williams, who made the disclosure in a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 17), said the most recent institutions to...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), addresses the audience at the official launch of the new school year, at Clarendon College, on September 17. With the Minister (third right) is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
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Education Minister Highlights Improvements in PEP Exam

There have been marked improvements in the results of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations at the grade-five level, says Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. “We are very encouraged with the improvement in students’ performance in Language Arts. Approximately 68 per cent of the students achieved proficiency or higher, a substantial increase from 40 per cent last...
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