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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, delivers the keynote address during the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation’s Primary Exit Profile (PEP) scholarship reception, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Sunday (October 6).
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, delivers the keynote address during the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation’s Primary Exit Profile (PEP) scholarship reception, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Sunday (October 6).

JN Foundation Awards Scholarships to 47 Students

The Jamaica National (JN) Foundation has awarded scholarships to 47 students who excelled in the recent sitting of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP). Of the 47 scholarships, 37 will be five-year awards while the remaining 10 awards will be one-time...
Acting Special Projects Manager at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Charnele Henry (seated, centre) shares a light moment with students from Lannaman’s Preparatory School (seated from left) Sabia Smellie, Tanice Barrett, Nosal Wilson, Malia DaCosta and other students, after the JIS Heritage School Tour visit to the institution on October 3. The students were engaged in an interactive discussion on the theme for Heritage Week ‘One Love, One People, One Heritage’.
Acting Special Projects Manager at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Charnele Henry (seated, centre) shares a light moment with students from Lannaman’s Preparatory School (seated from left) Sabia Smellie, Tanice Barrett, Nosal Wilson, Malia DaCosta and other students, after the JIS Heritage School Tour visit to the institution on October 3. The students were engaged in an interactive discussion on the theme for Heritage Week ‘One Love, One People, One Heritage’.

PHOTO: JIS Heritage School Tour – Lannaman’s Preparatory
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the annual general meeting of the Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA), held on Friday (October 4) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the annual general meeting of the Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA), held on Friday (October 4) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

Education Ministry to Strengthen Collaboration with JISA
Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) Chairman, Dr. Adrian Stokes, addresses Thursday’s (October 3) ETOC Press Conference held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew.
Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) Chairman, Dr. Adrian Stokes, addresses Thursday’s (October 3) ETOC Press Conference held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew.

Ministry of Education and Youth to Be Reviewed
Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) Chairman, Dr. Adrian Stokes, addresses Thursday’s (October 3) ETOC Press Conference held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew.
Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) Chairman, Dr. Adrian Stokes, addresses Thursday’s (October 3) ETOC Press Conference held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew.

Action Taken on 136 Recommendations to Transform Education Sector

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
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400 Schools Now Have Ramps

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, has informed that almost 400 schools now have ramps installed, as efforts are made to accommodate students with physical challenges who use wheelchairs to access classes. “Additionally, we are beginning, for those schools with multiple levels, to put in lifts so that our students have access. We're not there yet in terms...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers a statement to the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 1).
Education

Education Transformation on Track

The Ministry of Education and Youth continues to put measures in place to address needs in the sector and improve student outcomes. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Favyal Williams, said there is urgent need to strengthen the fundamentals in literacy and numeracy to boost Mathematics and English scores. To achieve the objectives, focus is being placed on increasing teacher quality and effectiveness;...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the Jamaica Cultural Devlopment Commission (JCDC) Marcus Garvey Awards for Excellence in the Performing Arts, on October 1, at the Little Theatre in Kingston.
Education

Marcus Garvey In Schools Project Extended To 23 Primary Schools

The Marcus Garvey in Schools (MGIS) Project is being extended to 23 primary schools. Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure in her address at the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Marcus Garvey Awards for Excellence in the Performing Arts, held on Tuesday (October 1) at the Little Theatre, in Kingston. This is in line with the...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Tuesday’s (October 1) Board Chairs Training Session for Region Six at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
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Financial Management Tool Being Piloted In St. Catherine Schools

A financial management tool, aimed at improving record-keeping and analysis of school-level income and expenditure, is being piloted in some St. Catherine schools. Being funded through a US$200,000 Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) grant, the tool will ensure more effective management of school resources. “I’m happy to report that there is good acceptance of it,” said Minister of Education and Youth,...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Tuesday’s (October 1) Board Chairs Training Session for Region Six, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
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School Board Chairs Urged to Make Sure Meetings are Minuted

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, is urging school Board Chairs to ensure that meetings are minuted. “They should be minuted in terms of the important discussions of the Boards and the decisions that have been taken. We have provided for you a platform on which Board minutes should be uploaded, so that we have a chance at...
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Custos of Manchester, Garfield Green, addresses a function to launch the 2024/05 academic year in the parish and unveil a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Programme, held recently at the Winston Jones High School.
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Custos of Manchester Unveils STEM Education Programme

The Office of the Custos of Manchester has launched a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education Programme, aimed at fostering critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills among students in the parish. The objective is to prepare young minds for the future by equipping them with the knowledge and competencies needed in the STEM fields. “To achieve this, we must...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the opening of the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) World Congress at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on September 25.
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Minister Williams Commends CCCJ’s Role in Advancing Higher Education

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, has commended the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) for its role in assuring quality in higher education in Jamaica. “CCCJ... continues to play an instrumental role in advancing higher education through programme, curriculum, assessment design and development, certification and awards,” she said. “Through innovative approaches, the Council has expanded programme...
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