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Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks (seventh right) and Chairman of the Jamaica Howard University Affinity Network (JHUAN), Don Christian (eighth right), share a moment with the 2023 recipients of the JHUAN scholarship award.
Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey P. Marks (seventh right) and Chairman of the Jamaica Howard University Affinity Network (JHUAN), Don Christian (eighth right), share a moment with the 2023 recipients of the JHUAN scholarship award.

JHUAN Awards US$102,000 in Scholarships to Jamaican Students at Howard University

The Jamaica Howard University Affinity Network (JHUAN) has announced the award of US$102,000 in scholarships to 25 students of Jamaican heritage attending Howard University. Each awardee has received US$4,000 to help offset their tuition. The recipients will be recognised at...
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the launch of the University of Technology Jamaica’s UTech Open School of Lifelong Learning and Professional Development, on Thursday (September 5). The ceremony was held at UTech’s main campus in Papine, St. Andrew.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the launch of the University of Technology Jamaica’s UTech Open School of Lifelong Learning and Professional Development, on Thursday (September 5). The ceremony was held at UTech’s main campus in Papine, St. Andrew.

UTech Open School Launched
Principal of Alley Primary School in Clarendon, Judith Richards (third left), and Chairman, Junior Maragh (fourth right), are accompanied by senior personnel from the Ministry of Education and Youth, and other officials of the institution in viewing a newly built roof at the school on Tuesday (September 3). The new roof replaces the previous structure, which was severely damaged during Hurricane Beryl’s passage, just south of Jamaica, on July 3.
Principal of Alley Primary School in Clarendon, Judith Richards (third left), and Chairman, Junior Maragh (fourth right), are accompanied by senior personnel from the Ministry of Education and Youth, and other officials of the institution in viewing a newly built roof at the school on Tuesday (September 3). The new roof replaces the previous structure, which was severely damaged during Hurricane Beryl’s passage, just south of Jamaica, on July 3.

Seamless Start to 2024/25 Academic Year for Alley Primary School
Parents bringing their children to Black River Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth, on Monday’s (September 2) start of the 2024/25 academic year.
Parents bringing their children to Black River Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth, on Monday’s (September 2) start of the 2024/25 academic year.

Welcome Reopening of Several Schools in St. Elizabeth for 2024/25 Academic Year
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), with some of the over 500 scholarship awardees at the recent ceremony, held at the AC Mariott Hotel, in New Kingston.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), with some of the over 500 scholarship awardees at the recent ceremony, held at the AC Mariott Hotel, in New Kingston.

Scholarship Recipients Called on to Assist the Transformation Process in Public Health

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Director, Meteorological Services Branch, Evan Thompson, delivers the keynote address during the Jamaica Public Service and Partners Cooperative Credit Union Limited’s recent Scholarship Awards Luncheon at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. As part of their commitment to educational development, the entity awards a tertiary scholarship and 50 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) bursaries to students annually.
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PHOTOS: JPS and Partners Cooperative Credit Union Scholarship Awards Luncheon

Director, Meteorological Services Branch, Evan Thompson, delivers the keynote address during the Jamaica Public Service and Partners Cooperative Credit Union Limited’s recent Scholarship Awards Luncheon at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. As part of their commitment to educational development, the entity awards a tertiary scholarship and 50 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) bursaries to students annually.
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Chief Business Executive, City and Guilds, Dr. Ventley Brown, speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (September 4).
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City and Guilds Offering Fully Subsidised Diploma in Engineering

The City and Guilds Institute is offering a fully subsidised Diploma in Engineering to secondary-level students as one of its Skills Proficiency Awards, through a contract with the Ministry of Education and Youth. A 10-year contract was signed in November 2019 for the provision of examinations in Mathematics, English, Customer Service and Skills Proficiency Awards across 12 occupational pathways, including...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (foreground), is briefed on developments at Yallahs High School in St. Thomas by Principal, Mark Malabver, during a meeting with members of the institution’s leadership on Wednesday (September 4). Also listening is Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson (third left).
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PHOTOS: Minister Williams Visits Yallahs High School

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (foreground), is briefed on developments at Yallahs High School in St. Thomas by Principal, Mark Malabver, during a meeting with members of the institution’s leadership on Wednesday (September 4). Also listening is Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson (third left).
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Mathematics Coach in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Tameka Lodge-Fenton (left); Chief Business Executive at City & Guilds, Dr. Ventley Brown, and Business Development Officer at City & Guilds, Racheed Reid, participate in a JIS Think Tank on September 4.
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City & Guilds Provides a Viable Exit Exam Option for Students

Students are being encouraged to consider the City and Guilds Mathematics proficiency examination as a viable exit option to the regionally administered Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exam. City and Guilds is an internationally recognised British examination body based in London and with operations in 80 countries globally. Mathematics Coach in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Tameka Lodge-Fenton, told...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking during Wednesday’s (September 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Education Minister Reiterates That Payment of School Fees Not Mandatory

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, is reminding schools that the payment of fees for student enrolment is not mandatory. “Yes, we encourage our parents to contribute as they can. No student should be denied access to their fundamental human rights because they cannot pay the fee that some schools dictate for them to pay,” Mrs. Williams said....
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking during Wednesday’s (September 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Most Schools Reporting Significant Student Turnout for First Week of 2024/25 Academic Year

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, is reporting that only two of the island’s 1,009 primary and secondary schools have reported not having students returning as yet, whether online or face-to-face. “They expect to have full engagement by Monday (September 9),” Mrs. Williams said. She was speaking during Wednesday’s (September 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Mrs....
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