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Mathematics Coordinator for the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Region Seven, Camae Johnson Burrell, addresses Thursday’s (April 11) Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, where she shared details of activities scheduled for National Mathematics Week 2024.
Mathematics Coordinator for the Ministry of Education and Youth’s Region Seven, Camae Johnson Burrell, addresses Thursday’s (April 11) Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’, where she shared details of activities scheduled for National Mathematics Week 2024.

National Mathematics Week Slated for April 14-19

The Ministry of Education and Youth will host its annual National Mathematics Week of activities from Sunday, April 14 to Friday, April 19, under the theme ‘Adding Up the Excitement: Maths Rocks’. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, receives a copy of
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, receives a copy of 'Chief Takyi – Breaker of Chains' from author, Enoch Takyi, during the third Annual Tacky Day celebrations at the St. Mary Parish Library in Port Maria on Monday (April 8). The event was held to honour the courageous acts of Chief Takyi [Tacky], who led the 1760 slave rebellion in Jamaica.

PHOTOS: Tacky Day Celebrations
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on April 9.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks in the House of Representatives on April 9.

House Amends Appropriations Act to Exclude Amounts Related to Statutory Expenditure
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), presents a drum to Acting Vice Principal, Kingston High School, Sashauna Gordon (left) and grade-seven student, Kimani Davis. Occasion was the handover of musical instruments, valued at over $1 million, by the Ministry through its Music, Sports, and Technology (MST) Initiative, at the school’s location at 172 King Street on Tuesday (April 9).
National Security Minister, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (right), presents a drum to Acting Vice Principal, Kingston High School, Sashauna Gordon (left) and grade-seven student, Kimani Davis. Occasion was the handover of musical instruments, valued at over $1 million, by the Ministry through its Music, Sports, and Technology (MST) Initiative, at the school’s location at 172 King Street on Tuesday (April 9).

National Security Ministry Donates Musical Instruments to Kingston High School
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Zavia Mayne (third right), share a photo opportunity with participants during Tuesday’s (April 9) launch of the 2024 National Budget Secondary School Tour at St. Catherine High School. Sharing the moment (from left) are a student of St. Catherine School and Principal, Marlon Campbell; Principal of St. Jago High School, Collette Feurtado-Pryce; and student. The tour is an initiative of the Finance Ministry.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Zavia Mayne (third right), share a photo opportunity with participants during Tuesday’s (April 9) launch of the 2024 National Budget Secondary School Tour at St. Catherine High School. Sharing the moment (from left) are a student of St. Catherine School and Principal, Marlon Campbell; Principal of St. Jago High School, Collette Feurtado-Pryce; and student. The tour is an initiative of the Finance Ministry.

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Ministry Highlights Approved ‘Philosophy of Education for Jamaica’

The Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY) has an approved ‘Philosophy of Education for Jamaica’. A bulletin issued by the Ministry states that in accordance with the recommendations of the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission Report, also known as the Orlando Patterson Report (2021), the Ministry was charged to “widely promote an education philosophy which sees learning as a collaborative interaction...
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The St. Jago High School team proudly display their winning trophy in the 2024 Schools’ Challenge Quiz competition, at a celebratory gathering held on Monday (April 8) at the school
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PHOTOS: St. Jago Celebrates Schools’ Challenge Win

The St. Jago High School team proudly display their winning trophy in the 2024 Schools’ Challenge Quiz competition, at a celebratory gathering held on Monday (April 8) at the school's Monk Street premises in Spanish Town, St Catherine. The members of the team (from left) are Jermaine Miller, Jhanielle Esson (captain), Nathaniel Baker and Kevandra Blake. St. Jago secured victory...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
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Education Minister Highlights Progress Made Over the Past 60 Years

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that despite the various challenges, significant progress has been made in literacy, teacher training, and the accessibility of high-school education, over the past six decades. In her address to educators and stakeholders at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 60th Education Conference 2024, at the Ocean Coral Spring Hotel in Trelawny on...
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Minister of Education and Youth and St. Andrew Eastern Member of Parliament, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (centre), point to the Chambers Lane Wi-Fi sign during the launch of the service in the community on Wednesday (March 27). Others (from left) are Councillor for the Mona Division, Gary Gordon; Principal of Campion College, Grace Baston; and member of the Chambers Lane community, Tavares Charles. Introduction of the Chambers Lane Community Wi-Fi is part of efforts by the USF to close the information divide and ensure widespread internet access.
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PHOTOS: Chambers Lane Wi-Fi Launch

Minister of Education and Youth and St. Andrew Eastern Member of Parliament, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (centre), point to the Chambers Lane Wi-Fi sign during the launch of the service in the community on Wednesday (March 27). Others (from left) are Councillor for the Mona Division, Gary Gordon;...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left); State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (third left) along with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) Devon Sayers; and President of Northern Caribbean University, Dr. Lincoln Edwards, break ground for the construction of a new milking parlor at Northern Caribbean University on Thursday (March 28).
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Agriculture Ministry Partners with NCU to Develop Dairy Sector

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has entered into a partnership with the Northern Caribbean University (NCU), to develop 40 acres of fodder for the dairy sector. The institution also received six Jamaica Hope cattle from the Ministry and a new milking parlour is to be constructed. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green made the announcement at the Jamaica Dairy...
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