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Chief Executive Officer of the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Dr. Ruby Brown, provides details about the Public Sector Leadership Development Conference during a JIS Think Tank on June 27. The conference will be held from July 9 to 12.
Chief Executive Officer of the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Dr. Ruby Brown, provides details about the Public Sector Leadership Development Conference during a JIS Think Tank on June 27. The conference will be held from July 9 to 12.

Mind Stages Public Sector Leadership Development Conference July 9 to 12

The Management Institute for National Development (MIND) is targeting more than 250 senior public-sector members in Jamaica and the wider region to participate in its annual Public Sector Leadership Development Conference.Permanent secretaries, heads of agencies, directors general and other senior...
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the Abilities Foundation graduation ceremony held on the grounds of the institution in Kingston on Thursday (June 27). Approximately 41 students with disabilities successfully completed their studies and were awarded certificates in areas such as Carpentry, Beauty Services, Design and Décor, Data Operation and Housekeeping.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the Abilities Foundation graduation ceremony held on the grounds of the institution in Kingston on Thursday (June 27). Approximately 41 students with disabilities successfully completed their studies and were awarded certificates in areas such as Carpentry, Beauty Services, Design and Décor, Data Operation and Housekeeping.

PHOTOS: Abilities Foundation Graduation Ceremony
Custos of Manchester, Garfield Green, addresses the Yabnel Preparatory & Care Centre graduation ceremony held on Thursday (June 27) at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica, Goodness & Mercy Temple in Manchester.
Custos of Manchester, Garfield Green, addresses the Yabnel Preparatory & Care Centre graduation ceremony held on Thursday (June 27) at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica, Goodness & Mercy Temple in Manchester.

PHOTOS: Yabnel Preparatory Graduation Ceremony
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NET Urges Continued Support for Education Sector
Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Marina Young, receives a cheque from Lead Researcher for the Mitigating Effects of Heat Stress in Caribbean Animal Production Project, Langston University in the United States (US), Dr. Ryszard Puchala. The initiative, which is being facilitated through partnership with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), will benefit nine small ruminant farmers across the country.
Chief Executive Officer of the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), Marina Young, receives a cheque from Lead Researcher for the Mitigating Effects of Heat Stress in Caribbean Animal Production Project, Langston University in the United States (US), Dr. Ryszard Puchala. The initiative, which is being facilitated through partnership with the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA), will benefit nine small ruminant farmers across the country.

Nine Small Ruminant Farmers Benefiting from RADA-Langston University Partnership

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), and Principal of Half -Way-Tree Primary School in Kingston, Carol O’Connor Clarke (second right), interact with graduates during the institution’s school-leaving exercise on Tuesday (June 25). The ceremony was held at the institution’s campus on Burlington Avenue in Kingston.
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PHOTOS: Half-Way-Tree Primary School Leaving Exercise

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), and Principal of Half -Way-Tree Primary School in Kingston, Carol O’Connor Clarke (second right), interact with graduates during the institution’s school-leaving exercise on Tuesday (June 25). The ceremony was held at the institution’s campus on Burlington Avenue in Kingston.
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Education Ministry Explains School Transfer Procedure for Students

The Ministry of Education and Youth is advising that general transfers of students between schools are not facilitated, except in specific adverse circumstances. According to a Ministry bulletin, this policy ensures that educational placements remain stable and aligned with academic processes. Parents and guardians seeking transfers for students entering high school through the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) placement process are...
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Acting Coordinator of the Scientific Research Council’s Science and Technology Education Unit, Latanniya Johnson, says the annual Summer Attachment Programme seeks to transform educators’ approach to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education.
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Educators Encouraged to Participate in Summer Attachment Programme of SRC

Educators are being encouraged to participate in the Scientific Research Council (SRC) 2024 Summer Attachment Programme. The initiative is scheduled for July 23 to 26 and is open to teachers in training and professionals already in the classroom at the primary and secondary levels. Acting Coordinator of the SRC’s Science and Technology Education Unit, Latanniya Johnson, told JIS News that...
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Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right, standing), assists students to navigate the new laptop computers donated to the Bethabara Primary School by e- Learning Jamaica Company Limited. Observing (from left) are Principal of Bethabara Primary School, Cecil Hamilton; and Chief Executive Officer, E-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee. The official handover ceremony was held on June 21 at the school’s Manchester location. The devices were handed over to the Bethabara and Broadleaf Primary Schools under the Tablets in Schools Programme.
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PHOTOS: Laptop Computer Donation

Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (right, standing), assists students to navigate the new laptop computers donated to the Bethabara Primary School by e- Learning Jamaica Company Limited. Observing (from left) are Principal of Bethabara Primary School, Cecil Hamilton; and Chief Executive Officer, E-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee. The official handover ceremony was held on June 21 at...
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President, Parent-Teacher Association, Black River High School, Camar Green-Clarke (left), along with (from second left) President of the Jamaica Association of Montreal, Mark Henry; President of the Student Council of Black River High School, Dedrianna Farquharson; Jamaica
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Black River High School Gets Renovated Bathroom Facilities

The female bathroom facilities at the Black River High School in St. Elizabeth have been renovated and upgraded, courtesy of the Jamaican Diaspora in Canada. The facility was officially handed over by members of the group to the school, as part of the broader Diaspora Day of Service initiative on June 20. In her remarks, Vice Principal at the Black...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right) with Global Jamaica Diaspora Council member and Education Sector Leader, Dr. Sandra Colly Durand, following the unveiling of the Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy at the recently held 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.
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Mentorship Academy Unveiled

The inaugural Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy (JDMA) was officially unveiled on June 19, on the final day of the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. The initiative is the brainchild of Global Jamaica Diaspora Council member and Education Sector Leader, Dr. Sandra Colly Durand, and is supported by the Ministry of...
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