The Ministry of Education and Youth is intensifying its efforts to acquire and instal more closed-circuit television (CCTV) surveillance systems in schools. “Our goal is to have all our schools with some number of CCTV installed. We have done an assessment of what exists in the system currently. We know how many there are at each school, how many are...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the handover of a cheque for $4.5 million by the European Union (EU) to facilitate the staging of three literacy summer camps in Kingston for primary-school students. The official handover ceremony was held on June 25 at the offices of the European Union Delegation in Kingston.

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 staff are being encouraged to register for the four-day event, which is scheduled to take place July 9 to 12....

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.

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.

The National Education Trust (NET) has called on Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora to maintain their support for initiatives aimed at improving the country's education sector. “We have many needs in the education sector that I’m sure you are well aware of and, of course, we can accept [donations] to cover specific activities or specific projects,” said Director,...

Nine small ruminant farmers across the country are benefiting from a project facilitated through partnership between the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) and the Langston University in Oklahoma, United States. The Mitigating Effects of Heat Stress in Caribbean Animal Production Project, valued at US$30,000, began in May. The initiative also involves collaboration with the College of Agriculture, Science and Education...