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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, addresses participants in Monday’s (April 29) opening ceremony for the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Sixth Annual Field Services Conference at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel and Spa in St. James.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, addresses participants in Monday’s (April 29) opening ceremony for the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Sixth Annual Field Services Conference at the Hilton Rose Hall Hotel and Spa in St. James.

Education Ministry Underscores the Significance of Child Month

The Ministry of Education and Youth is actively promoting the significance of Child Month 2024, which starts on May 1, as a pivotal period to raise awareness and advocate for the rights and protection of children across Jamaica. State Minister,...
Executive Director of the Overseas Examination Commission, Hector Stephenson
Executive Director of the Overseas Examination Commission, Hector Stephenson

School Administrators Urged to Comply with Regulations That Govern Handling of Examination Materials
Senior Education Officer, Core Curriculum Unit, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Lorna Thompson, addresses the Norman Manley High School Maths Conference held at the institution in Kingston on Friday (April 19). The event was part of activities for Maths Week from April 14 to 19 under the theme
Senior Education Officer, Core Curriculum Unit, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Lorna Thompson, addresses the Norman Manley High School Maths Conference held at the institution in Kingston on Friday (April 19). The event was part of activities for Maths Week from April 14 to 19 under the theme 'Adding Up the Excitement: Maths Rocks’

PHOTOS: Norman Manley High Maths Conference
Professor Mervyn Morris (left) and Chair, Board of Management, National Library of Jamaica, Joy Douglas (right) view the honorary bust of the former Poet Laureate of Jamaica, following the unveiling ceremony held at the National Library of Jamaica in Kingston on Sunday (April 21).
Professor Mervyn Morris (left) and Chair, Board of Management, National Library of Jamaica, Joy Douglas (right) view the honorary bust of the former Poet Laureate of Jamaica, following the unveiling ceremony held at the National Library of Jamaica in Kingston on Sunday (April 21).

PHOTOS: Book Launch and Bust Unveiling for Professor Mervyn Morris
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, addresses a Tertiary Recruitment Drive, held at the Manchester High School, Mandeville on April 19.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, addresses a Tertiary Recruitment Drive, held at the Manchester High School, Mandeville on April 19.

Tertiary Recruitment Drive Held in Mandeville

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Future Ready Conference to Be Held from April 23 to 26

The University of Technology (UTech) is set to host in partnership with 21st Century Education and the Ministry of Education and Youth, the Future Ready International Conference from April 23 to 26. The event will be held under the theme ‘Global Competency for a Global Economy’. A bulletin issued by the Ministry stated that the collaboration aims to create a...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left) and Director, Social Security in the Ministry, Suzette Morris (centre), receive gifts from Board Chair, Bull Bay Primary and Infant School, Jodi Bernard Kerr (right). Occasion was a visit to the institution in St. Thomas on Friday (April 19), to participate in the school’s rebranding project. The Ministry has played a key role in the rebranding by instituting a uniform project to benefit all students.
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PHOTOS: Bull Bay Primary and Infant School Rebranding Launch

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (left) and Director, Social Security in the Ministry, Suzette Morris (centre), receive gifts from Board Chair, Bull Bay Primary and Infant School, Jodi Bernard Kerr (right). Occasion was a visit to the institution in St. Thomas on Friday (April 19), to participate in the school’s rebranding project. The Ministry has...
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National Mathematics Coordinator in the Ministry of Education and Youth,  Simone Williams, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank.
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Parents Urged to Promote Maths in the Home

Parents are being encouraged to promote mathematics in the home while doing regular day-to-day activities with their children. National Mathematics Coordinator in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Simone Williams, gave the advice during a recent JIS Think Tank, where she provided tips on how parents can help their children to develop an appreciation for the subject. The Ministry is...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over the Special Education Unit at the Hope Valley Experimental School in St. Andrew on Thursday (April 18). Joining her (from left) are Education Officer in the Ministry’s Special Education Unit, Christina Addington; Country Representative, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Dr. Jaidev Singh; students Jehue Mullings and Ashley Holland; Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels; Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) President, Hope Valley Experimental, Georgette McGlashen-Miller; Board Chairman of the school, Noel Osbourne; and Principal, Anthony Grant.
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PHOTOS: Hope Valley Experimental Gets Special Education Unit

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), cuts the ribbon to officially hand over the Special Education Unit at the Hope Valley Experimental School in St. Andrew on Thursday (April 18). Joining her (from left) are Education Officer in the Ministry’s Special Education Unit, Christina Addington; Country Representative, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Dr. Jaidev...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (centre), listen to a point being made by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, during Wednesday’s (April 17) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Education Philosophy Developed for Jamaica

The Education Philosophy for Jamaica has been finalised says Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. It reads: “Under God, the Jamaican educational philosophy embraces diverse learning capacities and styles, aiming to nurture each learner’s full potential. We provide a comprehensive education, blending academic and vocational pursuits with values-based teachings and life skills. Our focus is on fostering community...
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Operations Manager at CHEETAH Toys and More, LLC, Yanique Wallace (left), shows the iCHEETAH robot to Juris Doctor, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the entity, Paulette Trowers (centre), and Senior Teacher and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Designate at the Alpha Infant School, in Kingston, Sabrina Raymond-Hunter, ahead of a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, on April 16. The smart educational AI-powered tool is designed with several interactive features to capture children
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Senior Teacher Endorses Robot to Assist in Educating Infant and Primary School Students

Senior Teacher at Alpha Infant School, Sabrina Raymond-Hunter, has endorsed the ‘ICHEETAH’ robot, a smart educational AI-powered tool that will advance the way young children learn and interact with technology. The robot, developed by CHEETAH Toys and More, LLC, is designed to engage and educate children at the infant and early-primary levels of education in a fun and interactive manner,...
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