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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), is saluted by cadets as he enters the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) at Palisadoes Park, Kingston, for a recent tour. Accompanying him are Minister of State in the Labour Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second right), and CMU President, Professor Andrew Spencer (fourth left). The visit was geared towards developing future collaboration and strengthening ongoing relations.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (centre), is saluted by cadets as he enters the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) at Palisadoes Park, Kingston, for a recent tour. Accompanying him are Minister of State in the Labour Ministry, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second right), and CMU President, Professor Andrew Spencer (fourth left). The visit was geared towards developing future collaboration and strengthening ongoing relations.

PHOTOS: Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. Tours Caribbean Maritime University Main Campus

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers the keynote address during the National Education Trust (NET) Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony, held on December 19 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers the keynote address during the National Education Trust (NET) Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony, held on December 19 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

PHOTOS: Minister Williams Adresses National Education Trust Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony
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Close up of man completing a document.

95 Per Cent of Early-Childhood Institutions Registered with ECC
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (third left) along with (from left) Campus Registrar, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, Dr. Donovan Stanberry; Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Professor Densil Williams; Former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall and Lady Hall; and former Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips, share a photo opportunity at the official dedication ceremony for the Kenneth O. Hall Administrative Building held at the Undercroft, UWI Mona Campus, recently. Professor Hall, a former principal of the Mona campus, was instrumental in the construction of the administrative complex.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (third left) along with (from left) Campus Registrar, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, Dr. Donovan Stanberry; Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Professor Densil Williams; Former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall and Lady Hall; and former Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips, share a photo opportunity at the official dedication ceremony for the Kenneth O. Hall Administrative Building held at the Undercroft, UWI Mona Campus, recently. Professor Hall, a former principal of the Mona campus, was instrumental in the construction of the administrative complex.

PHOTOS: Dedication of Kenneth Hall Building
Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Chair, Trisha Williams-Singh.
Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Chair, Trisha Williams-Singh.

ECC Invites Christmas Donations for Early-Childhood Institutions

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (December 13) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.
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Education Ministry Introduces Behaviour Change Support for Students

The Ministry of Education and Youth has introduced a behaviour change support model for students, aimed at ensuring that their basic and mental health, safety, security, and behavioural and nutritional needs are met. Rollout of the Behaviour Change Support Services for Students in primary and secondary schools will begin in the new school term in January 2024. In secondary schools,...
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Chair, Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Trisha Williams-Singh, interacts with St. Peter Claver Primary and Infant School students Arianna Temple (left) and Kimarney Allen, during the launch of Sagicor Foundation’s 2019/20 Adopt-A-School programme at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew, in 2019.
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ECC Urges Compliance by Operators of Unregistered Early Childhood Institutions

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) is urging operators of unregistered early-childhood institutions (ECIs) islandwide to take steps to become fully compliant with the organisation. Under the Early Childhood Act and Regulations (2005), all ECIs must be registered with the Commission to receive a permit to operate. ECC Chair, Trisha Williams-Singh, told JIS News that there are currently 92 delinquent ECIs...
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Project Manager for Community-based Rehabilitation Jamaica (CBRJ), Sandrea Long-White.
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CBRJ Supporting Children with Disabilities for Over 40 Years

Community Based Rehabilitation Jamaica (CBRJ), located in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, has been supporting children with disabilities and their families for more than 40 years. The CBRJ provides a range of services, including developmental and psychological assessments, therapeutic intervention and referral services, which can lead to the cognitive and social development of children and adolescents with disabilities. Project Manager, Sandrea...
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NPTAJ General End of School Term and Calendar Year Meeting

Attention: Parents of Jamaica The National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ) will be hosting a General End of School Term and Calendar Year Meeting on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 6:00PM – 8:00PM via Zoom. Zoom Log in details: Meeting ID: 840 8058 3282 Passcode: 355 089 Looking forward to your participation. Stewart Jacobs President NPTAJ Telephone: 876-470-8452
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers the keynote address at the handover of a smartroom at the St. Catherine-based Homestead Primary and Infant School, recently.
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Principals Must Comply with Provisions of Data Protection Act

The Ministry of Education and Youth has engaged school principals to ensure that they are in compliance with provisions under the new Data Protection Act. On December 1 the Act came into effect. It provides greater safeguards for the handling of personal information of Jamaicans held in physical or electronic form. This legislation was passed in 2020 and is set...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses students at the Transforming Education for National Development (TREND) Pop-up event at Black River High School in St. Elizabeth on December 6.
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Billions in Investments Coming for Education

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Willaims, says that billions of dollars in investments are coming to enhance the learning environment at schools across the island. The initiative is in keeping with recommendations in the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC) report, which highlighted the need for infrastructure upgrades to create modern school environments. The Minister said it is important...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), tries out a tablet in the smartroom at the St. Catherine-based Homestead Primary and Infant School, while Regional Director with the Ministry, Sophia Forbes Hall (right), observes. Occasion was the official opening of the facility on Wednesday (December 6), which was established by the Digicel Foundation at a cost of US$60,000.  Social Development Consultant with the Digicel Foundation, Miguel Williams (second left), and Principal of the school, Sophia Deer (third right), show students, Leandra Lawrence (right) and Shanoya Samuels, how to operate the devices.
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Homestead Primary Gets Smart Room

Students attending the St. Catherine-based Homestead Primary and Infant School now have access to a smartroom, which is equipped with information and communications technology (ICT) devices to enhance learning. Digicel Foundation retrofitted an existing space to accommodate the smartroom, which represents an investment of US$60,000. It boasts 12 laptops, 12 tablets, a smart board, a printer, air-conditioning units and is...
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