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Minister of Labour and Social Security, and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., cuts the ribbon to open a new Smart Room at the Mineral Heights Primary School. The facility was handed over by the Foundation on November 14. Sharing the moment (from left) are Minister of Education and Youth Regional Director, Region 7, Barrington Richardson; Mineral Heights Primary School Board Chairman, Collin Coke; Principal, Lanzeford Howell; and CEO of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., cuts the ribbon to open a new Smart Room at the Mineral Heights Primary School. The facility was handed over by the Foundation on November 14. Sharing the moment (from left) are Minister of Education and Youth Regional Director, Region 7, Barrington Richardson; Mineral Heights Primary School Board Chairman, Collin Coke; Principal, Lanzeford Howell; and CEO of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels.

PHOTOS: Mineral Heights Primary School Gets Smart Room

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), addresses the funeral for late student of Discovery Bay Primary and Infant School in St. Ann, nine-year-old Taliyah Thompson, at Palmer’s Cross Seventh-day Church of God in Carendon on Sunday, November 12.         
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), addresses the funeral for late student of Discovery Bay Primary and Infant School in St. Ann, nine-year-old Taliyah Thompson, at Palmer’s Cross Seventh-day Church of God in Carendon on Sunday, November 12.         

PHOTOS: Education Minister Attends Funeral for Nine-Year-Old Taliyah Thompson
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses congregants during the Jamaica Independent Schools Association’s (JISA) National Church Service on Sunday (November 12). The service was held at the Kingston Open Bible Church under the theme: ‘Innovate and Ignite - Shaping the Future Together’.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses congregants during the Jamaica Independent Schools Association’s (JISA) National Church Service on Sunday (November 12). The service was held at the Kingston Open Bible Church under the theme: ‘Innovate and Ignite - Shaping the Future Together’.

PHOTOS: Minister Fayval Williams Attends JISA’s National Church Service
Minister Fayval Williams Attends USF Community WiFi Launch at Jarrett Lane (Captioned Photos)
Minister Fayval Williams Attends USF Community WiFi Launch at Jarrett Lane (Captioned Photos)

PHOTOS: Minister Fayval Williams Attends USF Community WiFi Launch at Jarrett Lane
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (right), share a photo opportunity with Vauxhall High School USF ICT Club members during Friday’s (November 10) club launch and pinning ceremony at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Assembly Hall. At left is educator at Vauxhall High School, Kevene Harris.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (right), share a photo opportunity with Vauxhall High School USF ICT Club members during Friday’s (November 10) club launch and pinning ceremony at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Assembly Hall. At left is educator at Vauxhall High School, Kevene Harris.

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PHOTOS: Minister Fayval Williams Attends USF Community WiFi Launch at Jarrett Lane

Michael Sloley Photos Minister of Education and Youth and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew Eastern, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), along with community stakeholders, point to the newly erected sign indicating the establishment of Wi-Fi service for residents of Jarrett Lane in the constituency. The service, which was installed by the Universal Service Fund (USF), was formally launched on...
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Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation headquarters in Kingston.
EducationGender AffairsYouth

Adolescent Mothers Reintegrated into the Education System

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), gives a congratulatory handshake to Rhodes Scholar 2024, Nile Anderson, shortly after making the announcement at King’s House on November 9.
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2024 Rhodes Scholar Looking to Build Local Skills in Robotics and AI

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State Minister for Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (centre), listen attentively to Consultant Psychiatrist, Senator Dr. Saphire Longmore, during the recent launch of National Parents Month at the ATL Automotive Group’s Oxford Road location in Kingston.
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NPSC to Place Focus on Increasing Parent Participation

The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) will be using Parent Month in November to ramp up activities aimed at increasing the participation of parents in the lives of their children. State Minister for Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, in making the disclosure, said that total parental involvement ensures positive outcomes for children. “Studies indicate that children perform better academically...
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Chief Executive Officer, National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, addressing the launch of National Parent Month, recently.  
EducationYouth

NPSC to Train 30,000 Parents in November

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Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Tanisha Ingleton, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the agency’s head office in Kingston on Tuesday (November 7).
EducationOffice of the Prime Minister

Head of HEART/NSTA Trust Emphasises Importance of Technical Training and Academic Education

Technical training and academic education are important components in creating a prosperous and inclusive economy, says Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Tanisha Ingleton. Dr. Ingleton, who spoke at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on November 7, said it is full time for Jamaicans to understand that the narrative around technical training and academic education must change. “As we know...
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