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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second right) pause for a photo opportunity during the handover of the Michael Campbell Art Collection to the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, on January 11. Also pictured (from left) are Campus Registrar at the institution, Dr. Donovan Stanberry; Statesman in Residence, UWI, and former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Percival James Patterson; Donor, Dulcie Moody; Trustee, Margaret Bernal; and UWI Principal, Professor Densil Williams. The late Michael Campbell was a businessman, philanthropist, and art collector.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second right) pause for a photo opportunity during the handover of the Michael Campbell Art Collection to the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, on January 11. Also pictured (from left) are Campus Registrar at the institution, Dr. Donovan Stanberry; Statesman in Residence, UWI, and former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Percival James Patterson; Donor, Dulcie Moody; Trustee, Margaret Bernal; and UWI Principal, Professor Densil Williams. The late Michael Campbell was a businessman, philanthropist, and art collector.

PHOTOS: Michael Campbell Art Collection Handed Over to UWI

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (third right), shares in the presentation of a cheque by the Embassy of Japan in Jamaica, to purchase a bus for Richmond Primary and Infant School in St. Mary. The provision of US$72,489 was facilitated through the Embassy under the Government of Japan’s Grassroots Human Security Grants Project. Sharing the moment (from left) are Executive Director, National Education Trust, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; student at the school, Ariana Cohen; Principal, Dwight Sanderson; Board Chair, Deloris Smith; Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi; and student Antwone Allen. The occasion was a grant signing ceremony at the Education Ministry in Kingston on Thursday (January 11).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (third right), shares in the presentation of a cheque by the Embassy of Japan in Jamaica, to purchase a bus for Richmond Primary and Infant School in St. Mary. The provision of US$72,489 was facilitated through the Embassy under the Government of Japan’s Grassroots Human Security Grants Project. Sharing the moment (from left) are Executive Director, National Education Trust, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; student at the school, Ariana Cohen; Principal, Dwight Sanderson; Board Chair, Deloris Smith; Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi; and student Antwone Allen. The occasion was a grant signing ceremony at the Education Ministry in Kingston on Thursday (January 11).

Gov’t of Japan Provides Grant to Purchase Bus for Richmond Primary and Infant School
The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) Logo.
The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) Logo.

Persons Pursuing Higher Education Encouraged to Utilise SLB Benefits
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe (standing), addresses members of a delegation from Boston College in Montserrat, who called at the Ministry’s main office in Kingston on Tuesday (January 9).
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe (standing), addresses members of a delegation from Boston College in Montserrat, who called at the Ministry’s main office in Kingston on Tuesday (January 9).

PHOTOS: Delegation from Boston College Visits Education Ministry
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front row, third right), is flanked by the 2023 recipients of the Marcus Garvey Public Sector Scholarship during the awards ceremony at King’s House on August 17. Nineteen public-sector employees have been awarded scholarships to pursue masters or doctoral studies at an approved local and or international university.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front row, third right), is flanked by the 2023 recipients of the Marcus Garvey Public Sector Scholarship during the awards ceremony at King’s House on August 17. Nineteen public-sector employees have been awarded scholarships to pursue masters or doctoral studies at an approved local and or international university.

Public-Sector Workers Urged to Apply for Marcus Garvey Graduate Scholarship

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Grade-four teacher at the Homestead Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine, Shauna-Kaye Dehaney (right), in discussion with Social Development Consultant with the Digicel Foundation, Miguel “Steppa” Williams (left), during the recent handover of the new US$60,000 smart room, sponsored by the Foundation.
EducationTechnologyYouth

Learning Should Improve at Homestead Primary with Smart Room

With the establishment of a smart room, learning should improve at the Homestead Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine. Recently, the Digicel Foundation gifted the school with the facility at a cost of US$60,000. It is equipped with 12 laptops, 12 tablets, a smart board, a printer, air-conditioning units and is furnished with desks and chairs and can accommodate...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (at podium), addresses students of The Queen’s School in Kingston, during a visit on January 8 to usher in the new school term.
EducationYouth

Primary Schools Next Phase of ICT Push by Education Ministry

The Ministry of Education and Youth is to introduce technology labs in primary schools in the next phase of its ongoing drive to build out information and communications technology (ICT) across the education sector. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said equipping these institutions with technology labs is critical to promoting the development of critical skills for the digital age. “The...
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Students of the Ginger Ridge Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine perform at the recent commissioning of the multimillion-dollar Connors/Ginger Ridge Water Scheme at a ceremony held at the school.
EducationWaterYouth

Reliable Potable Water for Ginger Ridge Primary School

Students at the Ginger Ridge Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine are now getting reliable potable water, following work done by the Rural Water Supply Limited (RWSL). The school has been adopted by the RWSL, and recently it installed several rails across the compound to prevent the students from falling over bumpy areas at the institution, and established a...
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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.
EducationLabourSocial Security

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

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...
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EducationYouth

95 Per Cent of Early-Childhood Institutions Registered with ECC

Approximately 95 per cent of early-childhood institutions have been registered with the Early Childhood Commission (ECC). This was disclosed by Acting Communications Manager at the ECC, Sonia Stewart, at the opening ceremony of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Early Childhood Education Conference at the Holiday Inn Resort in St. James on December 18. “The drive to get institutions compliant with...
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