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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (seventh left), shares a photo opportunity with members of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) team, during Wednesday’s (January 17) opening session of the IEEE workshop, held at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech), in St. Andrew.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (seventh left), shares a photo opportunity with members of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) team, during Wednesday’s (January 17) opening session of the IEEE workshop, held at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech), in St. Andrew.

Education Minister Wants Industry to Retain Engineering Graduates

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says efforts will be made to strengthen industry linkages to retain engineering graduates in Jamaica. “I know that a gap exists currently. We need to have stronger links, stronger linkages into industry...
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Teachers and Principals to Upskill Themselves Through NCEL and JTC
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Education Ministry Prepares Procurement for More Security Cameras at Schools
Social Historian and Director of the Centre for Reparation Research at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Verene Shepherd (left), engages with (from second left) businessman and past student, José Martí Technical High School, Rohan Silvera; students Tamera Jarrett and Laterell McKenzie; and Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Fermin Quiñones Sánchez. Occasion was the school’s 47th Founder’s Day Celebrations and Awards ceremony held on January 10, at the St. Catherine-based institution.
Social Historian and Director of the Centre for Reparation Research at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Verene Shepherd (left), engages with (from second left) businessman and past student, José Martí Technical High School, Rohan Silvera; students Tamera Jarrett and Laterell McKenzie; and Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Fermin Quiñones Sánchez. Occasion was the school’s 47th Founder’s Day Celebrations and Awards ceremony held on January 10, at the St. Catherine-based institution.

Jose Marti Alumni Awards Over $2 Million to Outstanding Students and Teachers
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing students at Manchester High School during his recent visit to the Mandeville-based institution.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing students at Manchester High School during his recent visit to the Mandeville-based institution.

Gov’t Will Continue Investing in Jamaica’s National Security Architecture – Prime Minister Holness

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IEEE to Host Workshop from January 17 to 18

The world’s largest technical professional organisation, the Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineers (IEEE), will host a face-to-face workshop titled, ‘Towards Expanding Access to Quality Engineering Science Excellence Opportunities in Jamaica’. This is scheduled to take place from January 17 to 18 at the University of Technology (UTech), in Kingston. The workshop will showcase IEEE leaders globally, technical professionals, and industry...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses sixth-form students and their teachers during his visit to Manchester High School in Mandeville, on Friday, January 12.
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Violence Prevention Commission Recommends Total Ban on Corporal Punishment

A total ban on corporal punishment is among the recommendations of the National Violence Prevention Commission. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced two of the recommendations while addressing sixth-form students and their teachers at Manchester High School in Mandeville, on January 12. The National Violence Prevention Commission was mandated to conduct a continuing comprehensive review of all existing...
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Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses sixth form students and their teachers during his visit to Manchester High School in Mandeville on Friday (January 12).
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Prime Minister Holness Proposes Incorporating Conflict Management in Schools’ Curricula

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says conflict management should form a part of the curricula at schools as a means of reducing violence in the society. Addressing students and teachers at Manchester High School in Mandeville on Friday (January 12), Prime Minister Holness said the principles of conflict resolution and management are critical to violence reduction and prevention,...
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Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.
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Schools to Conduct Earthquake Safety Drills January 17

Schools across Jamaica are expected to conduct earthquake safety drills on Wednesday, January 17, which will be observed as Earthquake Awareness Day in Schools. A bulletin issued by the Ministry of Education and Youth (MoEY) stated that the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM) will launch the Earthquake Awareness Campaign on January 14, 2024, under the theme ‘Drop,...
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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.
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PHOTOS: Michael Campbell Art Collection Handed Over to UWI

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...
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