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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, converses with Chief of Operations, Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), Lorenzo Escondeur, during the IDB’s Financial Management Pilot School Sensitisation Forum on Thursday (January 18). The event was held at the IDB’s Country Office on Montrose Road in Kingston.

50 Schools Selected for Digital Transformation Management Project Pilot

Approximately 50 institutions have been selected to participate in a pilot under the Digital Transformation for School Management Project. The initiative, which will be implemented on a phased basis, is funded by a US$200,000 Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) grant. Minister...

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.

Teachers and Principals to Upskill Themselves Through NCEL and JTC

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.

Jose Marti Alumni Awards Over $2 Million to Outstanding Students and Teachers

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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...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing students at Manchester High School during his recent visit to the Mandeville-based institution.

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

The Government will continue to make strategic investments in Jamaica’s national security architecture, says Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. Speaking during a session with sixth-form students and teachers at Manchester High School in Mandeville on January 12, Mr. Holness noted that since 2016, the Government has increased its investment in national security threefold. He said investments have been...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, gives remarks during the Launch Service for the Grange Hill Primary School’s Centenary Celebration, which was held at the Church of the Holy Trinity in Westmoreland, on Sunday (January 14).

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Education State Minister Commends Grange Hill Primary for Reaching Milestone

State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, has lauded the Grange Hill Primary School in Westmoreland for reaching the milestone of 100 years of existence. “It is no small feat that the school has been able to get through the various challenges… and has provided primary-level education for many persons in the community and the...

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...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses congregants worshipping at the Waltham Park New Testament Church of God in Kingston during Sunday’s (January 14) special service to pray for the education sector.

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PHOTOS: Minister Fayval Williams Attends Church Service Held to Pray for the Education Sector

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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,...

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,...