Students of the St. Theresa Preparatory School perform a dance at a special mass to mark the 70th anniversary of the institution held on Sunday (September 10), at the St. Theresa Roman Catholic Church, 61½ Deanery Road, Kingston 4.

Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (fourth right), hands over two desktop computers to Acting Principal of Bartons Primary School, Georgette Williams (centre). Sharing the moment are students of the institution. The handover ceremony was held on September 7 at the school’s location in Bartons District, St. Catherine. The contribution will enable the students...

The Ministry of Education and Youth has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting students with special needs. Addressing the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ) General PTA Meeting on Thursday (September 7), Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said there are approximately 2,400 students with special needs in the public education system. “We have a department at the Ministry that focuses on...

Twenty students of Jamaican heritage, who are attending Howard University in the United States (US) have been selected for scholarships valued at $80,000 by the Jamaican Howard University Affinity Network (JHUAN). The recipients, who will each receive US$4,000, are Aaliyah Anderson, Kathy Bedasse, Damario Berry, Nazarah Bridgewater, Gabrielle Clarke, Sarah Cole, Alrick Davis, Yashieka Fearon, Aliyah Hamilton, Paul Jones, Lori-Ann...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, is encouraging schools to hold discussions about the draft policy on dress and grooming. The policy was recently published on the Ministry’s website for stakeholders to provide feedback. “We have been encouraging our schools to have a collaborative approach with our parents, our teachers, our students, in terms of rules. We know...

The Ministry of Education and Youth is encouraging school administrators to take proactive measures to ensure the safety and well-being of students and staff as the soaring temperatures persist. In a bulletin issued recently, the Ministry recommended several heat safety protocols that are to be implemented based on individual school circumstances. These include the development of guidelines for outdoor activities...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, on Wednesday (September 6), broke ground for the construction of new classrooms and amenities at the Exchange All-Age School in St. Ann at a cost of $185 million. The National Education Trust (NET) is spearheading the 10-month initiative as part of the Ministry’s Primary and Secondary Infrastructure Project (PSIP). Upon completion of...