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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses delegates attending the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), 59th annual conference at Royalton Negril Resort and Spa in Westmoreland on Wednesday (August 23).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses delegates attending the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), 59th annual conference at Royalton Negril Resort and Spa in Westmoreland on Wednesday (August 23).

$440m Allocated for School Repairs and Maintenance Activities

The Ministry of Education and Youth has allocated $440 million to fund critical repair and maintenance activities in 125 schools across Jamaica for the 2023/24 academic year. Addressing delegates during the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 59th Annual Conference at Royalton...
Director, Bert’s Auto Parts, Bert Tomlinson Jr. (left), presents a certificate of recognition to grant recipient, Evandre Dixon, during the inaugural staging of the Bert’s Auto Parts Foundation scholarship awards ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (August 22). A total of 35 students were recognised for performing outstandingly in the 2023 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations.
Director, Bert’s Auto Parts, Bert Tomlinson Jr. (left), presents a certificate of recognition to grant recipient, Evandre Dixon, during the inaugural staging of the Bert’s Auto Parts Foundation scholarship awards ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (August 22). A total of 35 students were recognised for performing outstandingly in the 2023 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations.

BERT’S Auto Parts Foundation Awards Outstanding PEP Students
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Education Minister Underscores Importance of JTA
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at the St. James Southern High Achievers Award Ceremony, held on Thursday (August 17), at the Mt. Carey Baptist Church in St. James.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at the St. James Southern High Achievers Award Ceremony, held on Thursday (August 17), at the Mt. Carey Baptist Church in St. James.

PEP Awardees Better Poised for High School – Minister
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, observes a statue of the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, following a floral tribute during the St. Ann Municipal Corporation Civic Affairs and Community Relations Committee’s Civic Ceremony at Lawrence Park in St. Ann’s Bay on Thursday (August 17) to commemorate the 136th anniversary of the National Hero’s birth.
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, observes a statue of the Right Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, following a floral tribute during the St. Ann Municipal Corporation Civic Affairs and Community Relations Committee’s Civic Ceremony at Lawrence Park in St. Ann’s Bay on Thursday (August 17) to commemorate the 136th anniversary of the National Hero’s birth.

Jamaicans Urged to Reflect on Marcus Garvey’s Teachings

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Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Tanesha Ingleton (right), presents Jamalco Education Assistance Programme scholarship recipient, Antonio Pink, with a commitment letter during the presentation ceremony on Wednesday (August 16) at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon.
EducationMiningYouth

80 Students to Receive JAMALCO Scholarships for 2023/24 Academic Year

Eighty secondary and tertiary students in Clarendon and Manchester will receive scholarships valued just over $14 million for the 2023/24 academic year under bauxite and mining company Jamalco’s Education Assistance Programme. Commitment letters were presented to the students during a ceremony at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon on Wednesday (August 16). Later this month, another 300 students attending...
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Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, responds to a question during Wednesday`s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. At right is Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
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Ministry Continues to Boost Special Education Programmes

The Ministry of Education and Youth continues to boost its special education programmes as well as provide the resources and support needed to the families. Responding to questions during Wednesday`s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe, said that no child or parent who reaches out for assistance will...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams provides an update on the Ministry’s teacher recruitment and retention strategies during Wednesday’s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Education

Education Ministry Implementing Strategies to Recruit and Retain Teachers

The Ministry of Education and Youth is implementing several strategies to address teacher recruitment and retention in the sector, says Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams. These strategies have been presented to Principals and school Boards ahead of the official start of the 2023/24 academic year on September 4. Addressing Wednesday’s (August16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister Williams said...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), congratulates wards of the State on emerging as top performers in the 2023 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. Sharing in the celebration are State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), and Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Director of Programmes, Dr. Warren Thompson (left). The occasion was the CPFSA PEP Workshop and Awards Ceremony at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (August 16).
EducationYouth

Wards of the State Shine In 2023 PEP Exams

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has awarded students in State care who completed the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) and will be matriculating to high school. The top girl was placed at Bishop Gibson High School in Manchester, while the top boy will be attending Jamaica College in Kingston. Speaking during the PEP Workshop and Awards Ceremony at...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing today’s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
EducationYouth

Reduction in Teacher Resignations

The Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting a reduction in the number of teachers resigning or tendering their resignations for the first nine months of 2023, compared with the corresponding timeline last year. Addressing Wednesday’s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, informed that 427 teachers tendered their resignations for the period between...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses today’s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
Education

Preparations Far Advanced for New School Year

With a few weeks remaining before the official start of the 2023/24 academic year, the Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting that preparations are far advanced. The school year begins on September 4, 2023. In an interview with JIS News following today’s (August 16) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said work is being...
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Northern Caribbean University (NCU) President, Professor Lincoln Edwards (left), presents Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell, with the Honorary Doctor of Public Service Degree during the institution’s 100th commencement exercise at its Mandeville campus in Manchester on Sunday (August 13).
Education

Honorary Doctorate Conferred on Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell

Newly appointed Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell, has been conferred with the Honorary Doctor of Public Service Degree by the Northern Caribbean University (NCU). She was bestowed with the award during NCU’s 100th commencement exercise at the institution’s Mandeville campus in Manchester on Sunday (August 13). In her address at the ceremony, Mrs. Sewell said “to receive this recognition in the...
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