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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.
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.

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...
Participants at the Lister Mair/Gilby High School for the Deaf Drug Awareness Youth Day, held recently at the institution’s Papine campus in St. Andrew, under the theme ‘Drug-Free Lifestyle Trending for Youth’.
Participants at the Lister Mair/Gilby High School for the Deaf Drug Awareness Youth Day, held recently at the institution’s Papine campus in St. Andrew, under the theme ‘Drug-Free Lifestyle Trending for Youth’.

PHOTOS: Lister Mair/Gilby High School for the Deaf Drug Awareness Youth Day
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.
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.

Reliable Potable Water for Ginger Ridge Primary School
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.
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.

PHOTOS: Minister Pearnel Charles Jr. Tours Caribbean Maritime University Main Campus
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers the keynote address during the National Education Trust (NET) Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony, held on December 19 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers the keynote address during the National Education Trust (NET) Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony, held on December 19 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

PHOTOS: Minister Williams Adresses National Education Trust Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony

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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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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (third left) along with (from left) Campus Registrar, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, Dr. Donovan Stanberry; Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Professor Densil Williams; Former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall and Lady Hall; and former Leader of the Opposition, Dr. Peter Phillips, share a photo opportunity at the official dedication ceremony for the Kenneth O. Hall Administrative Building held at the Undercroft, UWI Mona Campus, recently. Professor Hall, a former principal of the Mona campus, was instrumental in the construction of the administrative complex.
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PHOTOS: Dedication of Kenneth Hall Building

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (third left) along with (from left) Campus Registrar, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, Dr. Donovan Stanberry; Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Professor Densil Williams; Former Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Professor Sir Kenneth Hall and Lady Hall;...
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Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Chair, Trisha Williams-Singh.
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ECC Invites Christmas Donations for Early-Childhood Institutions

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) is inviting Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora to consider donating to early-childhood institutions (ECIs) for Christmas. ECC Chair, Trisha Williams-Singh, told JIS News that persons can donate to a government institution or “the institution that has made you the person you are today”. Mrs. Williams-Singh said donations in cash or kind can assist...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (December 13) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.
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Education Ministry Introduces Behaviour Change Support for Students

The Ministry of Education and Youth has introduced a behaviour change support model for students, aimed at ensuring that their basic and mental health, safety, security, and behavioural and nutritional needs are met. Rollout of the Behaviour Change Support Services for Students in primary and secondary schools will begin in the new school term in January 2024. In secondary schools,...
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Chair, Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Trisha Williams-Singh, interacts with St. Peter Claver Primary and Infant School students Arianna Temple (left) and Kimarney Allen, during the launch of Sagicor Foundation’s 2019/20 Adopt-A-School programme at Hope Gardens in St. Andrew, in 2019.
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ECC Urges Compliance by Operators of Unregistered Early Childhood Institutions

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) is urging operators of unregistered early-childhood institutions (ECIs) islandwide to take steps to become fully compliant with the organisation. Under the Early Childhood Act and Regulations (2005), all ECIs must be registered with the Commission to receive a permit to operate. ECC Chair, Trisha Williams-Singh, told JIS News that there are currently 92 delinquent ECIs...
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Project Manager for Community-based Rehabilitation Jamaica (CBRJ), Sandrea Long-White.
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CBRJ Supporting Children with Disabilities for Over 40 Years

Community Based Rehabilitation Jamaica (CBRJ), located in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, has been supporting children with disabilities and their families for more than 40 years. The CBRJ provides a range of services, including developmental and psychological assessments, therapeutic intervention and referral services, which can lead to the cognitive and social development of children and adolescents with disabilities. Project Manager, Sandrea...
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EducationPress Release

NPTAJ General End of School Term and Calendar Year Meeting

Attention: Parents of Jamaica The National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ) will be hosting a General End of School Term and Calendar Year Meeting on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at 6:00PM – 8:00PM via Zoom. Zoom Log in details: Meeting ID: 840 8058 3282 Passcode: 355 089 Looking forward to your participation. Stewart Jacobs President NPTAJ Telephone: 876-470-8452
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