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National Mathematics Coordinator, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Tamika Benjamin
National Mathematics Coordinator, Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Tamika Benjamin

1,787 Non-Mastery Students Receiving Support at National Summer Academy

Roughly 1,787 students who attained non-mastery in the 2022 Grade Four Literacy Test are benefiting from face-to-face interventions at this year’s National Summer Academy.  Of this amount, approximately 1,650 students are also engaged in numeracy interventions for the three-week duration...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, delivers the keynote address at the Caribbean Union of Teachers 41st Biennial Conference, held today (July 21), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, in New Kingston. At right is President of the Union, Dr. Garth Anderson.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, delivers the keynote address at the Caribbean Union of Teachers 41st Biennial Conference, held today (July 21), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, in New Kingston. At right is President of the Union, Dr. Garth Anderson.

Educators Central to Moulding Human Capital – State Minister
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), interacts with beneficiaries of the Students’ Loan Bureau’s grant-in-aid (from left) Rojay Clarke, Malaka Edwards, and Kaycia Hylton, during the launch of the revised programme at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (July 20).
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second left), interacts with beneficiaries of the Students’ Loan Bureau’s grant-in-aid (from left) Rojay Clarke, Malaka Edwards, and Kaycia Hylton, during the launch of the revised programme at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (July 20).

Gov’t Continuing Measures to Increase Tertiary Education Funding Access
Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (right) is in conversation with (from left), Principal of the Holmwood Technical High School, Hidran McKulsky and Board Chairman, Dr. Clifton Reid, during the school’s graduation on July 9.
Minister without Portfolio with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (right) is in conversation with (from left), Principal of the Holmwood Technical High School, Hidran McKulsky and Board Chairman, Dr. Clifton Reid, during the school’s graduation on July 9.

Expansion of Holmwood Technical Will Benefit Neighbouring Schools
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the annual ‘Back to School’ Conference for the Ministry’s Region 2 at the Casa Maria Hotel in St. Mary on July 14.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the annual ‘Back to School’ Conference for the Ministry’s Region 2 at the Casa Maria Hotel in St. Mary on July 14.

PHOTOS: Education Minister Addresses Region 2 Back to School Conference

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Regional Director in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Region 3, Karlene Segree, delivers an address on behalf of Minister of Education and Youth, Hon Fayval Williams, at the School Nurses Special Interest Group’s 19th Annual General Meeting and Health Education Conference at Ocean Coral Spring Hotel in Trelawny on July 12.
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Public School Nurses Essential to Education System – Minister Williams

Public school nurses are being lauded for the crucial role they play in promoting the well-being and academic success of students across the nation. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, said that from administering basic healthcare services to providing health education and support, public school nurses are an essential pillar of the education system. “School nurses continue to...
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AWP 8679: Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, makes her presentation in State of the Nation Debate in the Senate, on Friday (July 14)
Education

National Skills Strategy to be Developed for Jamaica

A National Skills Strategy is to be developed for Jamaica with the objective of addressing current challenges in the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)/Skills Development system. Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, made the announcement during her contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
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Technical and Vocational Training “Absolutely Critical” to Jamaica’s Future – Minister Morris Dixon

Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with oversight for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says investment in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) is “absolutely critical” to Jamaica’s future. Speaking at the HEART/NSTA Trust World Youth Skills Day forum at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (at podium), addresses a back-to-school conference held on July 11, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. Listening (from left) are Education Officer with the Ministry, Marcia Higgins; Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, and Regional Director with the Ministry, Sophia Forbes Hall.
Education

JETC Report Outlines Challenges and Opportunities in Education System – Minister

The report of the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC) has offered invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities in the education system, says Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. Describing the document as a “groundbreaking report”, the Minister said it is setting the stage for a transformation that will uplift educators and also every child, maximising their “unique...
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Principal of the St. Catherine-based Old Harbour High School, Lynton Weir (right), makes cash presentation to Principal of the Charlemont High School, Garth Gayle (centre), in support of the school’s band, which performed at the Region 6 back-to-school conference held on Tuesday (July 11), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. The funds were donated by participants at the event. Among those sharing the moment are Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan (second left), Regional Director in the Ministry, Sophia Forbes Hall (third left).
Education

PHOTO: Charlemont High School Band Gets Donation

Principal of the St. Catherine-based Old Harbour High School, Lynton Weir (right), makes cash presentation to Principal of the Charlemont High School, Garth Gayle (centre), in support of the school’s band, which performed at the Region 6 back-to-school conference held on Tuesday (July 11), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. The funds were donated by participants at...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing Wednesday’s (July 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
EducationFinance & Public Service

Gov’t Allocates $2B to Purchase Textbooks

The Government has this year allocated $2 billion to purchase textbooks for students at the primary and secondary levels. Addressing Wednesday’s (July 12) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the distribution of textbooks for several subjects has commenced. “For grades one to four maths textbooks, distribution will commence July 24. For...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (seated third right), is flanked by recipients of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Golden Torch Award, during the awards ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (July 11). Also sharing in the moment are Former JTA President, Ray Howell (second row, left); Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second row, second left) and JTA President, La Sonja Harrison (second row, sixth left). Two hundred and six teachers were recognised for giving a minimum of 35 years of service to education.
Education

206 Teachers Receive Golden Torch Award

Two hundred and six teachers from across the island, who have given a minimum of 35 years of service to education, have been bestowed with the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Golden Torch Award. Speaking at the awards ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (July 11), Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, lauded...
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