Ward of State Among Three Recommended for Gallantry Award
Three persons, including a ward of the State, are being considered for national honours for their acts of bravery during the fire at the Walker’s …
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McLaren Family Hands Over Training Facility to Heart Trust/NTA
The Hazard Skills Training Centre in Clarendon, which provides certification for residents in collaboration with the Heart Trust /NTA, now has a new, more spacious …
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Programme to Help Creative Industry Practitioners
State Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, says the Government is seeking to establish a national programme aimed …
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Unattached Youth Encouraged to Register for Skills-Based Programmes
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has called on unattached youth living in Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs) to register …
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NEI Report Reveals Improvements in All Eight School Indicators
The National Education Inspectorate (NEI) 2017 Report has revealed that there are improvements across all eight indicators of school effectiveness in the 189 institutions inspected. …
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Child Diversion Bill Will Strengthen Childcare and Protection System – Green
State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Child Diversion Bill will contribute to the strengthening of the …
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Information Minister pays tribute to life and work of Winnie Mandela
Information Minister, Senator Ruel Reid has expressed sadness at the death today at the age of 81 of Mrs Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, the South African anti-apartheid …
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Education Ministry Exploring Revival and Establishment of Community Youth Clubs
Education, Youth and Information State Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Ministry is exploring the possible revival of dormant youth clubs and establishing these in …
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Access to Information Unit Launches Booklet
The Access to Information Unit launched its youth information booklet titled, ‘Abby and Friends ATI Adventure’, on March 26, at the Kingston and St. Andrew …
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State Minister Green Offers Encouraging Words to GSAT Students
State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, spent the initial hour of the first day of the Grade Six …
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Every Student to Be Placed in Full Five-Year High School
All students sitting the 2018 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) will be placed in a full five-year secondary-level institution. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, …
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Deadline for NYS Empowerment Programme April 6
The application deadline for the National Youth Service (NYS) Empowerment Programme has been extended to April 6, 2018. The initiative seeks to target some 360 …
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Despite Illness Jquani is ready for GSAT
When the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) starts tomorrow (March 22), 11-year- old Jquani Chung, who is a patient at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, …
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Strong Support for Muirton Child Care Facility
There is strong support for the renovated Muirton Child Care Facility in Portland from community members and other stakeholders. Located in Manchioneal, the Government-run facility …
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$6 Million Donated Towards Rebuilding of Walker’s Place of Safety
The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has received approximately $6 million towards the rebuilding of the Walker’s Place of Safety in Kingston, which …
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All in Place for Students Who Will Sit Final GSAT
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the State is ready to accommodate the 39,093 students registered to sit the …
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Foster Care: Making a Difference in a Child’s Life
After losing both her parents in quick succession, Maxine Williamson found herself in an interesting situation. The two children that her parents fostered had suddenly …
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$2.7- Billion Hike in Education Budget
The allocation to the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information for financial year 2018/19 has increased by $2.7 billion, moving to $101.6 billion from $98.9 …
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Heart Trust/NTA Addressing Training Gaps in BPO Sector
The HEART Trust/NTA is increasing its collaboration with employers in the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) sector in order to design programmes to meet their employment …
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Tertiary Institutions Offering New and in-Demand Courses – Senator Reid
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says that higher education in Jamaica is evolving, with more institutions being established and …
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