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Senior Advisor at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Courtney Scott (left), observes as Chairman of Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Limited, Shirley Carby (right), makes a point to Publishing Manager at the company, Sonia Bennett, at the media launch for the company’s 30th anniversary events, held yesterday (March 2), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
Senior Advisor at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Courtney Scott (left), observes as Chairman of Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Limited, Shirley Carby (right), makes a point to Publishing Manager at the company, Sonia Bennett, at the media launch for the company’s 30th anniversary events, held yesterday (March 2), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Carlong Publishers To Spend $4.1 Million To Support Early-Childhood Institutions

As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Limited, will be spending more than $4.1 million to support early-childhood educational institutions. The publishing company will be doubling the number of early-childhood schools that it provides with operational support,...
A delighted Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Mrs. Donna-Marie Rowe, with her RJRGleaner 40th Honour Award for Public Service, which was presented to her at the Awards Dinner, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in Kingston, on February 28.
A delighted Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Mrs. Donna-Marie Rowe, with her RJRGleaner 40th Honour Award for Public Service, which was presented to her at the Awards Dinner, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in Kingston, on February 28.

CEO Of JIS Collects Honour Award For Public Service
Minister with responsibility for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), is being guided by Ship Director, Logos Hope, Pil-hun Park, during a tour of the floating book fair on Thursday (February 27), at the Carib Cement port in Kingston. The book fair will be open from February 27 to March 17.
Minister with responsibility for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (left), is being guided by Ship Director, Logos Hope, Pil-hun Park, during a tour of the floating book fair on Thursday (February 27), at the Carib Cement port in Kingston. The book fair will be open from February 27 to March 17.

Jamaicans Invited To Visit Floating Book Fair In Kingston
Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaks with grade-six students at Tulloch Primary School in Bog Walk, St. Catherine, ahead of the sitting of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Ability Test this morning (February 25). Looking on in the background are Director for Region 6, Barrington Richardson (left), and Principal of the school, Dameon Hinds.
Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaks with grade-six students at Tulloch Primary School in Bog Walk, St. Catherine, ahead of the sitting of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Ability Test this morning (February 25). Looking on in the background are Director for Region 6, Barrington Richardson (left), and Principal of the school, Dameon Hinds.

Country Better Prepared For PEP – Minister Samuda
Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, delivers the keynote address at a Consultation for Region 4, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Wednesday (February 19).
Minister without Portfolio with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, delivers the keynote address at a Consultation for Region 4, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Wednesday (February 19).

Minister Pleased With Sum Allocated To Education Ministry

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Visit Of Logos Hope To Promote Literacy – Dr. Pinnock

Regional Director for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information’s region four, Dr. Michelle Pinnock, says the visit of the Logos Hope to Montego Bay will help to boost literacy and promote education in western Jamaica. During the visit of the ship from February 13 to 23, students, teachers and parents will have the opportunity to access more than 5,000...
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(FILE) Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, addresses Members of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11), after tabling the Estimates of Expenditure for the 2020/21 fiscal year.
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Japanese Grassroots Project Gets $61 Million

A sum of $61 million has been allocated for the improvement of school infrastructure under the Japanese Grassroots Project in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information. These funds have been allocated in the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure, which is now before the House of Representatives. The objectives of the project include the provision of additional classroom spaces, canteen facilities...
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Mount St. Joseph High School To Be Upgraded

The Government will be spending $90 million during the new fiscal year on the upgrading and expansion of the Mount St. Joseph High School in Mandeville under the Education Transformation Programme. Details about the project are outlined in the 2020/21 Estimates of Expenditure, which was tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (February 11). These funds will be spent...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses a joint business forum, sponsored by the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica (BPIAJ), at the Grand A View Events Place, Queen’s Drive, Montego Bay, on January 30.
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State Minister Highlights Contribution Of Global Services Sector

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, says gainful employment being provided for young people by the Global Services Sector (GSS), has been a major plus for the local economy. Addressing a joint business forum at the Grand A View Events Place, Montego Bay, on January 30, Mr. Terrelonge further noted that the...
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Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe (centre), displays her ‘Public Service’ award at the RJRGleaner Honour Awards Category Luncheon, held at The Gleaner Company in downtown Kingston, on Thursday (January 30). Flanking her are Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer, JIS, Enthrose Campbell (left); and Director, Human Resources, JIS, Bernita Locke.
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Head Of JIS Wins Award For Public Service

Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna-Marie Rowe, was one of four award recipients at the annual RJRGleaner Communications Group 40th Honour Awards Category Luncheon, held today (January 30). The announcement was made at The Gleaner Company Limited’s head office at North Street in Kingston, during the event. Mrs. Rowe was awarded in the category of Public Service. The...
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