Physical Education benefits students in a variety of ways, such as boosting their physical health, improving concentration and fostering social interactions. The Ministry of Education and Youth describes Physical Education as more than physical action or processes but the holistic development of the individual inclusive of the physical, spiritual, and mental well-being.
The government has announced plans to construct a park in downtown, Kingston at the popular waterfront attraction in the area. When completed the project is expected to boost investment interest in the nation’s capital among other outcomes.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke, provided an overview of the vision of the park, in his Budget Debate Presentation in the House of Representatives recently. Here’s an excerpt of his presentation.
Students at Old Harbour High School in St. Catherine and Little Bay Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland will soon be able to travel more comfortably to school and on school trips, following the donation of two buses to the institutions.
Highlights from Commonwealth Youth Day 2023, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade.
Stay tuned to learn more about the Agro Ambassadors Programme on today’s edition of Calling Farmers.
Local Government Ministry Commits $50M to National Drought Response, STEM Centre Opened at Manning’s School in Westmoreland and Saturday and Night Court Sittings to Resume
The government has announced plans to modernize several of the Tax Administration of Jamaica (TAJ) offices across the island to meet the growing demand of the public. The scope of work includes the expansion of parking facilities, providing larger office areas, and the addition of new services in several locations.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service Dr Nigel Clarke provided an overview of the work to be done in his Budget Debate Presentation in the House of Representatives on March 7. Here’s an excerpt of his presentation.
National Farm Queen for 2022, Sutanya Ellington is on a mission to get more women involved in the sector.
Resident and non-residents of the diplomatic corps were feted in fine style and exposed to various elements of Jamaica’s culture in commemoration of Diplomatic Week 2023. An excursion to YS Falls in the breadbasket parish – St. Elizabeth, and a gourmet dinner at Kings House were among the special events.
National Public Health Laboratory receives equipment donation from international organisation.
A major concern for most students pursuing a tertiary level education, is not being able to complete their studies due to lack of finances. To help mitigate this concern among local students, Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. Nigel Clarke recently announced that the Government will be providing 250 full tuition scholarships for new science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) teachers each year for the next five years.
Cornwall Regional Hospital being transformed into a Type A facility to offer new and upgraded services to Jamaicans in Western Jamaica
The Gregory Park Primary guidance department on Tuesday March 7 organized a Peace March in the Gregory Park community in observation of National Peace Day. The event was observed under the theme “Be the Peace”. Principal of Gregory Park Primary, Richard Williams says his students were being used as instruments of peace to help address the high levels of violence and crime that have been taking place in the area.
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