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The Cockburn Gardens Primary and Junior High School's core values and behaviour purpose statement are visibly displayed on the signage donated by the Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission.

BGLC Donates Behavioural Signs to Cockburn Gardens Primary and Junior High School

The Betting Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) has donated behavioural and values-based signage to Cockburn Gardens Primary and Junior High School. The donation was made recently and forms part of the BGLC’s ongoing support for schools within neighbouring communities. It...

Students of Airy Castle Primary School in St. Thomas participate in activities at their display booth during the inaugural staging of the Quality Education Circle (QEC) 17 Literacy Fair in the parish on Tuesday (May 19).

Literacy Fair Inspires Love for Reading Among Students In St. Thomas

Chairperson, Sergeant Andrew Williams of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB) interacts with students from Morant Bay Primary School in St. Thomas during the launch of the 'Police Youth Club in Schools” initiative on May 15.

Police Youth Club In Schools Initiative Formally Launched In St. Thomas

Mighty Crown’s Masta Simon (left), from Japan, hands over donation to Projects Officer for Jamaica 4-H Clubs St. Ann branch, Tanika Allen (second left); Head of LINK UP JAJA, Natsumi Nagamura (third left); and Parish Manager for the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, St. Ann branch, Tedroy Gordon, at the Social Development Commission Parish Office in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on Thursday, May 14.

Help for Young Farmers In St. Ann

Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Chair, Trisha Williams-Singh.

ECC Launches Progress Assessment Tool to Strengthen Early Childhood Education In Jamaica

Deputy Representative of UNICEF Jamaica, Mohammad Mohiuddin, gives remarks during the opening ceremony of the seventh annual Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Professional Development Institute (PDI), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Monday (May 18).

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UNICEF Commits to Long-Term Support of Early Childhood Sector

Deputy Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica, Mohammad Mohiuddin, says the organisation remains committed to supporting long-term improvements in Jamaica’s early-childhood systems and services. Mr. Mohiuddin gave the commitment during the opening ceremony of the seventh annual Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Professional Development Institute (PDI), at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Monday (May...

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26-Member Committee Appointed to Evaluate Jamaica’s Early Childhood System

A 26 member committee has been appointed to evaluate Jamaica’s early-childhood policies, programmes, and implementation levels using the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Early Childhood Care and Education–Progress Assessment Tool for Transformation (ECCE PATT). Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Chair, Trisha Williams-Singh, told JIS News that the diagnostic tool was launched on April 28, and the committee convened...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford, addresses Monday

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Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Early Childhood Sector

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford, has reaffirmed the Government’s firm commitment to strengthening Jamaica’s early childhood sector through increased investment, expanded infrastructure, and greater access to trained teachers. Speaking during the opening ceremony for the Early Childhood Commission (ECC) seventh annual Professional Development Institute (PDI), held at the Montego...

Team Lead for the Ministry of Health and Wellness

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Children Encouraged to Speak About Their Mental Health

Children are being encouraged to build emotional resilience and speak about their mental health, as the Ministry of Health and Wellness expands its effort to provide psychosocial support in schools across the island. This call was made by Team Lead for the Ministry’s Mobile Mental Health Service, Dr. Judith Leiba-Thomas, during the Ministry’s Wellness Day: Child Conversation event, held at...

Students of Bath Primary School in St. Thomas participate in hands-on activities during the Eastern Sons Boy Power Summit, held on May 14 at the institution.

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Eastern Sons Summit Shapes Boys for Future Leadership

Young boys from across St. Thomas, Portland, and St. Mary were encouraged to embrace their potential and pursue purposeful lives during the third staging of the Eastern Sons Boy Power Summit, held on May 14 at Bath Primary School under the theme ‘Today’s Learners… Tomorrow’s Leaders’. The initiative, conceptualised in St. Thomas and spearheaded by Programme Coordinator, Jody Brown, continues...

Winners of the Portland Primary Maths Quiz Competition, Buff Bay Primary, pose with their trophies and medals following the finals of the contest on May 7 at the Portland Social Development Commission parish office.

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Buff Bay Primary Wins 2026 Portland Maths Quiz Competition

Buff Bay Primary School, in Portland, is winner of the 2026 Portland Maths Quiz Competition. The four challengers from Buff Bay faced off against Norwich Primary School in a neck-and-neck battle, separated by just a few points in the end. The final, as well as the third-place playoff, took place at the Social Development Commission’s Portland Office on May 7....

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (left), presents a gift package to mother Shaquan Nelson, who is holding her daughter, Rasheeda Henry, during a visit to the Glen Vincent Health Centre in St. Andrew on Friday (May 15).

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Parents Urged to Focus on Children’s Emotional and Psychological Well-Being

State Minister for Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee, is encouraging parents to pay close attention to the emotional and psychological well-being of their children and provide them with encouragement and support as they navigate life’s challenges and setbacks. “Obstacles come in all of our lives and in every step of the way there are going to be challenges,” she...