Students are being encouraged by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, to make physical activity a healthy lifestyle habit. He urges them to identify an engagement that they can actively participate in daily, particularly something they enjoy. “If you like running, run around the house; if you like walking, go out and walk for half an...

The Ministry of Education and Youth has, this year, budgeted approximately $635 million for scholarships to assist students to pursue tertiary education. The was disclosed by Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kasan Troupe, who attended the opening ceremony for the second staging of the Ministry’s Tertiary Education Recruitment Drive at the National Stadium on Friday (April 26). “I want our students to...

Special Projects Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan, presents a copy of the JIS publication ‘Proud To Be Jamaican’ to little Khajarie Grant, who visited the JIS booth during the St. Mary 4-H Clubs’ Parish Achievement Expo, held recently at the St. Mary High School.

Youth creativity and innovation were on display as primary and secondary level students matched their skills in various competitive events at the St. Mary 4-H Parish Achievement Expo. Held recently at the St. Mary High School grounds under the theme: ‘Youth in Agriculture: Shaping the New FACE of Food', the event included competitions in agriculture, home economics, leadership, environmental management,...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is keen on creating an education system that works for all students. “We are recognising now that our children come to us from a lot of different households. They come with different levels of learning, they learn differently, and it is up to us to create an environment in...

The Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC) have strengthened the process of engagement and partnership between the Government and overseas nationals, says State Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge. From an eight-member group of Diaspora representatives primarily from the United States (US), United Kingdon (UK) and Canada, the combined 30-member...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, has emphasised the importance of fostering a culture of respect, empathy and non-violence among students and within the school environment. She said there must be a collective commitment to finding positive and constructive ways to resolve disputes and conflicts in schools. The Minister was speaking during a visit to Irwin High School,...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, delivers her address at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Annual General Staff Meeting held on Wednesday (April 24) at Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Listening are Manager of the Windsor Childcare Facility in St. Ann, Wayne Grant (centre), and Placement Coordinator at the CPFSA, Taneka...

The National Child Month Committee (NCMC) will be commemorating Child Month 2024 with seven activities in May, under the theme ‘Stand Up! Speak Out! Protect the Rights of our Children’. Chair of the NCMC, Dr. Pauline Mullings, said this year’s theme is a call to action for citizens to fulfil their duty to protect the nation’s children. She was addressing...