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Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses parents at the St James Municipal Corporation’s annual back-to-school education support presentation at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, Sam Sharpe Square, on Wednesday (August 23).
Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses parents at the St James Municipal Corporation’s annual back-to-school education support presentation at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre, Sam Sharpe Square, on Wednesday (August 23).

2,500 Needy Students in St. James To Benefit from Back-to-School Grants

Approximately 2,500 needy students are to benefit from back-to-school grants, totalling $17 million, from the St James Municipal Corporation. Vouchers valued over $5,000 each are being provided to youngsters across the parish through a collaboration with the Ministry of Local...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, addresses the opening ceremony for the fifth two-day semi-virtual International Conference on Maths Teaching on Wednesday (August 23) at Shortwood Teachers’ College in Kingston.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, addresses the opening ceremony for the fifth two-day semi-virtual International Conference on Maths Teaching on Wednesday (August 23) at Shortwood Teachers’ College in Kingston.

Digital Skills Deemed Key in Evolving Teaching and Learning Methodologies
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval William, addresses the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 59th Annual Conference Awards Ceremony, held at the Royalton Negril Resorts and Spa in Hanover on Wednesday, August 23. The event was held under the theme ‘Advancing the Vision: Reigniting the Passion through Equitable, Inclusive Educational Opportunities’.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval William, addresses the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 59th Annual Conference Awards Ceremony, held at the Royalton Negril Resorts and Spa in Hanover on Wednesday, August 23. The event was held under the theme ‘Advancing the Vision: Reigniting the Passion through Equitable, Inclusive Educational Opportunities’.

Full Implementation of STEM Pilot Set for September
Staff Advisor at Manning’s School, Raymond Bingham (left), with winner of the 2023 Junior Tourism Minister Competition and student at The Manning
Staff Advisor at Manning’s School, Raymond Bingham (left), with winner of the 2023 Junior Tourism Minister Competition and student at The Manning's School, Deja Bremmer and her mother, Karen Bremmer, at the Sandals Royal Plantation, Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on August 21.

Manning’s Student Wins Junior Minister of Tourism Competition
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses delegates attending the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), 59th annual conference at Royalton Negril Resort and Spa in Westmoreland on Wednesday (August 23).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses delegates attending the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), 59th annual conference at Royalton Negril Resort and Spa in Westmoreland on Wednesday (August 23).

$440m Allocated for School Repairs and Maintenance Activities

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Director, Bert’s Auto Parts, Bert Tomlinson Jr. (left), presents a certificate of recognition to grant recipient, Evandre Dixon, during the inaugural staging of the Bert’s Auto Parts Foundation scholarship awards ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (August 22). A total of 35 students were recognised for performing outstandingly in the 2023 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations.
EducationYouth

BERT’S Auto Parts Foundation Awards Outstanding PEP Students

Thirty-five students who performed outstandingly in this year’s Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations have received financial assistance through the Bert’s Auto Parts Foundation. Of the total, 32 students received grants of $50,000 while three were awarded scholarships valued $250,000 each. They were awarded during the Foundation’s inaugural presentation ceremony at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (August...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
EducationYouth

Education Minister Underscores Importance of JTA

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, has underscored the importance of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) to the island’s education sector. Mrs. Williams said the Ministry recognises the JTA as an important partner in Jamaica’s education system and looks forward to working with the entity to the benefit of the country’s development. “You have been united in advocating...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (third right, front row), Digicel Education and Special Needs Project Officer, Jeneard Williamson (third left, front row), and Early Stimulation Programme Director, Antonica Gunter-Gayle (right, back row), are joined by students of Stimulation Plus Child Development Centre and their parents. The occasion was a handover ceremony for school supplies donated by Digicel Foundation on Monday (August 21).
LabourSocial SecurityYouth

Digicel Foundation Donates School Supplies to Special Needs Students

Eighty-eight students enrolled in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security’s Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) have been assisted in their preparations for the 2023/24 academic year with the provision of school supplies from Digicel Foundation. Speaking during the handover ceremony at Stimulation Plus Child Development Centre on Hanover Street in downtown Kingston on Monday (August 21), Portfolio Minister, Hon. Pearnel...
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Founder of the Tameka Hill Foundation, Tameka Hill (fourth left, back row), with the 26 children and other persons from the Blue Hole community in St. Catherine, at a children’s treat, held on August 19, at the Blue Hole Pentecostal City Mission Church Incorporated, in the parish.
Youth

Children From Blue Hole, St. Catherine, Receive School Supplies

Twenty-six children from the community of Blue Hole in St. Catherine have received back-to-school supplies from the Tameka Hill Foundation. They were presented with the items on Saturday (August 19), at the Pentecostal City Mission Church Incorporated in the community. Pastor of the Church, Concheta Thomas, said it was an “amazing” moment for the children and their parents. “It is...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck (fourth left) along with Chargé d’Affaires, United States Embassy, Amy Tachco (fourth right) cut the ribbon to officially open the child-friendly space at the Victim Services Branch office in Mandeville, Manchester on August 18. Sharing the moment (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Grace Ann Stewart McFarlane; Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green; Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford; Warnath Group Country Project Director, Aylair Livingston; Manager, Trafficking Secretariat, Ministry of Justice, Audrey Budhi; and Children
JusticeYouth

Child-Friendly Space Opened in Manchester

A child-friendly space has been established at the Victim Services Branch (VSB) office in Mandeville, Manchester under the United States (U.S.)- Jamaica Child Protection Compact Partnership. A child-friendly space is an environment designed to help children who are victims of crime to feel safe, calm, and comfortable while interacting with professionals, including law enforcement officers, social workers, healthcare professionals and...
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Principal Director, Telecommunications in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Kaydian Smith Newton, addresses the Ministry’s back-to-school treat, which catered to approximately 100 students aged six to 17. The event was held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Thursday (August 17). The children received back-to-school supplies, participated in art and craft activities, and benefited from presentations on cybersecurity and drug abuse.
ScienceTechnologyYouth

PHOTOS: Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Back-To-School Fair

Principal Director, Telecommunications in the Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Kaydian Smith Newton, addresses the Ministry’s back-to-school treat, which catered to approximately 100 students aged six to 17. The event was held at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Thursday (August 17). The children received back-to-school supplies, participated in art and craft activities, and benefited from presentations on...
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Managing Director, Young Scholars Education Limited, Shanese Watson.
TechnologyYouth

80 Students Participating in Tech Bloc Coding Camp

Eighty students from across Jamaica are currently participating in a Tech Bloc Coding Camp being staged by the Young Scholars Foundation Education Limited. The camp, which started on July 26 and is set to end on August 21, is being done under a public-private partnership between the Young Scholars and the Ministry of National Security. In addition, the Ministry of...
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