The Ministry of Education and Youth has allocated $440 million to fund critical repair and maintenance activities in 125 schools across Jamaica for the 2023/24 academic year. Addressing delegates during the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 59th Annual Conference at Royalton Negril Resort and Spa in Westmoreland on Wednesday (August 23), Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said $165 million has been...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...