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Ten-year-old Canadian-Jamaican philanthropist Jazmin Headley, points out some of the items she donated to set up the ‘Jazmin Corner’ at the Paediatric Ward of the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon, which was opened on Friday, August 11. Looking on (from left) are: Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Bradley Edwards; Acting Director of Nursing Services, Matron Nancy Davis-Williams; and Dr. Callistus Lawal.
Ten-year-old Canadian-Jamaican philanthropist Jazmin Headley, points out some of the items she donated to set up the ‘Jazmin Corner’ at the Paediatric Ward of the May Pen Hospital in Clarendon, which was opened on Friday, August 11. Looking on (from left) are: Senior Medical Officer, Dr. Bradley Edwards; Acting Director of Nursing Services, Matron Nancy Davis-Williams; and Dr. Callistus Lawal.

10-Year-Old Opens ‘Jazmin Corner’ at May Pen Hospital

Jazmin Corner, an inviting space for young patients at the May Pen Hospital to read and relax, was officially opened on Friday, August 11. The area, located on the Paediatric Ward, was outfitted by 10-year-old Canadian-Jamaican actress/singer, Jazmin Headley, at...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents the 2023 National Champion Farmer trophy to Managing Director of Unity Boer Goat Farm, Owen Bartley (second right), during the recent staging of the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon. Sharing the moment (from left) are Vice-President at Hi-Pro, Colonel (Ret’d) Jaimie Ogilvie and Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney.  
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), presents the 2023 National Champion Farmer trophy to Managing Director of Unity Boer Goat Farm, Owen Bartley (second right), during the recent staging of the 69th Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon. Sharing the moment (from left) are Vice-President at Hi-Pro, Colonel (Ret’d) Jaimie Ogilvie and Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney.  

Champion Farmer Says Goat Farming Lucrative
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing the recent Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial, and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing the recent Denbigh Agricultural, Industrial, and Food Show at the Denbigh Showground in Clarendon.

Over 24 Per Cent of Agro-Park Lands Occupied By Young Farmers
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right) present Woodford Primary School student, Christoff Legister with a new tablet and trophy for his performance in the 2023 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. Occasion was the PEP Awards Ceremony for students in the constituency held at Gordon Town Road on August 9.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) and Member of Parliament for St. Andrew East Rural, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (right) present Woodford Primary School student, Christoff Legister with a new tablet and trophy for his performance in the 2023 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. Occasion was the PEP Awards Ceremony for students in the constituency held at Gordon Town Road on August 9.

PHOTOS: St. Andrew East Rural PEP Awards
A total of 162 graduates made up the Holmwood Technical High School’s Class of 2023. The graduation was held at the Manchester-based school on Sunday (July 9).
A total of 162 graduates made up the Holmwood Technical High School’s Class of 2023. The graduation was held at the Manchester-based school on Sunday (July 9).

2,500 Youth to Get a Major ‘LIFT’ Over the Next Five Years

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Sergeant Kensley Shay of the Jamaica Constabulary Force collects his award as one of the recipients of the Marcus Garvey Public Graduate Scholarship from Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Marsha Smith, at a ceremony held at King’s House, on August 17, 2022.
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Marcus Garvey Graduate Scholarship Recipients to be Announced Aug. 17

Recipients of the Marcus Garvey Public Sector Graduate Scholarship will be officially announced on August 17, at King’s House. The scholarship, which is administered by the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, is available to citizens who are in the public sector who have attained undergraduate tertiary-level education. Now in its third year, the scholarship has been awarded to...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third right), speaks with Social Worker and Guidance Education Officer for the Ministry of Education’s Region 3, Harlene Gordon (second right); during a visit to Cotton Tree District in Albert Town on Tuesday (August 8), where 15-year-old Jamila Cole was killed. Listening (from left) are Territorial Education Officer for the Ministry’s Region 3, Merlianna Shirley; Speaker of the House of Representatives and Member of Parliament for Southern Trelawny, Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert; Community Relations Education Officer for Region 3, Delroy Williams and Mayor of Falmouth, Collen Gager.
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Persons Urged to Tell What They Know About Murder of Trelawny Teen

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, has condemned the killing of 15-year-old Jamila Cole, and is urging persons to come forward with information that could assist the police in apprehending those responsible. The teen was killed during a home invasion in Cotton Tree District in Albert Town, Trelawny, on Monday (August 7). The Minister led a team from...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (fourth left) attends the ‘World Poetry Day: Jamaica 60’ celebration held on Tuesday (March 2, 2023) at the Little Theatre, 4 Tom Redcam Drive in Kingston. She is joined by (from left) Advisor, Communications and Information, United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Caribbean Office, Dr. Paul Hector; National Librarian, National Library of Jamaica (NLJ), Beverley Lashley; Organization of American States (OAS) Representative to Jamaica, Jeanelle Van Glaanen Weygel; Chairman, Board of Management, NLJ, Joy Douglas; and Executive Director of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Leslie Harrow.
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Jamaica Looking to Select Youth Poet Laureate

Young creative writers will soon have the opportunity to become Youth Poet Laureate of Jamaica, according to Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange. She said many talented writers have been doing good creative work, and the Poet Laureate of Jamaica programme, which is administered by the National Library of Jamaica (NLJ) in partnership with the Ministry...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (fourth right), leads the symbolic ground-breaking exercise for the construction of a $185-million classroom block at Holmwood Technical High School in Christiana, Manchester, on Thursday (August 3). Also participating (from left) are National Education Trust (NET) Executives – Board Chairman, Dr. Clifton Reid, Executive Director, Latoya Harris Ghartey, and Deputy Chairman, Andrew Warwar; Holmwood Technical Head Boy, Jabari Baker, Head Girl, Shantal Gooden, and Principal, Hidran McKulsky; and Councillor for the Christiana Division, Desmond Harrison.
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Holmwood Technical High School to Get New $185m Classroom Block

In another 10 months, a new four-storey classroom block, estimated to cost $185 million, will be constructed at Holmwood Technical High School in Christiana, Manchester. The new block will comprise 11 classrooms along with bathrooms, a staffroom and a lift for wheelchair users. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, on Thursday (August 3), broke ground for the development,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), enjoys a playful moment with Seaward Primary and Junior High School student, Kerica Thomas. Occasion was a ceremony to open a play area and honour stakeholders at the institution at Olympic Way, St. Andrew, on July 25, 2019. Looking on in the background is the Principal, Arlene Thomas.
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Gov’t to Provide Additional Support for Back-to- School

The Government will shortly be announcing additional support for back-to-school activities across the island. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure at the quarterly press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on August 3. He said more resources will be placed in the back-to-school programme “to ensure that all our students are able to go...
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Children from Mount Moreland and surrounding communities in St. Catherine with their educational gifts at a back-to-school treat organised by the Tameka Hill Foundation on July 29, at the Mount Moreland Church of God of Prophecy.
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Children Benefit from Back-To-School Treat in Mount Moreland

Ninety children and parents from Mount Moreland and surrounding communities in St. Catherine have benefited from a back-to-school treat organised by the Tameka Hill Foundation. The event was held on July 29 at the Mount Moreland Church of God of Prophecy, where the children were gifted with school bags and other educational supplies, as well as clothing from the online...
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Acting Senior Education Officer for Region 2, Lebert Drysdale (right), looks on as Courts Ready Cash Brand Manager, Suzanne Campbell (second left), hands over a 1,000-gallon water tank to Vice Principal of Duckenfield Primary School, Stafford Stewart (second right) in St. Thomas on Thursday (July 27). Sharing in the moment is Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles.
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Duckenfield Primary Gets 1,000-Gallon Water Tank

Students and teachers at Duckenfield Primary School in St. Thomas will have improved access to potable water come September.  Courts Ready Cash donated a 1,000-gallon water tank to the institution on Thursday (July 27), to mitigate water supply issues being faced by the school amid worsening drought conditions.   Acting Senior Education Officer for Region 2, Lebert Drysdale, who delivered greetings...
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