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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, provides details of the 2023 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) results during a press conference at the Ministry in Kingston on Friday (June 23).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, provides details of the 2023 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) results during a press conference at the Ministry in Kingston on Friday (June 23).

Significant Improvements in PEP Exam Results

The Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting a significant improvement in student performance in the Mathematics component of this year’s Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations, compared to pre-pandemic results in 2019. Figures from the Ministry show that 57 per...
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), and New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Georgette Moving (second right), sign the social housing contract outlining her responsibilities as a homeowner under the initiative. Sharing the moment (from left) are Chair, Oversight Committee, NSHP, Judith Robb Walters; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine Southwest, Hon. Everald Warmington and (from left, standing) Ms. Moving’s daughter, Janelle Evans and Councillor, Old Harbour North, Keith Knight. Ms. Moving’s new home, which is located in Bamboo Ridge, St. Catherine Southwest, was handed over on Friday (June 23).
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), and New Social Housing Programme (NSHP) beneficiary, Georgette Moving (second right), sign the social housing contract outlining her responsibilities as a homeowner under the initiative. Sharing the moment (from left) are Chair, Oversight Committee, NSHP, Judith Robb Walters; Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation and Member of Parliament, St. Catherine Southwest, Hon. Everald Warmington and (from left, standing) Ms. Moving’s daughter, Janelle Evans and Councillor, Old Harbour North, Keith Knight. Ms. Moving’s new home, which is located in Bamboo Ridge, St. Catherine Southwest, was handed over on Friday (June 23).

Prime Minister Urges Public’s Assistance with Investigations into Youngster’s Demise
Custos Rotulorum for St James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin (right), interacts with students of Barracks Road Primary during a devotional exercise at the Corinaldi Primary School in Montego Bay, St James, on Friday (June 23), in observance of the National Day of Mourning for Children who have been victims of violence.
Custos Rotulorum for St James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin (right), interacts with students of Barracks Road Primary during a devotional exercise at the Corinaldi Primary School in Montego Bay, St James, on Friday (June 23), in observance of the National Day of Mourning for Children who have been victims of violence.

Call Made for Collaboration and Transformation to Safeguard Jamaica’s Children
Student Leaders at the Morant Bay Primary School in St. Thomas read the proclamation on the National Day of Mourning for Jamaica’s Children, which was observed in a special devotional exercise at the school today (June 23).
Student Leaders at the Morant Bay Primary School in St. Thomas read the proclamation on the National Day of Mourning for Jamaica’s Children, which was observed in a special devotional exercise at the school today (June 23).

Special Devotion at Morant Bay Primary to Mourn Nation’s Children
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (left) and President of Junior Chamber International, Marklon Bedward (centre), examine a lettuce plant on a newly established vegetable farm at Best Care Special Education School in Kingston. With them is school Chairman, Orville Johnson. The vegetable farm and a shade house were officially opened on Wednesday (June 21).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (left) and President of Junior Chamber International, Marklon Bedward (centre), examine a lettuce plant on a newly established vegetable farm at Best Care Special Education School in Kingston. With them is school Chairman, Orville Johnson. The vegetable farm and a shade house were officially opened on Wednesday (June 21).

Vegetable Garden Established at Best Care Special Education School

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Youth

CPFSA Advises of Possible Disruptions When Calling the 211 Child Abuse Hotline

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is advising that persons may experience disruptions when calling the entity’s 211 Child Abuse Reporting Hotline. An advisory from the Agency indicates that the disruptions that individuals may experience up until Friday (June 23) are due to an islandwide upgrade of its communications system. The CPFSA has apologised for any resulting inconvenience...
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Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, reads a Proclamation at King’s House on Wednesday (June 21), declaring Friday (June 23) as the National Day of Mourning for Jamaica’s Children.
Governor GeneralYouth

June 23 Proclaimed National Day of Mourning for Jamaica’s Children

Friday, June 23 has been proclaimed a National Day of Mourning for Jamaica’s Children. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, read a Proclamation during a ceremony at King’s House on Wednesday (June 21), declaring the Day that will serve to mourn the loss of Jamaica’s children who have been killed and support those suffering abuse. Prime Minister,...
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National Coordinator for the national Police Youth Club (PYC), Sergeant Ricardo McCalpin.
National SecurityYouth

Youth Encouraged to Join National Police Youth Club

Youth are being encouraged to join the National Police Youth Club to benefit from its upcoming Summer Camp, which will provide skill-certification opportunities in partnership with the HEART/NSTA Trust. Level-two skills training will be offered for various areas, including housekeeping, painting, electrical wiring and connection, motor vehicle repairs, tiling and baking. The camp will be held for one week from...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third right), breaks ground along with other stakeholders for the expansion of the Bridgeport High School in Portmore, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (June 20). Others (from left) are Bridgeport High’s Principal, Beverley Harris, and Board Chairman, Dane Levy; Member of Parliament, St. Catherine Southeast, Robert Miller; Mayor of Portmore, Councillor Leon Thomas, and Executive Director, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey.
EducationWorks / ConstructionYouth

Ground Broken for New Classroom Block at Bridgeport High School

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, on Tuesday (June 20), broke ground for the construction of an 11-classroom block, among other amenities, at Bridgeport High School in Portmore, St. Catherine. The work, to be undertaken through the National Education Trust (NET) at a cost of $253 million, will also include construction of two science laboratories, a Home Economics...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn (right), observes wards repairing a motor vehicle at the Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Monday (June 19). At left is Acting Superintendent, Department of Correctional Services (DCS), Ian Henry.
National SecurityYouth

Success of Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre Rehabilitation Programmes Highlighted

The Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Centre is offering rehabilitation programmes to prevent youth from reoffending, according to Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert-Flynn. Speaking with journalists following a tour of the facility located in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Monday (June 19), Mrs. Cuthbert-Flynn said her top priority is to ensure the rehabilitation of...
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