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Students and staff at the Ferncourt High School in Claremont, St. Ann, will soon be able to access full Internet service, as the Government continues its push to upgrade the networking capability of schools. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon Fayval Williams, who made the disclosure, said the groundwork is being done by technicians to have the institution equipped with Internet service. She was speaking at the institution’s Open Day 2023, on Thursday (March 30), in celebration of the school’s 85th anniversary, under the theme ‘Reigniting our Zeal to Achieve Greatness’. “We are working to ensure that Ferncourt High has adequate broadband connectivity all across the campus. I know that the technicians are working to ensure that, and in time, wherever you walk on the campus, you should have access to connectivity,” Minister Williams said. She reiterated that the Ministry is committed to creating a strong information and communications technology (ICT) environment in schools to prepare students to adjust to a technologically advanced world. “We know that is the way of the world now and you students need the skills as you complete your education,” the Minister said. To this end, she noted that the new computer lab at Ferncourt High was outfitted with 49 new laptop computers, as “we want you to become as technologically savvy as you can”. (more) Ferncourt High…2 “We have to ensure that in our high schools, in particular, we have the devices available to you,” she added. Meanwhile, Minister Williams implored the students to utilise the Microsoft Office 365 suite of programmes, available free of cost. She said emails have already been sent to students and educators at their moeschools.edu.jm email accounts for access to Microsoft Office 365. “I would like you to go to your MOEY email today. We have sent a link for you and all the teachers to download. You will have access to Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Notes and a whole host of Microsoft products and especially to you who are doing CSEC and CAPE… to help you to do your SBAs,” the Minister said. The Minister hailed Ferncourt High for holding fast to its commitment to provide students with quality education.
Students and staff at the Ferncourt High School in Claremont, St. Ann, will soon be able to access full Internet service, as the Government continues its push to upgrade the networking capability of schools. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon Fayval Williams, who made the disclosure, said the groundwork is being done by technicians to have the institution equipped with Internet service. She was speaking at the institution’s Open Day 2023, on Thursday (March 30), in celebration of the school’s 85th anniversary, under the theme ‘Reigniting our Zeal to Achieve Greatness’. “We are working to ensure that Ferncourt High has adequate broadband connectivity all across the campus. I know that the technicians are working to ensure that, and in time, wherever you walk on the campus, you should have access to connectivity,” Minister Williams said. She reiterated that the Ministry is committed to creating a strong information and communications technology (ICT) environment in schools to prepare students to adjust to a technologically advanced world. “We know that is the way of the world now and you students need the skills as you complete your education,” the Minister said. To this end, she noted that the new computer lab at Ferncourt High was outfitted with 49 new laptop computers, as “we want you to become as technologically savvy as you can”. (more) Ferncourt High…2 “We have to ensure that in our high schools, in particular, we have the devices available to you,” she added. Meanwhile, Minister Williams implored the students to utilise the Microsoft Office 365 suite of programmes, available free of cost. She said emails have already been sent to students and educators at their moeschools.edu.jm email accounts for access to Microsoft Office 365. “I would like you to go to your MOEY email today. We have sent a link for you and all the teachers to download. You will have access to Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, Notes and a whole host of Microsoft products and especially to you who are doing CSEC and CAPE… to help you to do your SBAs,” the Minister said. The Minister hailed Ferncourt High for holding fast to its commitment to provide students with quality education.

Ferncourt High to Get Full Internet Service

Students and staff at the Ferncourt High School in Claremont, St. Ann, will soon be able to access full Internet service, as the Government continues its push to upgrade the networking capability of schools. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon...
Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Youth, Maureen Dwyer (left), along with National Mathematics Coordinator in the Ministry, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, and Regional Mathematics Coordinator, Region Six, Camae Johnson Burrell, participate in the National Mathematics Week Church Service held at the Clifton New Testament Church of God, in Kingston on March 26.
Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education and Youth, Maureen Dwyer (left), along with National Mathematics Coordinator in the Ministry, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, and Regional Mathematics Coordinator, Region Six, Camae Johnson Burrell, participate in the National Mathematics Week Church Service held at the Clifton New Testament Church of God, in Kingston on March 26.

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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents a certificate to participant in the Barita Foundation Youth Crime Prevention Enterprise Development Programme, Kimani Whyte, during the closing exercise and post reception held at King’s House on March 24.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents a certificate to participant in the Barita Foundation Youth Crime Prevention Enterprise Development Programme, Kimani Whyte, during the closing exercise and post reception held at King’s House on March 24.

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), speaks with participants in the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Residential Camps, at the official launch of the programme on Friday (March 24), at the AC Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), speaks with participants in the Jamaica National Service Corps (JNSC) Residential Camps, at the official launch of the programme on Friday (March 24), at the AC Marriott Hotel in St. Andrew.

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Inspector of Motor Vehicles, Spanish Town Examination Depot, Shane Miller (standing, centre) engages students at Jonathan Grant High School in St. Catherine during a recent road code test administered by the Road Safety Unit and the Island Traffic Authority (ITA). The test is a requirement for the granting of a learner’s permit.
Inspector of Motor Vehicles, Spanish Town Examination Depot, Shane Miller (standing, centre) engages students at Jonathan Grant High School in St. Catherine during a recent road code test administered by the Road Safety Unit and the Island Traffic Authority (ITA). The test is a requirement for the granting of a learner’s permit.

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National Mathematics Coordinator, Ministry of Education and Youth (centre), Dr. Tamika Benjamin, addresses a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (March 22). She is flanked by Regional Mathematics Coordinator for region six, Camae Thompson Burrell (left) and Regional Mathematics Coordinator for region two, Shauna-Gay Young Henry.
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Maths Week is March 26 to 31

The Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), will stage National Mathematics Week 2023 from March 26 to 31, under the theme ‘Reigniting the Maths Flame: Light up our World’. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (March 22), National Mathematics Coordinator, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, said the Ministry is encouraging parents, teachers, students, principals and the wider Jamaica to give...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16).
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Gov’t to Ramp Up Training Under JNSC

Starting this year, the HEART/NSTA Trust will increase its collaboration with the Jamaica Defence Force/Jamaica National Service Corps (JDF/JNSC) to recruit an additional 2,000 youth to the programme yearly. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure during his contribution to the 2023/24 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives recently. “It is now time to scale up...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), and Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), join in the symbolic presentation of a cheque valued at $82 million by GraceKennedy (GK) Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Don Wehby (second right) to Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) President, Keith Wellington (left). The occasion was the media launch of the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships (Champs) at the National Stadium on Wednesday (March 15). Also sharing in the moment are CEO of GK Foods-Domestic, Frank James (third left); CEO of GK Financial Group, Grace Burnett (fourth left); and Olympic gold medalist, Briana Williams. Champs will be held at the National Stadium from March 28 to April 1.
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PHOTOS: Launch of CHAMPS 2023

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), and Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), join in the symbolic presentation of a cheque valued at $82 million by GraceKennedy (GK) Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Don Wehby (second right) to Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) President, Keith Wellington (left). The occasion was the...
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Fourth- and fifth-form students at Holy Trinity High School in Kingston work on new laptops provided by E-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJam). The first 30 of 68 devices were officially handed over to the institution during a ceremony on Wednesday (March 15).
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10,000 Laptops Being Provided to High Schools

A total of 173 secondary-level institutions across the island will be provided with 10,000 laptops, valued at $4.3 million, to outfit their computer laboratories. The initiative is being undertaken by E-Learning Jamaica Company Limited (e-LJAM). The devices will assist students in preparing for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) and also help in developing...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, delivering his 2023/24 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 16).
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500 Fifth and Sixth-Form Graduates to Benefit from Special Internship Programme

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Representatives of the Kiwanis Club of Papine (from left) President-designate, Sophia Smith; Director of Community Service and Inter-clubbing, Dr. Simone Bewry Ricketts, and President, Rose Marie Headley Smith, along with, Vice Governor, Kiwanis, Eastern Canada and the Caribbean, Pamella Rodney-White; Development Officer, Early Childhood Commission, Donya Baimbridge; and Principal, Jamaica House Basic School, Veronica Parkinson Burnett, interact with students as they peruse books that were presented to the school as part of a reading competition.
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Kiwanis Club of Papine Partners with Jamaica House Basic School to Advance Literacy

Administrators at Jamaica House Basic School in Kingston have welcomed the intervention of the Kiwanis Club of Papine, which has been instrumental in introducing the Lalilo by Renaissance web-based software literacy programme to their institution. The programme is designed to assist with literacy skills development among children at the pre-primary level. The Club’s Lalilo Literacy Project and Reading Competition was...
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Research and Development Manager, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Gleasia Reid Smith.
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CPFSA Hosts Anti-Bullying Workshop Thursday

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will host its third anti-bullying workshop series on Thursday (March 16). The online event will focus on the ‘Bystander Effect’ which happens when a group of people watch a bullying incident and no one responds. Research and Development Manager at the CPFSA, Gleasia Reid Smith, told JIS News, that bullying is influenced...
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