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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Leader of Government Business in the Upper House, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith.

Importance of Youth Participation in National Decision-Making Process Underscored

Youth participation in Jamaica’s decision-making process and governance regime is integral to the country’s sustainable development, says Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith. Against this background, she is encouraging young people to use...
Members of The Girls’ Brigade Jamaica share a photo opportunity during a visit to King’s House in Kingston on Monday (March 6). The visit was to launch Girl’s Brigade Month, and the organisation’s fundraising tag drive.
Members of The Girls’ Brigade Jamaica share a photo opportunity during a visit to King’s House in Kingston on Monday (March 6). The visit was to launch Girl’s Brigade Month, and the organisation’s fundraising tag drive.

PHOTO: Girls’ Brigade Visits King’s House
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon, Fayval Williams (centre), is surrounded by students at the 2023 staging of Jamaica Day on Friday (March 3), at the Dinthill Technical High School in St. Catherine.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon, Fayval Williams (centre), is surrounded by students at the 2023 staging of Jamaica Day on Friday (March 3), at the Dinthill Technical High School in St. Catherine.

Schools Mandated to Focus on Civics and Character Development
Executive Director of Jamaica Vacations (JamVac), Joy Roberts (second left), listens as Administrative/Procurement Coordinator at JamVac, Nadia White (left), discusses tourism careers with students from the Portmore Community College, at the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) inaugural Career Expo, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Friday (March 3).
Executive Director of Jamaica Vacations (JamVac), Joy Roberts (second left), listens as Administrative/Procurement Coordinator at JamVac, Nadia White (left), discusses tourism careers with students from the Portmore Community College, at the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI) inaugural Career Expo, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Friday (March 3).

Hundreds of Students Take Part in JCTI Career Expo
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Campbell (second left), shares the moment as Director, Econo Office and School Supplies Limited, Ann-Marie Stennett (left) and Finance Manager, JIS, Glenford West (second right), present a symbolic cheque to Senior Staff Member of the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home, Haila Gentles (centre), at the JIS Head Office on Half-Way Tree Road on February 28. Also sharing the moment is Stores Officer, JIS, Maureen Green.
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Enthrose Campbell (second left), shares the moment as Director, Econo Office and School Supplies Limited, Ann-Marie Stennett (left) and Finance Manager, JIS, Glenford West (second right), present a symbolic cheque to Senior Staff Member of the Mount Olivet Boys’ Home, Haila Gentles (centre), at the JIS Head Office on Half-Way Tree Road on February 28. Also sharing the moment is Stores Officer, JIS, Maureen Green.

Company Partners with JIS in Mount Olivet Boys’ Home Tablet Drive

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At-risk Youth to Benefit From 12-month Positive Pathways Programme

Two hundred and forty at-risk youth from vulnerable communities in St. James are to benefit from a 12-month Positive Pathways programme, through a partnership between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Sandals Foundation.  The $38.5-million programme, dubbed, ‘Supporting Youth Development through Positive Youth Engagement’, was launched at a ceremony on March 2 held at Sandals White...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), joins in the symbolic handover of a cheque from the Government of Japan, along with Japanese Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (second right), to Little Bay Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland. The provision facilitated the purchase of a school bus for the institution. Representing the school (from left) are Head Girl, Ackecia Gayle; Principal, Keron King; Prefect, Kendra Cornwall; and Deputy Head Girl, Marieka Anderson. The presentation was made during a ceremony at the Ministry in Kingston, on Tuesday (February 21).
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Two Buses Donated to Schools in St. Catherine and Westmoreland

Approximately 2,500 students at Little Bay Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland and Old Harbour High School in St. Catherine are benefitting from the donation of two buses to the institutions. The vehicles, which have bolstered the schools’ transportation arrangements, are already yielding positive outcomes, as student attendance at both schools has increased. There has, additionally, been a decrease in...
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Youth

Assistance for Children of St. James Police Officers

Pharmaceutical giant Bioprist has pledged $1 million in educational support to every child of a St. James police officer who is studying medicine and able to maintain a very good grade-point average (GPA). The pledge was made by Founder and Chief Executive officer (CEO), Dr. Guna Muppuri, at a St. James Police awards dinner, held at the Montego Bay Convention...
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, makes a point during the ‘Building Capacity for Tourism’ panel discussion at the Global Tourism Resilience Conference on February 16, at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, Mona.
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Jamaica Building Capacity for Tourism Resilience Through Education and Training

Developing human resource capacity through education and training, is one way in which Jamaica is building resilience in tourism, says Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Floyd Green. “Jamaica has had a lot of training systems around tourism because our economy is so strongly built on [the sector],” he noted. The Minister, who was participating...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a recent cybersecurity and data-protection forum, at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston.
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Students Urged to Protect Identities and Data Online

Students are being urged to stay informed about the latest cyberthreats and protect their identities and data, particularly when they are online. The caution came from Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, during a recent cybersecurity and data-protection forum, held at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston. She emphasised that cybersecurity and data protection must be priority,...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), listens as Chief Executive Officer of EducFocal Limited, Gordon Swaby (left), speaks to Territory Manager of INOVA Solutions, Jeroen Nederkoorn (second left) and Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe (third right), at the launch of the Microsoft 365 Programmes for teachers and students, at Excelsior High School, today (February 14). At right is Principal of Excelsior High School, Deanroy Bromfield.
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Microsoft Suite of Programmes for Teachers and Students

The Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY) is committed to eliminating the digital gap. This was emphasised by Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, at the launch of the Microsoft 365 suite of programmes for teachers and students, held at Excelsior High School in Kingston today (February 14). Mrs. Williams said the introduction of the Microsoft Office 365...
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Governor-General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the 2023/24 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Duke Street in downtown Kingston, on Tuesday (February 14).
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School Attendance Returning to Pre-COVID Levels

School attendance is returning to pre-COVID levels as the Government makes progress in bridging the digital divide and implementing the recommendations of the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC). This was noted by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, while delivering the Throne Speech at the 2023/24 ceremonial opening of Parliament at Gordon House, today (February 14). He...
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