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Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses the opening ceremony of his National Youth Consultative Conference, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Thursday (October 6).
Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, addresses the opening ceremony of his National Youth Consultative Conference, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Thursday (October 6).

G-G Calls for Discussion on Leveraging Technology Skills of the Youth

Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has called for national conversation on how the innate technology skills of young people can be leveraged for the country’s development. He noted that young persons “have been using powerful...
Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Valrie Curtis (second right); Deputy Clerk, Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe (right); and Coordinator, Parliamentary Internship Programme, Dr. Donovan Johnson (left), share a photo opportunity with new parliamentary interns Anatassia Balfour (second left) and Aaron Hoilett during the induction ceremony at Gordon House, 81 Duke Street, downtown Kingston, on October 6.
Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Valrie Curtis (second right); Deputy Clerk, Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe (right); and Coordinator, Parliamentary Internship Programme, Dr. Donovan Johnson (left), share a photo opportunity with new parliamentary interns Anatassia Balfour (second left) and Aaron Hoilett during the induction ceremony at Gordon House, 81 Duke Street, downtown Kingston, on October 6.

PHOTOS: Induction of Parliamentary Interns
Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), displays laptops and tablets donated by e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited to the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) South Camp Road Juvenile Correctional Centre in Kingston. The devices were handed over during a ceremony at the institution on Tuesday (October 4). Others (from left) are Commissioner of Corrections, Col. (ret’d) Gary Rowe; Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), e-Learning Jamaica, Andrew Lee; Principal Director, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Kaydian Smith Newton; and Deputy Commissioner, Rehabilitation and Probation Aftercare Services, DCS, Dr. Marc Thomas.
Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), displays laptops and tablets donated by e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited to the Department of Correctional Services (DCS) South Camp Road Juvenile Correctional Centre in Kingston. The devices were handed over during a ceremony at the institution on Tuesday (October 4). Others (from left) are Commissioner of Corrections, Col. (ret’d) Gary Rowe; Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne; Chief Executive Officer (CEO), e-Learning Jamaica, Andrew Lee; Principal Director, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Ministry of Science, Energy and Technology, Kaydian Smith Newton; and Deputy Commissioner, Rehabilitation and Probation Aftercare Services, DCS, Dr. Marc Thomas.

e-Learning Jamaica Donates 183 Computers to Department of Correctional Services
Students of Cornwall College participate in the launch of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) National Tourism Debate 2022, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday (October 4).
Students of Cornwall College participate in the launch of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) National Tourism Debate 2022, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday (October 4).

Sixteen High Schools to Participate in 2022 National Tourism Debate
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left) comforts Kingston Technical High School student, Kayanna Lawrence (second right), whose classmate, Michion Campbell, was fatally stabbed by another student at the Hanover Street-based institution recently. Others (from left) are Acting Region One Director, Ministry of Education and Youth, Suzan Bloomfield and Principal, Kingston Technical High School, Maulton Campbell. Minister Williams visited the institution today (October 3).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left) comforts Kingston Technical High School student, Kayanna Lawrence (second right), whose classmate, Michion Campbell, was fatally stabbed by another student at the Hanover Street-based institution recently. Others (from left) are Acting Region One Director, Ministry of Education and Youth, Suzan Bloomfield and Principal, Kingston Technical High School, Maulton Campbell. Minister Williams visited the institution today (October 3).

Psychosocial Support for Kingston Technical High Students

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Deadline for Submission of PMNYAE Nominations Extended to October 7

The deadline for submission of nominations for the Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence (PMNYAE) has been extended to Friday, October 7. The PMNYAE is open to all Jamaican Nationals between the ages of 15 and 29 who have attained excellence in any of the following categories of agriculture/agro-processing; entrepreneurship/social entrepreneurship; journalism/e-journalism; and new media – social media, youtuber,...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (seated, right) along with (seated from left) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Country Representative, Mariko Kagoshima; Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe and Grade-seven student at St. Hugh’s High School, Shakacia Greenland, view a digital textbook, at the official launch of the Accessible Digital Textbook Prototype in Jamaica on September 30 at the Joyce Robinson Hall, Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library. Others (standing from left) are Founder and Chief Executive Officer, BookFusion, Dwayne Campbell; Regional Inclusive Education and Disability Specialist, UNICEF, Cynthia Brizuela and Director General, Jamaica Library Service, Maureen Thompson.
EducationTechnologyYouth

PHOTOS: Accessibility Text Book Launch

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (seated, right) along with (seated from left) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Country Representative, Mariko Kagoshima; Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe and Grade-seven student at St. Hugh’s High School, Shakacia Greenland, view a digital textbook, at the official launch of the Accessible...
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Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell.
Youth

Persons Encouraged to Pursue Technical and Vocational Skills Training

Individuals are again being encouraged to pursue technical and vocational skills training and infuse these into their academic qualifications. Additionally, workers with specialist skills who are uncertified, are being urged to formalise their expertise by pursuing certification through the HEART/NSTA Trust. According to Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Audrey Sewell, who previously served as...
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Minister of Education and Youth , Hon Fayval Williams (right), answers questions from students during the Ministry’s National Grooming Policy students’ consultation session at the Wolmer’s Boys’ School in Kingston, on Friday (September 30). Listening is Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
EducationYouth

Persons Encouraged to Resort to Non-Violent Methods of Conflict Resolution

Jamaicans are, again, being encouraged to resort to non-violent methods of conflict resolution. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, emphasised that this is imperative to prevent disputes from escalating to fatal outcomes. Mrs. Williams made the statement while extending condolences to the family of slain Kingston Technical High School student, Michion Campbell. The youngster was stabbed by another...
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Stakeholders attending the Jamaica Tourist Boards (JTB) Youth Forum at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Wednesday (September 28). The forum formed part of the Ministry of Tourism’s Tourism Awareness Week (TAW) 2022 activities. The week is being observed from September 25 to October 1 under the theme ‘Rethinking Tourism’.
TourismYouth

JTB Hosts Tourism Awareness Week Youth Forum

The Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) hosted a Youth Forum at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Wednesday (September 28). The event formed part of activities marking Tourism Awareness Week 2022, from September 25 to October 1, under the theme ‘Rethinking Tourism’. The theme is consistent with that selected by the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) for...
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Several of the 114 participants in the Global Services Sector (GSS) Apprenticeship Programme, during their recent graduation ceremony at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) head office in Kingston.
CommerceYouth

Global Services Apprenticeship Graduates Encouraged to be People-Focused

The first cohort of 114 persons graduating from the Global Services Sector (GSS) Apprenticeship Programme, has been encouraged to cultivate a culture of positive engagement with the individuals with whom they will work. This was the charge from HEART/NSTA Trust Managing Director, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, while speaking during the recent graduation ceremony at Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) head office in...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaks at a post Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House in Kingston, on Wednesday, September 28.
EducationYouth

21,900 Pieces of School Furniture to be Delivered Over Two Months

A total of 21,900 pieces of school furniture will be delivered in the next two months as the Ministry of Education and Youth continues to invest in upgrading educational institutions across the island. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, provided a breakdown during a post Cabinet press briefing, held at Jamaica House in Kingston, on Wednesday (September 28). She said 15,500...
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