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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), with 2023 Rhodes Scholar for Jamaica, David Salmon, following the announcement ceremony at King’s House on November 10.

Wolmers’ Boys Past Student is 2023 Rhodes Scholar

Twenty-two-year-old David Rhoden Salmon is the 2023 Rhodes Scholar for Jamaica. He was one of 11 candidates – seven males and four females – who vied for the highly acclaimed scholarship award this year. The announcement was made on Thursday...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left) and Founder of the Usain Bolt Foundation, Usain Bolt (centre), participate in the handover of an Epson printer to New Providence Primary School Principal, Olga Robinson Clarke (third right) and Board Chairman of the school, Darren Virtue (second right), today (November 8), at the school. Also sharing the moment (from left) are Public Relations and Social Media Manager, Epson (Europe), Leonie Toal; Head of Public Relations and Communications, Epson (Europe), Mary McNulty and Chair of the Usain Bolt Foundation, Winsome Wilkins.

PHOTOS: Usain Bolt Foundation Donates Printers to Schools

Acting Deputy Director at the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Marcia Rowe-Amonde, speaks at the Global Services Sector Apprenticeship Programme Graduation Ceremony for Batch Two trainees, held at the Jamaica Promotions Corporation in Kingston, on November 3.

Massive Increase in Employment in Global Services Sector

Manager, Pest Risk Analysis Unit, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Latonya Richards (centre), shows Markino Dyer (left), and Zahir Richards, insect models at the Plant Quarantine Produce Inspection (PQPI) booth during the Lauriston/Thompson Pen Community 4-H Club’s Stew Festival in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Saturday (November 5).

Memorable Return for Lauriston/Thompson Pen 4-H Club’s Stew Festival

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right, front row), and Manchester Central Member of Parliament, Rhoda Moy Crawford (left, front row), with students and other stakeholders attending Sunday’s (November 6) National Youth Month Church Service. The service was held at Generations Church in Mandeville, Manchester.

Gov’t Remains Committed to Safeguarding the Rights of Jamaica’s Youth

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Minister Morgan Urges Young People Not to Underestimate Their Power

Jamaica’s youth are being encouraged not to underestimate their ability to contribute to or drive changes that can redound to the country’s long-term benefit. The urging comes from Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Information, Hon. Robert Morgan. “There has been no revolution in the world that has not been led by young...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness. addresses the Edward Phillip George Seaga Inaugural Human Development Lecture held on Thursday (November 4) at the University of Technology (UTech) campus, St. Andrew.

3 years ago Youth

HEART/NSTA Trust Remains Relevant – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the 40-year-old HEART/NSTA Trust continues to be an important institution in the architecture of Jamaica. He noted that the institution, established in 1982 by the late former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, plays a crucial role in equipping Jamaican workers with the necessary knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed for higher...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (fourth left), listens to Senior Medical Officer (SMO) at the Spanish Town Hospital, Dr. Jacqueline Wright-James (third left), during a visit to the hospital, today (November 2). At right is Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, Jacqueline Ellis.

3 years ago Health & WellnessYouth

Parents Urged to be Extra Vigilant in Protecting Children from Respiratory Illnesses

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, says parents need to be extra vigilant in protecting children from respiratory illnesses, as the infection rate is high. The Minister’s call came following a visit to the Spanish Town Hospital in St. Catherine, today (November 2), where he saw, first-hand, a high number of children admitted to the healthcare...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), engages in a light exchange with (from left) UNICEF Country Representative, Vicente Teran; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Co-Founder, Proven Investments Limited, Christopher Williams; CEO, National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr, and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Maureen Dwyer, at the official launch of activities to observe National Parent Month, at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, on November 1. National Parent Month is being observed in November under the theme ‘Reignite the Village’.

3 years ago EducationYouth

Education Minister Calls for Greater Collaboration Among Parents, Caregivers and Schools

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, is calling for greater collaboration and coordination among parents, caregivers and schools on key issues relevant to the achievement of a child’s education and best interest. She made the call during the official launch of activities to observe National Parent Month at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew, on November...

National Child Month Committee (NCMC) member, Lyneve McLeish (left), makes a presentation to former Denbigh High School student, Wadada Dixon, who was named the committee’s top achiever for 2020.

3 years ago Youth

Nominations for Child Month Committee Achievement Award Extended

The National Child Month Committee (NCMC) has extended the deadline for the submission of nominations for its 2022 Academic Achievement Award to Friday, November 4. Non-traditional high schools across the island are being encouraged to nominate a student who has excelled academically, is a good role model and has exhibited resilience through challenging circumstances. Each nominee should have achieved at...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams (seated at right) and Deputy Mayor, Richard Vernon (seated at left), with the newly installed Junior Mayor, Mt. Alvernia High School for Girls student Fitz-Ali Nelson (seated, second right) and Junior Deputy Mayor, St. James High School student Jodel Williams (seated, second left). With them are Judges of the Junior Mayor’s competition, Aldria Grant (left), Allaine Harvey (centre), and Oral Heaven (right), and new junior councillors of the St. James Municipal Coroporation from schools across the parish. The competition was held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in the parish on Thursday ( October 27).

3 years ago Local GovernmentYouth

Junior Mayor for Montego Bay

A new Montego Bay Junior Mayor was installed at the St. James Municipal Corporation after winning a competition for the post held at Montego Bay Cultural Centre in the parish, on Thursday (October 27). Mount Alvernia High School for Girls student, Fitz-Ali Nelson, walked away with the title after emerging atop a strong field of 15 contenders from 14 high...

Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (right), displays agricultural equipment and supplies that have been provided for women and youth beneficiaries. These were presented during a recent JSIF Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) II handover ceremony at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston. Others (from left) are World Bank Representative in Jamaica, Ziva Razafintsalama, and farmers Javian Bassier and Venroy Wint.

3 years ago AgricultureYouth

PHOTO: JSIF Presents Agricultural Equipment to Women and Youth Beneficiaries

Managing Director, Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (right), displays agricultural equipment and supplies that have been provided for women and youth beneficiaries. These were presented during a recent JSIF Rural Economic Development Initiative (REDI) II handover ceremony at the Liguanea Club in New Kingston. Others (from left) are World Bank Representative in Jamaica, Ziva Razafintsalama, and farmers Javian...