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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), presents Anita Baker with her National Council on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NCTVET) certificate at the Amber HEART Academy graduation ceremony held at the HEART/NSTA Trust Stony Hill Campus in St. Andrew on Tuesday (January 11).
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), presents Anita Baker with her National Council on Technical and Vocational Education and Training (NCTVET) certificate at the Amber HEART Academy graduation ceremony held at the HEART/NSTA Trust Stony Hill Campus in St. Andrew on Tuesday (January 11).

40 New Coders Get Jobs with Amber Group

The second cohort of software coding trainees at the Amber HEART Academy have received job offers from Amber Group Limited, after successfully completing the one-year skills development programme. On Wednesday (January 11), the 40 new coders were presented with job...
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (background right), looks on as Senior Operations Manager, Digicel Foundation, Jodi-Ann McFarlane (seated left) stamps the document formalising the partnership between the entities for the renovation of the Santa Cruz Basic School to establish the Santa Cruz Special Education Centre. The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on January 11. Observing (from left) are Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Director of Regional Education Services at the Ministry, Region 5, Ottis Brown and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Maureen Dwyer.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (background right), looks on as Senior Operations Manager, Digicel Foundation, Jodi-Ann McFarlane (seated left) stamps the document formalising the partnership between the entities for the renovation of the Santa Cruz Basic School to establish the Santa Cruz Special Education Centre. The signing ceremony was held at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on January 11. Observing (from left) are Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Director of Regional Education Services at the Ministry, Region 5, Ottis Brown and Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Maureen Dwyer.

Special Education Centre to be Established in Santa Cruz
Junior Youth Coordinator of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation Junior Council (KSAMC JC), Karyl Thorpe, addresses a recent sitting of the Junior Council. The KSAMC JC is hosting a clothing drive for the month of January to benefit the homeless population in Kingston and St. Andrew.
Junior Youth Coordinator of the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation Junior Council (KSAMC JC), Karyl Thorpe, addresses a recent sitting of the Junior Council. The KSAMC JC is hosting a clothing drive for the month of January to benefit the homeless population in Kingston and St. Andrew.

Junior Council of KSAMC Appeals for Donations to Clothing Drive
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking in the House of Representatives on January 10.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking in the House of Representatives on January 10.

Children’s Advocate Report Sent to the Police
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), speaks with 16-year-old Ne-Sean Blair, a victim of gun violence, which left him paralysed since March 30, 2021, and his mother, Kedine Wilson-Blair, during a visit to their home in Manchester, on Monday, December 19.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), speaks with 16-year-old Ne-Sean Blair, a victim of gun violence, which left him paralysed since March 30, 2021, and his mother, Kedine Wilson-Blair, during a visit to their home in Manchester, on Monday, December 19.

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JETAA Jamaica Essay Competition for Secondary Students

Students at the secondary level are being invited to participate in the Japan Exchange and Teaching Programme Alumni Association (JETAA) of Jamaica’s annual essay competition. Participating students will be required to submit a 400–550-word essay on the topic “Omotenashi” which embodies the spirit of service and hospitality for which Japan has become renowned, and to discuss three ways in which...
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Education Ministry Accepting Applications for 2023 National Youth Parliament Cohort

The Ministry of Education and Youth is now accepting applications for the 2023 cohort of the National Youth Parliament of Jamaica (NYPJ). The NYPJ, which is open to young Jamaicans 15 to 29 years, is structured to provide an opportunity for youth to deepen their understanding of parliamentary democracy while developing skills in research, policy formulation, analysis, advocacy, public speaking,...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), offers words of encouragement to 16-year-old Ne-Sean Blair, while his mother, Kedine Wilson-Blair, looks on. The Prime Minister visited the family home in Manchester on Monday (December 19). Sixteen-year-old Ne-Sean is a victim of gun violence, which has left him paralysed since March 30, 2021. Ne-Sean was purchasing a drink at a shop in his community when he was hit by a stray bullet.
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PHOTO: PM Visits 16-Year-Old Paralysed By Stray Bullet

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), offers words of encouragement to 16-year-old Ne-Sean Blair, while his mother, Kedine Wilson-Blair, looks on. The Prime Minister visited the family home in Manchester on Monday (December 19). Sixteen-year-old Ne-Sean is a victim of gun violence, which has left him paralysed since March 30, 2021. Ne-Sean was purchasing a drink at a...
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The top-three finishers in the grade-four category of the recent Lucea Primary School Spelling Bee Competition (from left) winner Hathena Dias; first runner-up, Destiny Diaram and second runner-up, Shaina Locke.
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Lucea Primary School Spelling Bee Competition Yielding Positive Outcomes

The Lucea Primary School in Hanover has taken advantage of students’ improved mastery in literacy by staging a spelling bee competition to further enhance their vocabulary, communication, and public-speaking skills. The second annual Lucea Primary Spelling Bee Competition was held from November 28 to 29 at the institution and involved students from grades one to six. Approximately 50 youngsters competed...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), is shown agricultural produce by (from left) Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Agricultural Assistant Officer, Vanessa Waldron, and Home Economics and Social Service Officer, Chanee Carty. Occasion was the Youth for Excellence ‘Farm the Future’ Symposium at the Rose Town Foundation for the Built Environment in Kingston, on Wednesday (December 14).
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PHOTOS: Minister Williams Attends Youth for Excellence ‘Farm the Future’ Symposium

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), is shown agricultural produce by (from left) Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Agricultural Assistant Officer, Vanessa Waldron, and Home Economics and Social Service Officer, Chanee Carty. Occasion was the Youth for Excellence ‘Farm the Future’ Symposium at the Rose Town Foundation for the Built Environment in Kingston, on Wednesday (December 14).
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Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) President, Professor Andrew Spencer (second left, seated) and Principal of Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College (SSTC), Dr. Lorna Gow-Morrison (second right, seated), sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for SSTC to formally accommodate the western campus of the CMU. The signing took place at the College on December 8. Also participating in the signing (from left) are Vice Principal, Administration and Registrar, CMU, Keisha Walker and Chairman, Board of Governors, SSTC, Norman Reid.
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Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College to Formally Host Western Campus of CMU

Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College in St. James has formally accommodated the western campus of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU). This was made official on December 8 with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between both institutions after a partnership of eight years. The agreement, signed at the College, comes in the wake of Professor Andrew Spencer assuming presidency...
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