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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right) and Permanent Secretary (Acting) in the Ministry Maureen Dwyer examine aspects of the artwork in tribute to fathers following its official unveiling along Church Street, downtown Kingston on Father’s Day (June 19). The mural forms part of the
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right) and Permanent Secretary (Acting) in the Ministry Maureen Dwyer examine aspects of the artwork in tribute to fathers following its official unveiling along Church Street, downtown Kingston on Father’s Day (June 19). The mural forms part of the 'Fathers Read Too' campaign by the ministry, aimed at highlighting the role of fathers in the educational development of children. The mural was undertaken in partnership with the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation and the United Nations Children's Fund.

‘Fathers Read Too’ Campaign Launched

As part of a campaign to encourage more fathers to read to their children, the Ministry of Education and Youth has unveiled a mural at 20-23 Church Street in downtown Kingston. The unveiling of the colourful artwork depicting a father...
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Chairman of the Cecil Cooper Foundation, Rose Bennett-Cooper, in conversation at the launch of the Foundation on Friday (June 17), at the Olympia Gallery, in St. Andrew.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), and Chairman of the Cecil Cooper Foundation, Rose Bennett-Cooper, in conversation at the launch of the Foundation on Friday (June 17), at the Olympia Gallery, in St. Andrew.

Cecil Cooper Foundation To Assist Students Of Art
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) presents a plaque to the Ministry’s Outstanding Fathers Award nominee, Rev. Dr. Peter Garth at the ceremony held on Friday (June 17) at the Caymanas Golf Club, St. Catherine. It is one of several events organised by the Ministry’s Bureau of Gender Affairs to mark this year’s Father’s Day which will be celebrated on Sunday (June 19) under the theme, ‘Jamaica’s 60th: Fathering Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’. The award aims to acknowledge and celebrate the vital role of fathers and father-figures within families and in the wider society and by extension, their contributions to nation building.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right) presents a plaque to the Ministry’s Outstanding Fathers Award nominee, Rev. Dr. Peter Garth at the ceremony held on Friday (June 17) at the Caymanas Golf Club, St. Catherine. It is one of several events organised by the Ministry’s Bureau of Gender Affairs to mark this year’s Father’s Day which will be celebrated on Sunday (June 19) under the theme, ‘Jamaica’s 60th: Fathering Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow’. The award aims to acknowledge and celebrate the vital role of fathers and father-figures within families and in the wider society and by extension, their contributions to nation building.

Exemplary Fathers Honoured
Director of the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI), Carol Rose Brown.
Director of the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI), Carol Rose Brown.

Hundreds Of Students to Participate in TEF Summer Internship Programme
Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison.
Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison.

OCA Improves 24-Hour Helpline Initiative

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Members of the St. Andrew Technical High School Key Club, hand over packages to the Strathmore Gardens Children
EducationYouth

Strathmore Gardens Children’s Home Receives Donation

The St. Catherine based Strathmore Gardens Children’s Home has received a donation of supplies from the St. Andrew Technical High School Key Club. Among the items donated include food, clothing, toiletries, and ice cream. Science teacher at the St. Andrew Technical High School and Faculty Adviser for the Club, Shuddey Leachman said this was the Club’s second year going to...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, makes her contribution to the 2022/23 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8. At left is Minister of State in the Ministry, Alando Terrelonge.
Sectoral Debate 2022/23SportYouth

$15 Million Invested in Nurturing Young Cricket Talent

The Cricket Incubator programme, aimed at unearthing a new generation of players, will be expanded. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, said that the Government, through the Sports Development Foundation (SDF), will invest $15 million in 120 schools to spot and nurture talent for the national programme. She said the initiative involves partnership with the Jamaica...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams.
EducationYouth

Teachers Urged To Remain Resolute

The nation’s teachers are being urged to remain resolute in spite of the antisocial behaviours and other types of maladjustments being displayed by some students. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the call in a statement on June 9, where she expressed support for teachers. She said it is disheartening to see the videos on social media...
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(FILE) Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses the Ministry’s Labour Relations Awards Banquet held recently at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, St. Andrew.
LabourYouth

Contracting Of Children In Sports And Entertainment To Receive Attention

Ministry of Labour and Social Security will be placing focus on the engagement of minors in sports and entertainment as it ramps up efforts to stamp out child labour locally. “We have to pay special attention to the practice of contracting children in sport, entertainment, and other similar activities that could rob them of education time and time to play...
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Chairman of the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC) report, Professor Orlando Patterson (left), enters the offices of the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), downtown Kingston, on Monday (June 6). Pictured at right is Executive Director of the agency, Karlene DeGrasse-Deslandes.
EducationYouth

Early-Childhood Education A Priority For JETC Chairman

Strengthening of the early childhood education sector will be prioritised in the implementation of the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC) report, according to Professor Orlando Patterson. Professor Patterson, who is Chairman of the Commission, said implementation of the report should start in September, with an external group to monitor the process. “Early childhood is going to be… priority number one....
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Director for School of Continuing Education and Allied Programmes at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Leighton Jones, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’. Mr. Jones says the Edna Manley College is prepared to train youth for the impending growth in the creative idustry.
EducationYouth

Edna Manley College Offers Audio Support Workshops For Churches

Churches islandwide are being afforded the opportunity to participate in audio support workshops being facilitated by the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA) through its School of Continuing Education and Allied Programmes. The sessions are designed to equip persons with technical skills to facilitate live streaming of sermons and services. “What we’re trying to say to...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), breaks ground for the $1.2 billion K & T Development BPO Complex in Mandeville, Manchester, recently. He is joined by (from left), Managing Director of K & T Development, Patrick Crawford; Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, Rhoda Moy Crawford; head of K & T Development, Kenneth Black; and company attorney, Phillip Paulwell.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentYouth

6, 000 More BPO Jobs Since COVID-19

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) industry is on a continuous growth path, with the number of persons employed increasing from approximately 48, 000 prior to the onset of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, to over 54,000 to date. He further said there are prospects of engaging up to 300,000 persons over the long-term....
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