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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.
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.

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...
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).
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).

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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.
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.

PHOTO: JSIF Presents Agricultural Equipment to Women and Youth Beneficiaries
Member of Parliament, St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles, emphasises a point during her contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 25.
Member of Parliament, St. Thomas Eastern, Dr. Michelle Charles, emphasises a point during her contribution to the State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on October 25.

MP Proposes Mandatory Conflict Resolution for Students
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the Social Development Commission’s long-service, retirement, and staff recognition awards ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James, on October 20.
Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the Social Development Commission’s long-service, retirement, and staff recognition awards ceremony at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St James, on October 20.

SDC’s Role in Guiding Jamaica’s Youth Underscored

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United Nations Special Representative of the Secretary General on Violence Against Children, Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, speaks at the launch of the Ministry of Education and Youth’s school violence prevention initiative, ‘Just Medz It’, on October 19, at the Wolmer’s Boys’ School, National Heroes Circle, and online.
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Investing in Ending School Violence Will Impact Society Positively – UN Representative

The United Nations (UN) Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Violence Against Children, Dr. Najat Maalla M’jid, says investing in ending school violence will have a positive effect on the society. Speaking at the launch of the Ministry of Education and Youth’s school violence prevention initiative, ‘Just Medz It’, on October 19 at Wolmer’s Boys’ School, National Heroes Circle, and...
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Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking at the semi-virtual launch of the Ministry’s violence prevention in schools initiative, ‘Just Medz It’, on Wednesday (October 19), at Wolmer’s Boys’ School in Kingston. Adrian Walker Photo
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16,000 Students in ZOSO Communities to Benefit from Behavioural Interventions

A total of 16,000 students at 25 primary and high schools, based in Zones of Special Operations (ZOSOs), will be targetted for behavioural interventions. Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the inter-Ministerial strategy will be operationalised later this month. She was addressing the semi-virtual launch of the Ministry’s violence prevention initiative, ‘Just Medz It’, at Wolmer’s Boys’ School...
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Education and Youth Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (third left), engages with students from Denham Town, Calabar, and Gaynstead High Schools. The event was the launch of the Ministry’s violence prevention initiative, ‘Just Medz It’, on Wednesday (October 19), at Wolmer’s Boys’ School in Kingston.
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‘Just Medz It’ Campaign to End Violence in Schools

The Ministry of Education and Youth has launched an initiative aimed at ending violence in schools. Dubbed ‘Just Medz It’, the yearlong campaign seeks to shift the culture of violent confrontations and responses among children and students and equip them with conflict-resolution strategies that are peaceful and healthy. It was launched on Wednesday (October 19) at Wolmer’s Boys’ School, National...
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Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, speaks at the launch of the Ministry’s Cross-Island Run, held at the Portmore Municipal Corporation in St. Catherine, on Wednesday (October 19).
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Minister Calls on Young Persons to Embrace Positive Music

Young persons are being encouraged to embrace music that encourages positive values, rather than glorifies illegal activities, by Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie. His call follows the recent ban imposed by the Broadcasting Commission on content that lauds illegal practices such as scamming, gun violence, drug abuse and more. “We must talk about values… what...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), emphasises a point in discussion with Founding Chief Executive Officer for the Ontario Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat and former Ontario Education Commissioner in Canada, Dr. Avis Glaze, during a courtesy call at the Ministry
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PHOTOS: Minister Williams Meets with Dr. Avis Glaze

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), emphasises a point in discussion with Founding Chief Executive Officer for the Ontario Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat and former Ontario Education Commissioner in Canada, Dr. Avis Glaze, during a courtesy call at the Ministry's offices, in Kingston, on Tuesday (October 18). Dr. Glaze is also a member of the Jamaica Character...
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