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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (right) greets Pastor Odean White of Church on the Rock, at the National Youth Month Church Service held on October 31.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (right) greets Pastor Odean White of Church on the Rock, at the National Youth Month Church Service held on October 31.

November Is Youth Month

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be observing Youth Month in November under the theme ‘Evolve’. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams said this year’s theme is intended to promote a strong sense of self awareness among youth and...
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr. Leighton Maddan (left), examines the ophthalmoscope, donated by Eye Q Optical to the Bustamante Hospital for Children. Looking on is Chief Executive Officer, Eye Q Optical, Aron Wohl. The equipment was handed over during a ceremony held on October 29, on the compound of the hospital in St. Andrew.
Consultant Ophthalmologist, Dr. Leighton Maddan (left), examines the ophthalmoscope, donated by Eye Q Optical to the Bustamante Hospital for Children. Looking on is Chief Executive Officer, Eye Q Optical, Aron Wohl. The equipment was handed over during a ceremony held on October 29, on the compound of the hospital in St. Andrew.

Bustamante Hospital Gets Equipment from Eye Q Optical
State Minister for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.
State Minister for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan.

Gov’t Strengthening Legislation to Protect Children
Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund, Omar Sweeney
Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund, Omar Sweeney

3,721 Women & Youth Across Several Communities to Benefit From JSIF-REDI II Income Generation Grant
Students of Halls Delight Primary in St. Andrew received tablets under the Government of Jamaica Sanitation in Schools Project. Alson photographed is Principal, Denise Dunchie.
Students of Halls Delight Primary in St. Andrew received tablets under the Government of Jamaica Sanitation in Schools Project. Alson photographed is Principal, Denise Dunchie.

JSIF Supporting Children’s Learning During COVID-19

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Amani Shrouder, student of the Morgan Pass Primary School in Clarendon, poses with his trophy after he was declared winner of the Essay component of JIS 2020 Heritage Competition.
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JIS Extends Deadline For Heritage Competition

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has extended the deadline for the submission of entries for its 2021 Heritage Competition from October 31 to November 7 at midnight. The annual competition is divided into three components – essay, poster and photography – targeting primary, secondary and tertiary institutions, respectively. It forms part of the JIS’s thrust to engage students in national...
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Acting Principal of Corinaldi Avenue Primary School in St. James, Deon Stern-Anglin.
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Corinaldi Avenue Primary Ready For Face-To-Face Classes

Acting Principal of the Corinaldi Avenue Primary School in St. James, Deon Stern-Anglin, says the school will be ready to reopen for face-to-face classes as soon as the Government gives the go-ahead. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced on October 26 that some 376 primary schools have been selected to reopen for face-to-face classes, beginning Monday (November 8)....
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point, while making a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 26).
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Face-To-Face Classes Necessary To Address Learning Loss – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is aware of the increased risk of coronavirus (COVID19) infections when schools begin to reopen, but it is a necessary move at this time given the learning loss being experienced by students. “We have always said that once we [reopen school] we know the numbers are going increase. We are...
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: “A Worthwhile Donation” - NWC’s Regional Manager, Herman Fagan (second left), makes a presentation to Harry Hanson, principal of Cambridge High School, and two of his students.
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NWC Praised For Donating 140 Tablets to Jamaican Schools

Several schools are praising the National Water Commission (NWC) after receiving devices from the Commission through its Tablets For Learning Initiative. Through the initiative, the Commission donated 140 tablets to schools across Jamaica. Eleven schools from 11 parishes received 10 tablets each while six schools from three parishes received five tablets each. In addition, the NWC donated 70 SIM cards...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point, while making a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 26).
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376 Primary Schools To Reopen For Face-To-Face Classes

A total of 376 primary schools have been selected to reopen for face-to-face classes, beginning Monday (November 8). This arrangement will apply to 45,390 students and approximately 2,520 teachers. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who made the announcement, said the schools were selected following an in-depth risk assessment of the 759 primary schools across the island. “The Ministry...
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As hundreds of primary-level institutions prepare to resume face-to-face instruction, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is advising school administrators to ensure that all the necessary protocols are in place. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced on Tuesday (October 26), that 376 schools have been selected to offer in-person classes beginning November 8. The Education Ministry, in a bulletin, said that administrators are required to obtain a satisfactory institutional health inspection and coronavirus (COVID-19)-compliant approval report from the Ministry of Health and Wellness for this new academic year. In addition, administrators should engage parents in consultation to arrive at a consensus on the start date for in-person learning, which should provide adequate time to prepare the students. They should also submit, to the regional office, a copy of the satisfactory health report and a letter signed by the board chairman, indicating the extent of the parent consultation and the proposed start date for face-to-face engagement. The letter is to outline the schedule for in-person learning, including the approach to be used – whole day or rotational. Where the COVID-19 protocols allow, all the students should be accommodated daily. However, where this is not possible, each year group will be given at least two days of in-person learning each week. The education region in consultation with the Ministry’s Planning and Development Division and the Schools’ Operations and Improvement Services Branch, will provide written approval for the commencement of face-to-face instruction. The region will also provide monitoring support as is customary.
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Schools Advised To Put Protocols In Place For In-Person Classes

As hundreds of primary-level institutions prepare to resume face-to-face instruction, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is advising school administrators to ensure that all the necessary protocols are in place. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced on Tuesday (October 26), that 376 schools have been selected to offer in-person classes beginning November 8. The Education Ministry, in...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan (left), speaks with Javaughn Barrett (centre) and Nandre Stewart, at the launch of the Optimist International Caribbean District’s flagship project, ‘Mentorship For At- Risk Youth’, on Wednesday (October 27) at the YMCA in St. Andrew.
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Over 6,000 Calls To 211 Child Abuse Helpline

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, says that the 211 child abuse helpline, launched in September, is yielding results. He noted that children, as well as concerned members of the public, have been reporting incidents of abuse through this medium. “Since the launch of 211 in September, we have received over 6,000 calls...
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