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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams

Grade Six PEP Ability Test Postponed To March 24

The Ministry of Education and Youth (MoEY) is reporting that a decision has been taken to postpone the Grade Six Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Ability Test from its originally scheduled date of February 22, 2022, to March 24, 2022. However,...

Medical Officer of Health for the parish of St. Catherine, Dr. Francia Prosper Chen, addresses the Monthly Meeting of the St. Catherine Municipal Corporation, on February 10.

Adults Called On To Protect Children From Contracting COVID-19

Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage Grey.

February 13-19 is Foster Care Week

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), holds a laptop as José Martí Technical School student Nadian Flemmings (second right), turns on the device. Occasion was a handover ceremony at the school on Wednesday (February 8). Head of Community at Tropical Sun Foods and Central Food Packers, Paul Harrison (second left), and Principal (Ag) of the school, Michelle Bogle, participated in the ceremony.

PHOTOS: Tropical Sun Foods Donates Laptops

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right) presents student of Excelsior Primary and Infant School, Kingston, Devaunte Baccas with a tablet during the handover of the devices by the Optimist Club of Kingston on February 3. Sharing in the moment are (from left): patron of Optimist Club of Kingston, Wife of the Governor- General, Her Excellency the Most Hon. Lady Allen; and President of the Optimist Club of Kingston, Aneskia Smalling. The activity is one of several to commemorate International Optimist Day which is celebrated on the first Thursday in February of each year.

PHOTOS: Education Minister Hands Over Tablets Donated By Optimist Club

Newly appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne.

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State Minister Proposes Educating Jamaica’s Youth On Restorative Justice

Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, is proposing that the tenets of restorative justice be taught to Jamaica’s youth in order to promote peaceful conflict resolution and prevent the occurrence of more serious crimes. He made the suggestion against the background of data which he said shows that the average age of persons in...

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Focus On New And Emerging Jobs Among Activities Marking Career Week 2022

National Career Week 2022 will place significant focus on new and emerging jobs, in an effort to prepare students for the dynamics of the modern labour market. The Week is being observed from February 6 to 11 under the theme - ‘Career Success: Building Critical Skills to Navigate the Future’. A semi-virtual church service was held on Sunday (February 6)...

4 years ago InformationYouth

National Career Awareness Week Being Observed From February 6-11

The HEART/NSTA Trust, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Youth, Jamaica Library Service (JLS), and Junior Achievement Jamaica (JAJ), will host activities marking National Career Awareness Week 2022, from February 6 to 11. The week is being observed under the theme: ‘Career Success: Building Critical Skills to Navigate the Future’. Manager for HEART’s Career Development Support Services Department,...

Students at the St. Catherine Cedar Grove Academy, engage in handwashing during a recent event at the school.

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After School COVID-19 Protocols To Help Keep Children Safe

The Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging parents to reinforce the preventative guidelines to keep school children from contracting and spreading the Coronavirus (COVID-19). According to Director of Environmental Health at the Ministry, Everton Baker, when children return home from school, they must clean their hands, dispose of masks in garbage receptacles, or wash them where it is possible....

Newly appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, speaks during a recent visit to the Tower Street Adult Correctional Centre in Kingston.

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Youth Mentorship A Strategy For Social Intervention

Newly appointed Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne, says he is giving priority focus to youth mentorship and updating of laws. In a recent interview with JIS News, the State Minister said mentorship of young people is a major part of the strategy for “our social intervention”. The Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) is...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), ties the shoe lace of a student at Holy Trinity High School, who received sneakers through a donation made possible by the non-profit organisation, Sole 2 Sole. This was during a ceremony held at the School located on George Headley Drive, in Kingston on February 4.

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PHOTOS: Handover Of Sneakers From Min. Tufton

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), ties the shoe lace of a student at Holy Trinity High School, who received sneakers through a donation made possible by the non-profit organisation, Sole 2 Sole. This was during a ceremony held at the School located on George Headley Drive, in Kingston on February 4.

Director of Communications and Strategy for Youths For Excellence (YFE) Limited, Shantole Thompson (centre), presents school supplies to Founder of Reddie’s Place of Safety, Clover Brown (left) and House Mother, Janice Reddie, at the home in Kingston, recently.

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Wards At Reddie’s Place Of Safety Receive School Supplies

The Reddie’s Place of Safety in Kingston has received a donation of school supplies from non-profit organisation Youths For Excellence Limited (YFE), which will benefit wards at the home. The items, which were handed over during a function held at the facility recently, include backpacks, water bottles, crayons and masks, and gift baskets. Founder of the home, Clover “Reddie” Brown,...