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Students Urged to Make Use of 24-hour Television Channels

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is encouraging students who are having issues accessing the online learning platform to make use of its 24-hour television channels as work continues to improve Internet connectivity. The two channels, which were launched...
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), who also has responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, observes as Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund Scholarship Steering Committee member, Villet Kelly-Bennett (right), presents a symbolic cheque in the sum of $15.1 million to College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) graduate, Quindora Garrett, who accepted on behalf of students and Jamaica 4-H Club members in St. Catherine applying for scholarships to pursue agricultural studies during the 2021/22 academic year. Others (from second left) are Jamaica 4-H Clubs Executive Director, Dr. Ronald Blake; and Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund Scholarship Steering Committee Chairman and Holmwood Technical High School Principal, Hidran McKulsky. The semi-virtual ceremony was hosted by Jamaica 4-H Clubs in Kingston, today (October 21).
Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Audley Shaw (centre), who also has responsibility for Agriculture and Fisheries, observes as Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund Scholarship Steering Committee member, Villet Kelly-Bennett (right), presents a symbolic cheque in the sum of $15.1 million to College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) graduate, Quindora Garrett, who accepted on behalf of students and Jamaica 4-H Club members in St. Catherine applying for scholarships to pursue agricultural studies during the 2021/22 academic year. Others (from second left) are Jamaica 4-H Clubs Executive Director, Dr. Ronald Blake; and Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund Scholarship Steering Committee Chairman and Holmwood Technical High School Principal, Hidran McKulsky. The semi-virtual ceremony was hosted by Jamaica 4-H Clubs in Kingston, today (October 21).

PHOTOS: Scholarships for Students Pursuing Agricultural Studies
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, (FILE)
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, (FILE)

Parents Urged to Register Students for Sixth Form Pathways Programme
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (October 6).
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (October 6).

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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (October 6).
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (October 6).

CSEC, CAPE Results Satisfactory – Minister Williams

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Jamaica commemorating Global Media and Information Literacy Week

The Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, the Honourable Olivia Grange, says the Jamaica National Commission is coordinating the country’s participation in activities to commemorate the Global Media and Information Literacy Week. The idea for the declaration of the Global Media and Information Literacy Week within the United Nations system was first proposed by Minister Grange. Jamaica’s proposal was...
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Bustamante Hospital for Children Receives COVID-19 Support from Diaspora for Children Foundation

The Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC) received a donation of personal protective equipment (PPE) from the Diaspora for Children Foundation (D4CF), to assist with the fight against the coronavirus. The donation includes 360 PPE gowns, 1300 disposable face mask with ear-loops, 720 N95 masks, 224 face shields, 1750 Powder free nitric exam gloves, 2400 Rhino Original Nitrile powder free gloves...
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Youth

CPFSA Commends Stakeholders for Phylisa Prussia’s Recovery

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) is commending the police, community members and all who assisted in locating nine-year-old Phylisa Prussia. Phylisa who was abducted from her home in Bath, St. Thomas on Thursday was found alive today in a nearby community in the parish. She was taken to the hospital for medical examination. The police continue its...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, shows a poster providing information about the 211 child abuse reporting hotline, which he requested Members of Parliament (MPs) to place in their constituency offices to aid in the fight against child abuse. The poster forms part of the information package on the hotline Mr. Morgan has put together for distribution by MPs to their constituents. Mr. Morgan was making his contribution to the 2021/22 State of the Constituency Debate during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 12).
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MPs Called on to Help in Fight Against Child Abuse

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Robert Morgan, has enlisted the help of Members of Parliament (MPs) to further encourage the use of the 211 hotline to report any incidences of child abuse. The 24-hour hotline which was launched virtually in September, is free of cost whether dialled from a cellular or landline telephone,...
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Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang (second right), listens to a comment from Managing Director of Barnett Limited in St. James, Mark Kerr-Jarrett (right), during a visit to the Caribbean Military Academy in Flanker, St. James, on Thursday (October 14) where 30 at-risk young men are being trained to operate trucks and other heavy-duty vehicles. The training is being offered under the Ministry’s Articulated Truck Driving Programme in partnership with the Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) and the HEART/NSTA Trust. Sharing in the conversation (from left) are Executive Deputy Chairman of Chukka Caribbean Adventures, John Byles; and Margaritaville Caribbean Group (MCG) Founder and Chairman, Ian Dear.
National SecurityYouth

Gov’t Investing in Intervention Programmes for At-risk Youth

Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says that the Government is investing heavily in social intervention programmes targeting the youth population, particularly young men, to create opportunities for them to achieve their goals. He noted that the objective is to positively engage the youth as a critical element in reducing crime and violence in Jamaica. The Minister said...
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Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education Youth and Information
EducationYouth

Mrs. Maureen Dwyer to Assume Acting PS Responsibilities at MOEYI

Mrs. Maureen Dwyer, Chief Inspector in the National Education Inspectorate, will assume responsibilities as Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education Youth and Information, with effect from 14th October 2021. This following Acting Permanent Secretary Dr. Grace McLean proceeding on leave with effect from tomorrow, 14th October 2021, in light of the Auditor General’s Report concerning fiduciary and related...
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Students of the St. Patrick’s Primary School in Waterhouse, Kingston, Annastacia Williams (second left) and Shavaughn Bucchanan (second right), display the mental ability workbooks valued at $350,000, donated by Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) to aid in their Primary Exit Profile (PEP) preparations. Joining the students are Social Studies teacher, Jodian Walker (left) and school Principal, Susan White. Representing the BGLC at the virtual handover ceremony are Manager for Corporate Affairs and Communication, Jeanette Lewis (on screen left), and Communications and Research Assistant, Tamara Myrie (on screen right).
EducationYouth

BGLC Donates Workbooks to Aid Students’ PEP Preparation

A total of 143 grade-six students from St. Patrick’s Primary School in Waterhouse, Kingston, have received a significant boost to their preparation for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP). This is through the donation of mental ability workbooks, valued at $350,000, by the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC). Principal, St. Patrick’s Primary School, Susan White, said that the donation is...
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