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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the launch of the Youth Summer Employment Programme, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, on June 17.
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the launch of the Youth Summer Employment Programme, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston, on June 17.

20,000 Young People Engaged in Youth Summer Employment Programme

This year, nearly 20,000 young people are being engaged in summer employment programmes across multiple government ministries, departments and agencies (MDAs). This was disclosed by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during today’s (June 17) launch of the...
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), engages with participants in the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP) Builder, during a graduation ceremony on Friday (June 13) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), engages with participants in the Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP) Builder, during a graduation ceremony on Friday (June 13) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

Agriculture Ministry Looking to Scale Up Training under RYEEP
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), converses with members of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF), during the Ministry’s Social Justice Tour at Norman Manley High School in Kingston on Friday (June 13).
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), converses with members of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF), during the Ministry’s Social Justice Tour at Norman Manley High School in Kingston on Friday (June 13).

Justice Minister Encourages Students to Embrace Peaceful Conflict Resolution
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right), is being led on a tour of the Brown
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right), is being led on a tour of the Brown's Town High School campus by Principal, Alfred Thomas (right), during a visit to the institution in St. Ann on Thursday (June 12). She is accompanied by (from left) Regional Director in the Ministry for Region Three, Karlene Segree, and Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Western, Krystal Lee.

Minister of Education Tours Schools in St. Ann (PHOTOS)
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), interacts with students of St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School for Girls in St. Ann during a visit on Thursday (June 12).
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), interacts with students of St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School for Girls in St. Ann during a visit on Thursday (June 12).

Education Minister Applauds St. Ann Schools for Tech-Driven Excellence

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Acting President of the National Water Commission (NWC), Kevin Kerr ((left), and President of the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica, Dr. Kevin Brown, celebrate the signing of an agreement to facilitate the training of persons in Non-Revenue Water (NRW) detection and mitigation, on June 11, at the Papine campus of the University, in Kingston. Standing are Senior Legal Officer at the NWC, Shanique Leon (left), and Registrar at Utech Jamaica, Marion Brown.
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NWC and UTech Jamaica Sign Training Agreement

The University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica and the National Water Commission (NWC) have partnered to facilitate the training of persons in Non-Revenue Water (NRW) detection and mitigation. Under the agreement, specialised short courses have been designed to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of advanced methods and technologies in leak detection, with emphasis on Active Leakage Control (ALC) strategies. The...
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Students of Sandy Bay Primary School in Hanover celebrate winning the rural title in the Trees for Peace 2024/2025 competition, during an awards ceremony held on the school grounds on Thursday, June 12.
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Sandy Bay Primary Wins Rural Trees for Peace Competition

Sandy Bay Primary School in Hanover has emerged victorious as the rural champion in the Trees for Peace 2024-2025 competition. The school accepted its trophy for an outstanding peace garden that integrated lessons in peace with environmental stewardship, during an awards ceremony, held on the school grounds, on Thursday, June 12. The competition was a collaboration between the Ministry of...
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Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz, delivers a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 10).
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Rural School Bus System to Save Parents $180,000 Per Year in Transportation Costs

Some 326,000 students will benefit from the Rural School Bus Programme, which will see parents saving up to $180,000 per year in transportation fares, says Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz. He was delivering a statement in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (June 10). Minister Vaz said the implementation of a rural transportation system is a...
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Regional Director of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ) Western, Claudette Bryan, addresses a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional office on Tuesday (June 10).
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At-Risk Youth Benefit from Marching Band Explosion of LMAJ Western

Several at-risk youth who have participated in the Marching Band Explosion of the Lay Magistrates Association of Jamaica (LMAJ) Western, over the years, have emerged as success stories in their own right. This was noted by Regional Director of the organisation, Claudette Bryan, at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, held at the agency’s Montego Bay Regional office, on...
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Inspector of Police at the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA), Cherise Johnson (left), and Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Julian Stephens Reid, engage in discussion during a safeguarding in sports seminar held recently at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport in New Kingston.
Youth

Persons Reminded of Duty to Report Child Abuse

Persons entrusted with the care of children are being reminded of their responsibility to protect them from abuse and to report any known or suspected cases of maltreatment, as mandated by the Child Care and Protection Act (CCPA). Inspector of Police at the Centre for the Investigation of Sexual Offences and Child Abuse (CISOCA), Cherise Johnson, said that failure to...
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Assistant Vice President of Public Relations & Corporate Affairs at Supreme Ventures, Chloleen Daley-Muschett (second left) presents a tablet to student at Best Care Special Education School, Arianna Smith (centre), during the official handover of 34 devices at the school’s Trevennion Road location in Kingston on June 9. Sharing the moment (from left) are Board/Company Secretary, Best Care Foundation, Dr. David Knight; Principal, Best Care Special Education School, Dr. Marcia Peak; and Board Chairman, Best Care Foundation, Orville Johnson.
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Education Ministry Hails Best Care Special Education School for Innovation

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has hailed the Best Care Special Education School for its innovation and commitment to student development. Speaking at the official handover of 34 tablets at the institution’s Trevennion Road location in Kingston on Monday (June 9), Assistant Chief Education Officer for the Special Needs Unit in the Ministry, Dionne Gayle, commended the...
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Principal of St John’s Primary School, Louise Clarke, pays tribute to former student, Kelsey Ferrigon, who was laid to rest following a thanksgiving service at the Spanish Town Seventh-day Adventist Church in St. Catherine on Monday (June 9).
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Kelsey Ferrigon Scholarship to Be Established

A scholarship is being established in memory of nine-year-old Kelsey Ferrigon, who tragically lost her life on May 9, 2025. The announcement was made by Principal of St John’s Primary School in St. Catherine, Louise Clarke, during Monday’s (June 9) thanksgiving service at the Spanish Town Seventh-day Adventist Church. Kelsey was a student at the institution at the time of...
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