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Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left); Director of Child Labour in the Ministry, Sasha Deer-Gordon (centre) and Country Coordinator, WINROCK International, Cheryl Ivey, join other volunteers in a road march observing World Day Against Child Labour. The march, which started at the Ministry’s 1F North Street location, culminated at the St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston. World Day Against Child Labour is observed annually on June 12 and focuses attention on the global extent of child labour and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it. The day is celebrated under the theme ‘Children shouldn’t work in fields, but on dreams’.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Zavia Mayne (left); Director of Child Labour in the Ministry, Sasha Deer-Gordon (centre) and Country Coordinator, WINROCK International, Cheryl Ivey, join other volunteers in a road march observing World Day Against Child Labour. The march, which started at the Ministry’s 1F North Street location, culminated at the St. William Grant Park in downtown Kingston. World Day Against Child Labour is observed annually on June 12 and focuses attention on the global extent of child labour and the action and efforts needed to eliminate it. The day is celebrated under the theme ‘Children shouldn’t work in fields, but on dreams’.

PHOTOS: March Against Child Labour

   
Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaking at the opening of a two-day Higher Education Summit today (June 12) at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge in St. Andrew.
Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaking at the opening of a two-day Higher Education Summit today (June 12) at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge in St. Andrew.

Every Child Must Be Given Equal Opportunity to Learn – Samuda
Minister with responsibility for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon Karl Samuda (left), addresses Press Conference on PEP at the Ministry in Kingston, on Tuesday (June 11). With the Minister is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Grace McLean.
Minister with responsibility for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon Karl Samuda (left), addresses Press Conference on PEP at the Ministry in Kingston, on Tuesday (June 11). With the Minister is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Grace McLean.

PEP Results Out by End of Third Week In June
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), listens attentively to Vice Principal, Bath Primary and Junior High School, Beverley Edmondson-Edwards (left), during the LASCO REAP competition awards ceremony held on Thursday (June 6), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Others pictured are: Senior Teacher, Bath Primary and Junior High, Marie Bennett (2nd left); Project Manager, JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation, Catherine Davis Smith (third right); and students Dajhray Desouza (3rd left); and Kenrick Sammuels.
Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Minister, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (right), listens attentively to Vice Principal, Bath Primary and Junior High School, Beverley Edmondson-Edwards (left), during the LASCO REAP competition awards ceremony held on Thursday (June 6), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Others pictured are: Senior Teacher, Bath Primary and Junior High, Marie Bennett (2nd left); Project Manager, JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation, Catherine Davis Smith (third right); and students Dajhray Desouza (3rd left); and Kenrick Sammuels.

Bath Primary and Junior High Wins 2018/19 LASCO REAP Competition
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, listens as Fundaciones student, Makena Wilmot (right), reads the rules for the
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, listens as Fundaciones student, Makena Wilmot (right), reads the rules for the 'Don't Pullute the Water' game designed by the students. Occasion was the Prime Minister's visit to the institution on Hillcreast Avenue, St. Andrew, on Thursday (June 6).

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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean (seated right), and Country Representative, United Nations Children
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NCEL and UNICEF Partner to Create More Child-Friendly Schools

The National College for Education Leadership (NCEL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) for development of digital content to support online leadership training aimed at creating more child-friendly schools. The content, which will be implemented in at least 10 schools initially by year end, will be crafted in collaboration with the Curriculum and...
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(FILE) National Mathematics Coordinator, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, and Chair for the Primary Specialist Teacher Model Oversight Committee, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, addresses a JIS Think Tank on June 5.
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230 Schools to Begin Preparations for Primary Specialist Model September

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be engaging 230 primary schools in September as it prepares for full roll-out of the Primary Specialist Programme in 2022. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Wednesday (June 5), Chair of the Primary Specialist Teacher Model Oversight Committee, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, said that the programme will be implemented in three phases...
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Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. The Hon. Christopher Tufton (right), presents grade-four student at Morgan’s Pass Primary in Clarendon, Trevor Simpson (centre), with the platinum award for the institution
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83 Schools Awarded for Implementing Healthy Lifestyle Initiatives

Eighty-three schools across the island have been rewarded for their efforts in executing the five components of the Ministry of Health and Wellness ‘Promoting Healthy Lifestyles in Schools’ initiative. The components are the implementation of: sugar-sweetened beverages guidelines, water day, fruit/vegetable day, five-minute breaks and one-hour breaks. Platinum, gold, silver and bronze awards were presented, respectively, for full implementation of...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, CD, MP
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Schools to Mark Passing of Former Prime Minister the Most Hon. Edward Seaga on Wednesday

The Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, the Honourable Karl Samuda says schools will recognise the passing of the former Prime Minister, the Most Honourable Edward Seaga on Wednesday (June 5). Minister Samuda who has responsibility for the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information says “students will mark Mr. Seaga’s passing through either a cultural or...
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Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Jamaica, Her Excellency Ines Fors Fernandez (third left), with five of the eight medical students, receiving scholarships to pursue studies in neighbouring island, beginning in September. From left are: Satasha Hutchinson, Marianne Binta Konate Hernandez, Amanda Bradley, Dominique Whitely and Donorio Hartley. The scholarships, which have been awarded under the Jamaica/Cuba Bilateral Medical Scholarship Programme, were presented during a ceremony at the Cuban Embassy in Kingston on May 31.
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Eight Medical Students Awarded Cuban Scholarships

Seven young Jamaican students will have the opportunity to pursue studies in Cuba under the Jamaica/Cuba Bilateral Medical Scholarship Programme, beginning in September. Amanda Bradley, Dominique Whitely, Deanroy Clarke, Donorio Hartley, Satasha Hutchinson, Kerrylee Jones and Naifa Murray are this year’s awardees. They were selected from some 200 students who applied. Another student, Marianne Binta Konate Hernandez, a Jamaican resident...
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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), converses with MultiCare Youth Foundation Executive Director, Alicia Glasgow Gentles, during Thursday’s (May 30) closing and awards ceremony for the New Employment Opportunities (NEO) Jamaica Project, at the T​erra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew.
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Youth Must Be Equipped for Fourth Industrial Revolution – Minister Williams

Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, says equipping the country’s young people with the requisite soft skills and competences is critical to enabling their full participation in the fourth industrial revolution, and contributing to the country’s sustained growth and development. She noted that “by 2020, this revolution will bring advanced robotics, artificial intelligence, and machine learning, which will...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (left), interacts with students at the Gregory Park Primary School in St. Catherine, during yesterday’s (May 30) signing of an expanded memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the Ministry and Nestlé Jamaica Limited, to extend the company’s health and wellness programme in schools. Also sharing the moment at right is Principal of the school, Richard Williams.
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Parents Must Ensure That Children Eat Healthy Foods – Terrelonge

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, is calling on parents to make sure their children eat healthy foods. Mr. Terrelonge pointed out that there are certain foods that must be avoided at all cost, because they are “killing our children slowly”, Addressing a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signing ceremony between the Ministry...
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