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State Minister in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marissa Dalrymple-Philibert, delivers the keynote address during the Ministry
State Minister in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marissa Dalrymple-Philibert, delivers the keynote address during the Ministry's Justice Day in Schools outreach programme at Yallahs High School in St. Thomas, on Tuesday (June 30).

Students Encouraged to Embrace Principles of Fairness, Honesty and Respect

State Minister in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, is encouraging students to embrace the principles of fairness, honesty and respect, noting that justice begins with the choices they make each day. She was addressing students...
Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr (left), converses with (from second left) artiste, Ryan Bailey; media personality Emprezz Golding; and Senior Lecturer in Social Anthropology in the Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Dr. Herbert Gayle. The occasion was the NPSC
Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr (left), converses with (from second left) artiste, Ryan Bailey; media personality Emprezz Golding; and Senior Lecturer in Social Anthropology in the Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Dr. Herbert Gayle. The occasion was the NPSC's Men Who Mentor Programme graduation ceremony, held Tuesday (June 30), at Celebration Church in Portmore, St. Catherine. The programme equips volunteers with training in effective parenting practices, mentorship strategies, and practical fieldwork.

PHOTOS: Men Who Mentor Programme Graduation Ceremony
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, greets Principal of Thompson Town High School in Clarendon, Dr. Elton Johnson, during the institution
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, greets Principal of Thompson Town High School in Clarendon, Dr. Elton Johnson, during the institution's school-leaving ceremony on Tuesday (June 30). Dr. Troupe was the keynote speaker.

Thompson Town High to Get $15M Smart Greenhouse Lab
Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan, delivers remarks at Gaynstead High School’s valedictory service, held at the Shortwood Teachers’ College in Kingston, on Wednesday (July 1).
Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan, delivers remarks at Gaynstead High School’s valedictory service, held at the Shortwood Teachers’ College in Kingston, on Wednesday (July 1).

High-School Graduates Urged to Explore Options at HEART/NSTA Trust
Chairman of the National Prayer Vigil Committee, Rev. Errol Rattray, addresses the Middlesex County Prayer Vigil, held on June 28 at the Light House Assembly in St. Catherine under the theme ‘Rescuing Our Children’.
Chairman of the National Prayer Vigil Committee, Rev. Errol Rattray, addresses the Middlesex County Prayer Vigil, held on June 28 at the Light House Assembly in St. Catherine under the theme ‘Rescuing Our Children’.

PHOTOS: Middlesex County Prayer Vigil

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From left: Project Manager at the MultiCare Youth Foundation, Jody-Ann Reece; Executive Director of the Foundation, Mitzian Turner; and Club Manager for the PriceSmart Portmore Club, Maxine Brown, share a photo opportunity following the launch of the second phase of the MYF YUTE (Youth Upliftment Through Employment) Work Project. The 17-month initiative, implemented in partnership with the PriceSmart Foundation, aims to expand opportunities for vulnerable youth through mentorship, psychosocial support, vocational training, and internship placements..
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MYF and PriceSmart Foundation Launch YUTE Work II Programme

The MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF), in partnership with the PriceSmart Foundation, has launched the MYF YUTE (Youth Upliftment Through Employment) Work II – Increasing Youth Resilience and Employability Project. The 17-month initiative is designed to equip vulnerable youth with the skills, support, and opportunities needed to build positive and productive futures. It will support 60 at-risk youth, ages 16 to...
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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, delivers the keynote address during a ceremony on Tuesday (June 30) at the National Solid Waste Management Authority (NSWMA) headquarters in Kingston, where four water trucks were handed over.
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200 YSEP Workers to Bolster Hurricane Preparedness

Two hundred of this year’s Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) participants will be assigned to work with the island’s Municipal Corporations to assist with preparations for the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season and strengthen the country’s disaster-response capacity. This was disclosed by Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during Tuesday’s (June 30) handover ceremony at the National...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Crawford, delivers the main address at the Hampton Valedictory Service Class of 2026 in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on June 21.
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Education State Minister Says Graduating from High School is a Defining Milestone

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Crawford, says graduating from high school is a defining milestone that propels students towards a lifetime of excellence. Delivering the keynote address at the Hampton School Valedictory Service Class of 2026 in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on June 21, Ms. Crawford told the graduates that not...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second left), greets members of staff during her visit to Park Mountain Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth on Thursday, June 25.
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Education Minister Celebrates with Students of Park Mountain Primary School

To celebrate the outstanding performance of Primary Exit Profile (PEP) students of Park Mountain Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth, Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, visited the institution on Thursday, June 25. The visit was particularly special, as 11-year-old Jasonnia Beadle of the school had emerged as Jamaica's top primary...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses graduates, parents and staff during the St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 25.
EducationInformationYouth

$310 Million Allocated to Rebuild STETHS

The Government has earmarked $310 million to rebuild and strengthen St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS)in Santa Cruz. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, made the announcement while addressing the school's graduation ceremony on June 25, held under the theme ‘Through Challenges We Rise: Embracing Resilience and Achieving Success’. Dr. Morris Dixon...
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Deputy Chief Education Officer for Curriculum and Support Services in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Winnie Berry, delivers remarks during Thursday’s (June 25) Hydrate Caribbean Jamaica: Healthy Students, Healthy Futures Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony at Clan Carthy High School in Kingston.
EducationInformationYouth

Eight Kingston Schools to Receive Hydration Stations

Eight schools across Kingston and St. Andrew will be outfitted with hydration stations as part of the Hydrate Caribbean Jamaica: Healthy Students, Healthy Futures initiative. The project aims to increase students’ water consumption, reduce dependence on sugary beverages, and foster healthier lifestyle choices while promoting sustainable habits through the use of reusable water bottles. Beneficiary schools include Tarrant High, Clan...
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