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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard (left), observes as Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki (centre); and Principal of Lyssons Primary School, Evette Bonfield Beecher, sign a grant contract in the amount of US$67,177 (J$8 million) for the purchase of a bus, today (January 22) at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices, in Kingston. The grant is being offered through the Government of Japan Grassroots Human Security Project. Standing is Board Chairman of the school, Cordinal Beckford.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard (left), observes as Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki (centre); and Principal of Lyssons Primary School, Evette Bonfield Beecher, sign a grant contract in the amount of US$67,177 (J$8 million) for the purchase of a bus, today (January 22) at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices, in Kingston. The grant is being offered through the Government of Japan Grassroots Human Security Project. Standing is Board Chairman of the school, Cordinal Beckford.

Two Schools Receive Buses From Japan

The Embassy of Japan has signed two grant contracts amounting to $16 million to purchase two school buses for Lyssons Primary and New Forest Infant, Primary and High Schools. Each school will receive $8 million in grant funding from the...
Assistant Commissioner of Police, Steve McGregor (standing with mic), addresses an Early Childhood Commission (ECC) ‘Pon Di Cawna’ session, which was held in Cassava Piece, St. Andrew, late last year.
Assistant Commissioner of Police, Steve McGregor (standing with mic), addresses an Early Childhood Commission (ECC) ‘Pon Di Cawna’ session, which was held in Cassava Piece, St. Andrew, late last year.

ECC Continues to Forge Partnerships
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), rapping with students of Holy Trinity High School during the Best Dressed Chicken 60 School Tour, at Sabina Park, in Kingston, on January 15. Sharing the moment are Chairman, Jamaica Broilers Group, Robert Levy (centre) and President and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Broilers Group, Christopher Levy.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), rapping with students of Holy Trinity High School during the Best Dressed Chicken 60 School Tour, at Sabina Park, in Kingston, on January 15. Sharing the moment are Chairman, Jamaica Broilers Group, Robert Levy (centre) and President and Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Broilers Group, Christopher Levy.

Young Jamaicans Encouraged to Adopt Wholesome Values and Attitudes
: Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), congratulates grade-10 student of Grange Hill High School, Amoy James (right), on her success in the 2018 sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination, during a visit to the institution on January 8.
: Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), congratulates grade-10 student of Grange Hill High School, Amoy James (right), on her success in the 2018 sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examination, during a visit to the institution on January 8.

Education Sector to Play Critical Role in the Development of the Country
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator Hon. Ruel Reid (left), and Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen, peruse details on the label of a beverage bottle, during a forum on ‘Sugars, Other Carbohydrates and Fats - Their Contribution to Obesity… and Effective Solutions’, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Jan. 11.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator Hon. Ruel Reid (left), and Executive Director of the Heart Foundation of Jamaica, Deborah Chen, peruse details on the label of a beverage bottle, during a forum on ‘Sugars, Other Carbohydrates and Fats - Their Contribution to Obesity… and Effective Solutions’, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Jan. 11.

National School Nutrition Policy Being Finalized

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Members of the Caribbean Merchant Marine Cadet Corps (CMMC) on parade at the Caribbean Maritime University’s (CMU) Charter Day.
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CMU to Launch Caribbean Merchant Marine Cadet Corps

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) is to launch its paramilitary uniformed group for high-school students, called the Caribbean Merchant Marine Cadet Corps (CMMC), early in 2019. In an interview with JIS News, President of the CMU, Professor Fritz Pinnock, explained that the group (which is an outreach of the university), was formed to have a positive impact on the behaviour...
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Deputy Clerk to the Houses of Parliament, Valrie Curtis (left), addresses children at a treat held at the Houses of Parliament parking lot, 81 Duke Street, Kingston, on December 20.
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PHOTOS: Parliament Hosts Kiddie’s Treat

  Children enjoy the bounce-about at the kiddies’ treat held at the Houses of Parliament parking lot, 81 Duke Street, Kingston, on December 20.     A little girl enjoys a mechanical bull ride at a kiddies treat held at the Houses of Parliament parking lot, 81 Duke Street, Kingston, on December 20.     A little boy shows off...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information , Hon. Floyd Green
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State Minister says Disabled Persons can be Agents of Change

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says disabled members of society can be agents of change. In his address, read by Acting Senior Director of Community Services at HEART Trust/NTA, Ronique Rhoden, at the closing ceremony of the agency’s Empowerment Programme 2018/2019, in Falmouth, Trelawny, on December 14, Mr. Green said persons...
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Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison, addresses the closing ceremony of the Caribbean Regional Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN), held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (December 5). At right is Executive Councillor of ISPCAN, Dr. Myriam Caranzano-Maitre.
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Jamaica Stands to Benefit from Just-Concluded Conference on Child Abuse and Neglect

Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison, says Jamaica stands to benefit significantly from the just-concluded Caribbean Regional Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN). The five-day event, which opened on December 1 with a Youth Forum, was held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, under the theme...
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Children’s Advocate Says Ispcan Conference Was A Success

Children’s Advocate, Diahann Gordon Harrison, says the just-concluded Regional Caribbean Conference of the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect (ISPCAN) was a tremendous success and that it was “the right forum at the right time”. Speaking to reporters at the end of the conference on December 5 in Montego Bay, Mrs. Gordon Harrison said the Office...
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The Honourable Olivia Grange, Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport (right) accepts the donation of laptops and tablets from Deleen Powell, marketing Manager, Universal Service Fund while the Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign trade and Chairman of the Youth Advisory Committee of the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO, the Senator the Honourable Pearnel Charles Jr looks on.
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Youth Advisory Committee Receives US$15,000 Grant from UNESCO – Grange

Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and Chairman of the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO, the Honourable Olivia Grange, has announced that the Youth Advisory Committee of the Jamaica National Commission for UNESCO has received a grant for US$15,000. Minister Grange made the announcement at a ceremony during which the Universal Service Fund (USF) handed over laptops and tablets...
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