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Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, observes as Consultant Neurosurgeon, Dr. Charmaine Muthra (centre), explains the components of the new state-of-the-art drill at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, during a tour of the hospital’s Arthur Wint Drive location in Kingston on Thursday, May 1. Looking on is Senior Medical Officer at the hospital, Dr. Michelle-Ann Richards Dawson.
Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, observes as Consultant Neurosurgeon, Dr. Charmaine Muthra (centre), explains the components of the new state-of-the-art drill at the Bustamante Hospital for Children, during a tour of the hospital’s Arthur Wint Drive location in Kingston on Thursday, May 1. Looking on is Senior Medical Officer at the hospital, Dr. Michelle-Ann Richards Dawson.

Neurosurgical Drill A Leap Into Modern Medical Technology For Bustamante Hospital

The new state-of-the-art neurosurgical drill at the Bustamante Hospital for Children is a major leap into modern medical technology, significantly improving the hospital’s capacity to perform critical brain or spinal procedures on young patients. Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr....
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, reads to students at Randolph Lopez School of Hope from the book ‘Hazel Hummingbird’, during Read Across Jamaica Day activities at the school in St. Andrew on Tuesday (May 6).
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, reads to students at Randolph Lopez School of Hope from the book ‘Hazel Hummingbird’, during Read Across Jamaica Day activities at the school in St. Andrew on Tuesday (May 6).

PHOTOS: Read Across Jamaica Day at Randolph Lopez School of Hope
Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (left), reads to students of Constitution Hill Primary and Infant School in St. Andrew, on Read Across Jamaica Day on Tuesday (May 6). Listening (from second left) are Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; and Chargé d’Affaires, United States Embassy in Jamaica, Amy Tachco.
Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (left), reads to students of Constitution Hill Primary and Infant School in St. Andrew, on Read Across Jamaica Day on Tuesday (May 6). Listening (from second left) are Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon; and Chargé d’Affaires, United States Embassy in Jamaica, Amy Tachco.

PHOTOS: Read Across Jamaica Day at Constitution Hill Primary and Infant School
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

Education Ministry Encourages Parents to Foster a Love for Reading in Children
Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson (centre) and Councillor for the Llandewey Division, Andrea Patience (right), pause for a photo opportunity with students of the Yallahs Primary School on Read Across Jamaica Day, May 6.
Member of Parliament for St. Thomas Western, James Robertson (centre) and Councillor for the Llandewey Division, Andrea Patience (right), pause for a photo opportunity with students of the Yallahs Primary School on Read Across Jamaica Day, May 6.

Special Read Across Jamaica Day for Students at Yallahs Primary

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, shows students of Seaward Primary and Infant School the cover of the book ‘I am a Promise’ by Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, during Read Across Jamaica Day activities at the institution in St. Andrew on May 6. He is joined by Principal of the school, Arlene Reid.
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PM Urges Parents to Play Active Role in Children’s Literacy Development

Parents are being charged to play an active role in their children’s literacy development. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the call while addressing Read Across Jamaica Day activities at Seaward Primary and Infant School in St. Andrew on May 6. “The development of the literacy skill is not only the responsibility of the teacher, who oftentimes,...
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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (third left), interacts with Calabar High School student André Barton (third right) during the Ministry’s Child Diversion Forum at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on May 2. Sharing the moment (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace Ann Stewart McFarlane; Senior Director, National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Denise Bingham; Director of the Child Diversion Branch (CDB) in the Justice Ministry’s Social Justice Division, Venisa Clarke, and Representative for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Representative, Olga Isaza.
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Justice Ministry Doubles Child Diversion Officer Team to Address Growing Service Demand

The Justice Ministry has doubled the number of Child Diversion Officers serving the country to accommodate increased referrals from the courts and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who delivered the main address during the Ministry’s Child Diversion Forum at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on May 2. The...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby (right), pays his respects to those children who died under violent circumstances, at the Secret Garden Monument in downtown Kingston. The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) hosted its annual Child Month Candlelight Vigil on Sunday (May 4).
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Jamaicans Urged to Create a Safe and Nurturing Environment for Children

Jamaicans are being implored to create a safe and nurturing environment for the nation’s children. The call was made by Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, at the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) annual Child Month Candlelight Vigil, on May 4, at the Secret Garden Monument in downtown Kingston. Mayor Swaby said the monument, which was constructed 17...
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Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), addresses students at Belair High School as she began a tour of four high schools in Manchester on May 1, to kick-start Child Month activities. Listening are Principal, Dr. Donalyn King (second left); school Board chairman, Trevor Heaven (centre) and other officials.
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Education Minister Says PEP Changes Coming

Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says something will be done in the near future to address concerns regarding the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. In recent times there have been complaints about the heavy course load involved in the preparation and sitting of the examinations. Speaking to Board members, students and...
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