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SLB Implements More Convenient Telephone System

The Students’ Loan Bureau’s (SLB) new Interactive Voice Recognition (IVR) has added a layer of ease and convenience for its customers. Public Education and Public Relations Manager at the SLB, Olivia Briscoe, told JIS News that “we continue to listen...

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (right), discussing the programme for the National Missing Children’s Forum with Public Relations Officer of the CPFSA, Jeneva Gordon, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston on May 25.

Children Warned Not to Overshare Personal Information Online

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), speaking at the launch of the second annual Nathan Ebanks Foundation Family Expo and Special Needs Resource Fair, recently, at the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation in Kingston. Looking on is Founder/President of the Nathan Ebanks Foundation, Christine Staple-Ebanks.

Nathan Ebanks Foundation Expo on May 26

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (second right), observes as cosplayer, Rhea Rampair, demontrates her portrayal of Soraka, the Starchild from the videogame League of Legends. Occasion was the opening day of the two-day Jamaica Digital Screen Business Conference, at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston, on May 24. Others from (second left) are Chargé d'Affaires of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Jamaica, Ambassador Young Gyu Lee and World Bank’s Co-Task Team Leader for the Youth Employment in the Digital Animation Industry (YEDAI) Project, Karlene Francis.

Youth Employment and Digital Animation Project Moved to OPM

Manager of the Student Assessment Unit at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information , Terry-Ann Thomas Gayle (centre), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ today (May 24). Also taking part are Assistant Chief Education Officer at the Core Curriculum Unit in the Ministry, Dr. Clover Hamilton-Flowers (right), and Senior Education Officer, Maryah Ho-Young.

Grade-Five Students to Sit Mock Performance Task Test

8 years ago AgricultureEducationYouth

Scholarships for Students Wishing to Pursue Studies in Agriculture

Students wishing to pursue studies in Agriculture at high schools, colleges and vocational institutions may apply for one of the many scholarships in this area, donated by the Jamaica 4-H Club. The students must reside or attend school in St. Ann, Manchester and St. Catherine. They may apply for the Rio Tinto scholarship using application forms available at eligible institutions...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid and Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)/World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Jamaica, Dr. Noreen Jack, share a light moment at the opening of the ‘Nursing and Midwifery Conference’ of the University of the West Indies School of Nursing today (May 24), at the Mona campus.

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Education Ministry to Work Closer With Nurses on ‘Zero-To-Three’ Initiative

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Ministry intends to partner more with nurses and midwives in the roll-out of the ‘Zero-to-Three’ initiative. Addressing the opening of the 28th Nursing and Midwifery Research Conference at the University of the West Indies School of Nursing on Thursday (May 24), Senator Reid said nurses and midwives...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), presents a plaque to Advisor to the Kiwanis Club of Portmore, Miss Runka West (centre), for her dedication to children. Occasion was the Club’s 45th anniversary celebration held on May 22 at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Andrew. At right is Distinguished President of the organisation, Don Mullings.

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Kiwanis Movement Invited to Deepen Partnership with Youth

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, has invited the Kiwanis movement to deepen their partnership with youth and children. Delivering the keynote address at the 45th anniversary of the Kiwanis Club of Portmore on May 22 at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Andrew, Mr. Green said the establishment of youth clubs...

Operations Manager, National Commercial Bank, Melissa Bradford-Britton, paints the gate of the Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf in Kingston on Labour Day (May 23).

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf Gets New Look

The Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf located in Kingston was given a facelift by the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation on Labour Day (May 23). The NCB Foundation contributed approximately $1.7 million to renovate some areas of the facility, of which the Caribbean Christian Centre for the Deaf in Knockpatrick, Manchester, also benefited. Group Marketing and Communications Manager at...

Volunteers pave the play area at the St. Ann’s Bay Infant School in St. Ann, which was one of the national projects for Labour Day on May 23.

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Gov’t Committed to Making Schools Disabled-Friendly

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Government is committed to ensuring that schools are accessible to all children, including those with disabilities. “We want no child to be left behind. Children are Jamaica’s important resource, and we want to bring them into mainstream so we can develop their full potential,” he added. Minister...

Mayor of Kingston, Senator Councillor Delroy Williams (second left), paints the Glen Owen Isolation Ward at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston, today (May 23), as part of Labour Day activities undertaken by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation. Also taking part (from left) are Miss Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation, Melessa Vassell; and Town Clerk, Robert Hill.

8 years ago Youth

Isolation Ward at Children’s Hospital Being Renovated

Improvement work at the Glen Owen Isolation Ward at the Bustamante Hospital for Children in Kingston continues today (May 23), in an effort to better treat patients with infectious diseases. Renovation of the ward, which started last week, is being undertaken by the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) as one of its 2018 Labour Day projects. The scope...

Group President and Chief Executive Officer, Victoria Mutual Building Society, Courtney Campbell (right) and Head Boy at the Randolph Lopez School of Hope, Kwesi Lowe (left), paint a section of gate as part of Labour Day activities at the school today (May 23) in St. Andrew. Labour Day 2018 was observed under the theme ‘Ramp it up… Fix it up

8 years ago Youth

Randolph Lopez School of Hope Gets Facelift

The Randolph Lopez School of Hope in St. Andrew is receiving a major facelift today (May 23) as part of Labour Day activities being undertaken by the Victoria Mutual Group. When JIS News visited the facility located at Golding Avenue, students and staff of the institution and Victoria Mutual were engaged in the painting of interior and exterior walls, carrying...