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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green

Youth and Female Empowerment in Agriculture Underscored

Women and youth must be empowered to access critical resources and equipped with climate smart technology in their operations to ensure the agricultural sector’s sustainability. This is according to Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green. He was...
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers remarks during the launch of the Grade 7 Academy at Holy Trinity High School in Kingston on Thursday (January 23).
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers remarks during the launch of the Grade 7 Academy at Holy Trinity High School in Kingston on Thursday (January 23).

Grade 7 Academy Strengthening Literacy and Numeracy at Two High Schools
Secretary of Public Health in the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, addresses the opening ceremony of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ two-day Career Expo and Employment Fair at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (January 22).
Secretary of Public Health in the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro J. Herbosa, addresses the opening ceremony of the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ two-day Career Expo and Employment Fair at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona campus in St. Andrew, on Wednesday (January 22).

PHOTO: JUTS Representatives Call on Education Minister
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses a special ceremony on Tuesday (January 21) to recognise groups in St. James that participated in the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund Project. The ceremony was held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre.
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses a special ceremony on Tuesday (January 21) to recognise groups in St. James that participated in the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund Project. The ceremony was held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre.

More Youth Groups in St. James Encouraged to Undertake Climate-Resilient Projects
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the launch of the 2025 All-Island Institute of Sports (INSPORTS) Primary School Netball & Football Competitions at the National Arena in Kingston on Tuesday (January 21).
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the launch of the 2025 All-Island Institute of Sports (INSPORTS) Primary School Netball & Football Competitions at the National Arena in Kingston on Tuesday (January 21).

PHOTOS: Minister Grange Launches INSPORTS Primary School Netball and Football Competitions

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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), converses with the Secretary of Health, Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro Herbosa, during the Health and Wellness Career Expo and Employment Fair, on Wednesday (January 22), at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.
EducationHealth & WellnessInformationSkillsYouth

US$30 Million Allocated to Upgrade Laboratories in Schools

A sum of US$30 million has been allocated by the Government to upgrade school laboratories across Jamaica, with the goal of improving the quality of education and preparing students for careers in the health sector. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, made the disclosure at the Health and Wellness Career Expo and...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (fourth left), shares a photo opportunity with members of the National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) and the Jamaica Prefects’ Association (JPA), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Tuesday (January 21). The student leaders (from left) are NSSC Region One Vice President, Jhonelle Knight; NSSC National Treasurer, Chelsea Moulton; JPA Region Five Vice President, Jovanni McLaughlin; NSSC President, Laurel Williams; JPA President, Rheanna Robinson; JPA National General Secretary, Elijah McDonald; and NSSC National General Secretary, Nikhil Lalwani.
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PHOTOS: Dr. Morris Dixon Meets With Student Leaders

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (fourth left), shares a photo opportunity with members of the National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) and the Jamaica Prefects’ Association (JPA), during a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Tuesday (January 21). The student leaders (from left) are NSSC Region One...
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Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore, makes her contribution to the 2024/25 State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on Friday (January 17). At left is Senator Abka Fitz-Henley.
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Gov’t Senator Urges Online Consumption Safeguards for Youngsters

Rising online consumption among adolescents has prompted a call by one Government Senator for parents and guardians to set guidelines to safeguard their children and ensure they behave responsibly in the digital space. Dr. Saphire Longmore emphasised this as imperative in light of the fact that the youngsters’ extensive engagements within the virtual space, “can be [potentially] dangerous for them.”...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Dr. Horace Chang (fourth left), cuts the ribbon to officially open the St. James Child and Adolescent Wellness Centre, at the renovated Corinaldi Avenue Primary School Teachers’ Cottage at 1 Humber Avenue, Montego Bay, St. James, on January 16. He is joined by (from left) Parish Manager, St James Health Services, Lennox Wallace; Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton; Deputy Speaker of the House and Member of Parliament for St. James Central, Heroy Clarke; Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge; EU Ambassador to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola and other dignitaries.
Health & WellnessNational SecurityYouth

Child and Adolescent Wellness Centre Opens in Montego Bay

The Government has taken a significant step towards youth mental health services in Western Jamaica with the official opening of the St. James Child and Adolescent Wellness Centre on January 16. The facility is located at the renovated Corinaldi Avenue Primary School Teachers’ Cottage at 1 Humber Avenue in Montego Bay. It was established under the Citizen Security Plan, a...
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A member of the Grace Missionary Church, Romeo Elliot, delivering a Youth testimonial during the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on Thursday (January 16).
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Youth Urged to Strive for Excellence

Jamaica’s youth are being urged to strive for excellence in all aspects of life and to break cycles of negativity. "Let us be the generation that... ushers in a future of innovation and purpose," said member of the Grace Missionary Church, Romeo Elliot. Delivering the youth testimonial at the National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB) held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel...
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Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (January 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
EducationYouth

School Grooming Policy Stakeholder Consultations Ongoing

Consultations on the proposed school grooming policy are ongoing, says Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. “We actually have another one that has been drafted [and] updated, based on, for example, one court case that we had, and that has been doing the rounds. It was circulated with the principals, it was...
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Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Chair, Trisha Williams-Singh.
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Enrol Children in Registered Early-Childhood Institutions – Williams-Singh

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) is emphasising the importance of enrolling children in registered early-childhood institutions (ECIs). Speaking in an interview with JIS News, ECC Chair, Trisha Williams-Singh, said registration with the Commission guarantees that an ECI has met the minimum requirements for health and safety during inspection. She noted that it is often after adverse events, such as a...
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