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Ten young artists contributed to the child rights mural on Water Lane, downtown Kingston, painted in recognition of World Children’s Day and the 35th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The art enthusiasts transformed their understanding of child rights into vibrant works of art and highlighted the right to religion, rest and play as well as culture, arts and language among others. The completed mural was a collaborative effort involving UNICEF, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission and Kingston Creative.
Ten young artists contributed to the child rights mural on Water Lane, downtown Kingston, painted in recognition of World Children’s Day and the 35th Anniversary of the Convention on the Rights of the Child. The art enthusiasts transformed their understanding of child rights into vibrant works of art and highlighted the right to religion, rest and play as well as culture, arts and language among others. The completed mural was a collaborative effort involving UNICEF, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission and Kingston Creative.

Child Rights Come Alive Through Art

Talented young artists from across four parishes showcased their creative talents, bringing the rights of the child to life through an inspiring mural located on the iconic Water Lane, downtown Kingston. This artwork was part of a recent staging of...
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, presents Kamili Forrester of Goshen Primary in St. Elizabeth with a gift basket and backpack with stationery for first place in the essay category of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition, during the awards ceremony at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on December 10.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, presents Kamili Forrester of Goshen Primary in St. Elizabeth with a gift basket and backpack with stationery for first place in the essay category of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition, during the awards ceremony at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston on December 10.

Kamili Forrester Proud to be a JIS Heritage Competition Winner
Head of the Constabulary Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay
Head of the Constabulary Communications Unit (CCU), Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Stephanie Lindsay

Parents and Guardians Urged to Safeguard Children During the Christmas Season
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right), and Principal of Tarrant High School, Paul Hall (right), interact with students in the school’s Mathematics Laboratory on Thursday (December 19). The Minister taught a class on patterns and sequences in mathematics during the Ministry’s Christmas Mathematics Camp.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right), and Principal of Tarrant High School, Paul Hall (right), interact with students in the school’s Mathematics Laboratory on Thursday (December 19). The Minister taught a class on patterns and sequences in mathematics during the Ministry’s Christmas Mathematics Camp.

Tarrant High Students Benefit from Mathematics Camp
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during Immaculate Conception High School’s prize giving ceremony on Wednesday (December 18).
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during Immaculate Conception High School’s prize giving ceremony on Wednesday (December 18).

Minister Encourages Immaculate High Students to Explore Careers of the Future

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Vice Principal of the Buff Bay Primary School, Keisha Braimbridge, addresses a recent agri-expo held recently at the institution in Portland.
AgricultureYouth

Buff Bay Primary Students Exposed to Innovation and Careers in Agriculture

Students at the Portland-based Buff Bay Primary School were exposed to innovation and careers in agriculture at an agri-expo held recently at the institution. Under the theme: ‘Youth in Agriculture: Shaping the New FACE of Food,’ the event featured displays by entities highlighting various professions in the sector and how technology is being used to boost production and productivity to...
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Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) President, Professor Gordon Shirley (left), presents a plaque to Captain of the ‘Disney Treasure’, Marco Nogara, during a Plaque Exchange Ceremony to mark the vessel’s maiden voyage to Jamaica on December 5. The vessel docked at the Falmouth Pier in Trelawny on Thursday, December 5. With them is the ship’s mascot, ‘Minnie’.
CommunityDevelopmentTourismTransportYouth

Disney Cruise Line Launches ‘Treasure Tomorrow’ Programme in Jamaica

Disney Cruise Line has launched the ‘Treasure Tomorrow’ Programme in Jamaica, in a bid to make a significant commitment to community engagement locally. The initiative, developed in collaboration with Junior Achievement Jamaica, focuses on providing career exploration opportunities for Jamaican students, particularly those living in and around the town of Falmouth in Trelawny. It is intended to strengthen the connection...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Honourable Dana Morris Dixon.
EducationYouth

Education Minister Focused on Ensuring Robust Early-Childhood System That Creates Foundation for Academic Success

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says equipping young learners with the foundational skills for academic success, including literacy and numeracy, is a priority of the Ministry. Speaking to JIS News during a recent visit to the Green Island High School in Hanover, Senator Morris Dixon highlighted the importance of ensuring a...
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Regional Director with the Jamaica Library Service, Carrol Plummer (fifth left, standing), poses with staff, and current and past students of José Martí Technical High School in St. Catherine, during the recent handover of a $2.9-million upgraded library to the institution. The project was spearheaded by the José Martí Alumni Association New York Inc. (JMAANY), with support from various groups in the past-students association.
EducationYouth

José Martí Technical High School Gets $2.9M Upgraded Library

Students at José Martí Technical High School in St. Catherine are now benefiting from a $2.9-million upgraded library, which was facilitated through contributions by past students of the intuition. The project was spearheaded by the José Martí Alumni Association New York Inc. (JMAANY), with support from various groups in the past-students association. Their efforts resulted in the painting and renovation...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MOEYI), Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right, seated), shares a moment with finalists in the LASCO/ MOEYI/Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) Teacher, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Teacher and Principal of the Year Awards, at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Tuesday (December 3). Others in the front row (from left) are Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the LASCO Chin Foundation, Professor Rosalea Hamilton; CEO of the JTC, Dr. Winsome Gordon; and President of the JTC, Dr. Joseph Thomas.
EducationInformationSkillsYouth

PHOTOS: Education Minister Meets Finalists in Lasco/MOEYI/JTC Teacher, TVET Teacher and Principal of the Year Awards

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MOEYI), Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right, seated), shares a moment with finalists in the LASCO/ MOEYI/Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) Teacher, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Teacher and Principal of the Year Awards, at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Tuesday (December 3). Others in the...
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Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC), Dannie Clarke, addresses the EcoChampions School Tour at the Negril/Green Island Local Planning Authority (NEGALPA) in Westmoreland, recently.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEducationEnvironmentYouth

Students Encouraged to Help Protect the Environment

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) inaugural EcoChampions School Tour aims to encourage students across the island to play their part in protecting the environment. This was emphasised by Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations Branch in the Ministry, Dannie Clarke, who spoke to students during the Tour’s stop at the Negril/Green Island Local Planning Authority (NEGALPA)...
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