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Marketing and Public Relations Manager at the Universal Service Fund (USF), Dana DeCardova-Denton, and Councillor for the Chapelton Division in Clarendon North Central, Hershell Brown, are pictured with seven of the 10 outstanding students from the constituency who excelled in the 2025 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. The students were presented with tablet computers under the USF’s Connect-A-Child Programme during a recent handover ceremony at the Chapelton Public Library in Clarendon.

USF Awards Tablets to Top PEP Students in Clarendon North Central

Ten outstanding students in Clarendon North Central have received tablet computers through the Universal Service Fund (USF) Connect-A-Child Programme. Each year, the entity awards tablets to top-performing Primary Exit Profile (PEP) students who score in the 85th percentile and above....

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (right), joins Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Celia Lindsay (left), in presenting trophies and awards to Brian Levy, winner of the illustrated poster category in the 2025 JIS Heritage Competition, during Tuesday’s (February 17) awards ceremony at The Summit in Kingston. Sharing in the presentation is Senior Marketing Officer at First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union, Carlene Coley.

JIS Launches Heritage Preservation Award

The Social Development Commission (SDC) will host a Youth Empowerment Fair in Seaview Gardens, St. Andrew, on Friday, February 20.

SDC to Host Youth Empowerment Fair in Seaview Gardens on Feb. 20

Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications, Hon. Daryl Vaz, addresses journalists during a press conference at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on Tuesday (February 17).

Gov’t to Procure 100 New School Buses in 2026/27

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) executive management team, led by Acting Chief Executive Officer, Celia Lindsay (centre); Director of Corporate Services, Errol Gardner (left); Director, Research, Print and Production, Andrine Davidson (second left), and Director, Human Resource Management and Development, Dr. David Knight (right), share a photo opportunity with winners of the JIS 2025 Heritage Competition, during the awards ceremony on Tuesday (February 17) at Summit Kingston. The winners are (from second left) Shante Sinclair; Danash Brown; Alayna Elliott; Brian Levy and Bryce Wilson.

Seven Students Honoured at JIS 2025 Heritage Awards Ceremony

Members the Jamaican delegation along with other delegates from Latin American and the Caribbean, at the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour held from February 11 to 13, in Marrakesh, Morocco.

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Jamaica Reaffirms Commitment to Ending Child Labour

A delegation from the Ministry of Labour and Social Security represented Jamaica at the Sixth Global Conference on the Elimination of Child Labour, held from February 11 to 13 in Marrakesh, Morocco. The conference brought together global leaders, policymakers, and advocates to address the urgent challenge of child labour, which continues to affect an estimated 138 million children worldwide. Jamaica’s...

Executive Director of the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), Dr. Christine Hendricks.

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UNICEF Partners With JCPD to Enhance Support for Persons With Disabilities

The Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD), in collaboration with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has launched a relief initiative aimed at addressing the immediate socio-economic needs of children and families living with disabilities, particularly those most vulnerable. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on February 11, Executive Director of the JCPD, Dr. Christine Hendricks, noted that the...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), is greeted by President of the Senate, Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson, during the 2026/27 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).

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‘Priority 1’ Schools Damaged By Hurricane Melissa to Be Fully Repaired This Year

Educational institutions damaged during the passage of Hurricane Melissa and classified as ‘Priority 1’ will be fully repaired within the calendar year. This was announced by Governor-General (G-G), His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, in his Throne Speech during the 2026/27 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12). He shared that reconstruction efforts are...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 Financial Year at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).

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G-G Affirms That Jamaica’s Education System Has Regained Its Stride

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, says the out-turns for the 2024/25 academic year confirmed that Jamaica’s education system has regained its stride. “PEP (Primary Exit Profile) and CXC (Caribbean Examinations Council) results surpassed previous cohorts and regional averages, restoring and, in some areas, exceeding pre-[COVID-19] pandemic performance,” he said. The Governor-General was delivering the Throne Speech...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (February 11) Post-Cabinet Press Briefing at Jamaica House.

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Six Jamaicans to Participate in Ship for World Youth Programme

Six Jamaicans will be participating in the 37th Ship for World Youth (SWY) Programme in Japan, from February 15 to March 13. SWY is an international youth leadership and exchange initiative implemented by the Government of Japan. The announcement was made by Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, during Wednesday’s (February 11)...

Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas, delivers remarks during the screening of the Children of Shanghai documentary and discussion forum on Monday (February 9) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

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CPFSA Prioritises Family Settings for Children in State Care

Chief Executive Officer of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Laurette Adams-Thomas, says the agency continues to prioritise stable, nurturing, family environments for children in State care. “At the CPFSA, our work is deeply rooted in respect for the dignity, potential and rights of every child. We understand that children need more than just protection; they need connection…...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, delivers remarks during the screening of the Children of Shanghai documentary and a discussion forum on Monday (February 9) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

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Childcare Entities Urged to Strengthen Family-Based Care Systems

Childcare organisations are being urged to strengthen family-based care systems for vulnerable children as Jamaica continues efforts to improve outcomes for those in State care and at risk. The call came during the screening of the Children of Shanghai documentary and a discussion forum held on Monday (February 9) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. The documentary focused...