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Students attending the media launch for National Debaters’ Week 2024 at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in St. Andrew on Tuesday (October 8), listen attentively to a presentation during the event.
Students attending the media launch for National Debaters’ Week 2024 at the University of Technology (UTech) campus in St. Andrew on Tuesday (October 8), listen attentively to a presentation during the event.

PHOTOS: National Debaters’ Week Media Launch

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses the recent Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) press conference at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses the recent Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) press conference at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew.

Education Ministry Employing Strategies to Improve Student Performance in Mathematics
Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) students pay rapt attention as they are briefed on aspects of cruise-ship operations, during a recent tour of the Carnival Horizon in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.
Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) students pay rapt attention as they are briefed on aspects of cruise-ship operations, during a recent tour of the Carnival Horizon in Ocho Rios, St. Ann.

CMU Students Get First-Hand Look at Operations Onboard a Cruise Ship
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers remarks at the Ministry’s Service Excellence Programme and Customer Service Branch Launch, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday (October 8).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers remarks at the Ministry’s Service Excellence Programme and Customer Service Branch Launch, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Tuesday (October 8).

Education Ministry Officially Launches Customer Service Branch
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels, brings greetings at the Morant Bay Primary School’s 100th Anniversary celebrations, on Monday (October 7).
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels, brings greetings at the Morant Bay Primary School’s 100th Anniversary celebrations, on Monday (October 7).

Digicel Foundation Hands Over Smart Lab to Morant Bay Primary School

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The large gathering of students, parents and teachers at the 2019 staging of the Seville Heritage Expo in St. Ann
CultureYouth

Seville Heritage Expo 2024 Promises Rich Cultural Experience

Seville Heritage Expo 2024 promises to provide an enriching and interactive cultural experience for students across Jamaica. The annual educational event will be held at the historic Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on October 16 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Now in its 26th year, the Expo has become a platform for educating and entertaining...
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Violence Prevention Alliance Officially Launches Trees for Peace Campaign

The Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA) Jamaica, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY), has officially launched the 'Trees for Peace' Campaign for 2024. The launch took place at Kingston High School recently, under the theme ‘Building a Culture of Peace’. Schools across the island are being invited to participate in this campaign by creating ‘Peace Gardens’. These...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, and Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi, cut the ribbon for the handover of a 29-seater bus, donated by the Japanese Government to the Old Harbour High School in St. Catherine, on October 4. Observing are Custos of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin M. Golding, who is also Chairman of the school (fourth right, foreground), students and other officials.
EducationYouth

Old Harbour High School Receives Bus from Japan

Some students at Old Harbour High School in St. Catherine, now have reliable transport after the institution received a 29-seater bus, donated by the Japanese Government. The vehicle, valued at more than $11 million, will cater mostly to students who travel long distances, filling a gap for safe, reliable, and efficient transportation. It will also be used to transport students...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the annual general meeting of the Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA), held on Friday (October 4) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.
EducationYouth

Education Ministry to Strengthen Collaboration with JISA

The Ministry of Education and Youth will be strengthening collaboration with the Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA) on matters relating to education transformation. Addressing JISA’s annual general meeting on Friday (October 4), at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston, Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the Association will now be invited to quarterly meetings held by the Education Transformation...
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Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) Chairman, Dr. Adrian Stokes, addresses Thursday’s (October 3) ETOC Press Conference held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew.
EducationYouth

Ministry of Education and Youth to Be Reviewed

The Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) has contracted the Mona School of Business to conduct a comprehensive review of the Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY). The disclosure was made by Chairman, Dr. Adrian Stokes, during Thursday’s (October 3) ETOC Press Conference held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew. Dr. Stokes explained that...
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Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) Chairman, Dr. Adrian Stokes, addresses Thursday’s (October 3) ETOC Press Conference held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew.
EducationYouth

Action Taken on 136 Recommendations to Transform Education Sector

The Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) is reporting that work has commenced on 136 recommendations targeted for implementation in the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC) report. Chairman, Dr. Adrian Stokes, made the disclosure while addressing Thursday’s (October 3) ETOC press conference held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew. He advised that seven of...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
EducationYouth

400 Schools Now Have Ramps

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, has informed that almost 400 schools now have ramps installed, as efforts are made to accommodate students with physical challenges who use wheelchairs to access classes. “Additionally, we are beginning, for those schools with multiple levels, to put in lifts so that our students have access. We're not there yet in terms...
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