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Director of the Safety and Security in Schools Unit at the Ministry of Education and Youth, Richard Troupe
Director of the Safety and Security in Schools Unit at the Ministry of Education and Youth, Richard Troupe

Competition Engages Students in Tackling Gun Violence

‘Music and Visual Art for Change,’ a competition aimed at engaging high school students in creating powerful messages against violence, particularly gun violence, has been launched by the Ministry of Education and Youth. The initiative involves collaboration with the United...
Manager of the Loan Servicing Department at the Students’ loan Bureau (SLB), Cheryl Surjue, told a JIS Think Tank on October 17 that borrowers can get a reduction on their interest rate if they maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 and over.
Manager of the Loan Servicing Department at the Students’ loan Bureau (SLB), Cheryl Surjue, told a JIS Think Tank on October 17 that borrowers can get a reduction on their interest rate if they maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 and over.

SLB Reminds Borrowers of Incentive for Maintaining High GPA
Acting Vice Principal of the St. Catherine-based Innswood High School, Camella Mullings-Wilson (right), presents a gift to member of the ancillary staff, Laurel Lawrence, at the third annual staff awards ceremony held on Tuesday (October 15) at the institution’s campus.
Acting Vice Principal of the St. Catherine-based Innswood High School, Camella Mullings-Wilson (right), presents a gift to member of the ancillary staff, Laurel Lawrence, at the third annual staff awards ceremony held on Tuesday (October 15) at the institution’s campus.

Innswood High Awards Outstanding Staff
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

Ministry of Education and Youth Deeply Concerned by Disturbing Incidents Involving Students
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

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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.
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Education Ministry Employing Strategies to Improve Student Performance in Mathematics

The Ministry of Education and Youth will be employing tactical strategies during the current academic year, aimed at improving student performance in Mathematics. During the recent sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) external examinations, only 39 per cent of Jamaican students received a passing grade in Mathematics. Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kasan Troupe, said the approach will include extended...
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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).
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Education Ministry Officially Launches Customer Service Branch

The Ministry of Education and Youth has officially launched its Customer Service Branch. It was formed in October 2023 under the Government’s Service Excellence Programme, which aims to create a culture of service throughout the public sector. The branch currently operates with a director, six customer service assistants, a monitoring officer and a customer service officer. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval...
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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).
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Digicel Foundation Hands Over Smart Lab to Morant Bay Primary School

Students at the 100-year-old Morant Bay Primary School in St. Thomas, can now better navigate the digital age, following the handover of a fully equipped Smart Lab by the Digicel Foundation. On Monday (October 7), the school marked its centennial with a Homecoming Day, when the lab was officially opened. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Digicel Foundation and proud...
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The large gathering of students, parents and teachers at the 2019 staging of the Seville Heritage Expo in St. Ann
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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.
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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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