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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the opening of the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) World Congress at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on September 25.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the opening of the World Federation of Colleges and Polytechnics (WFCP) World Congress at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on September 25.

Minister Williams Commends CCCJ’s Role in Advancing Higher Education

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, has commended the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) for its role in assuring quality in higher education in Jamaica. “CCCJ... continues to play an instrumental role in advancing higher education...
Youth leaders engage in discussion at the Tourism Awareness Week (TAW) Youth Forum, under the theme ‘Tourism and Peace: Out of Many, One Love’, which was held recently at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. From left are Moderator, Amashika Lorne; President of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Tourism Society, Katrina Chin; Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence in national leadership recipient, Odane Brooks; Dean of Discipline at Anchovy High School in St. James, Levon Brissett; and Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Junior Minister of Tourism, Taj Melbourne.
Youth leaders engage in discussion at the Tourism Awareness Week (TAW) Youth Forum, under the theme ‘Tourism and Peace: Out of Many, One Love’, which was held recently at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James. From left are Moderator, Amashika Lorne; President of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Tourism Society, Katrina Chin; Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence in national leadership recipient, Odane Brooks; Dean of Discipline at Anchovy High School in St. James, Levon Brissett; and Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) Junior Minister of Tourism, Taj Melbourne.

Calls for Youth to Be Empowered to Tap into Tourism Opportunities
Director of Tourism, Donovan White
Director of Tourism, Donovan White

Young People Urged to Become Tourism Ambassadors
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), delivers the keynote address during Thursday’s (September 26) Rotary Club of Kingston luncheon meeting held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Looking on are members of the club’s executive (from second left) President, Sixto Coy; Secretary Sasha Innis; and Sergeant at Arms, Karsten Johnson.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), delivers the keynote address during Thursday’s (September 26) Rotary Club of Kingston luncheon meeting held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Looking on are members of the club’s executive (from second left) President, Sixto Coy; Secretary Sasha Innis; and Sergeant at Arms, Karsten Johnson.

Education Minister Projects Improved Performance in CSEC Maths for 2025
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), delivers the keynote address during Thursday’s (September 26) Rotary Club of Kingston luncheon meeting held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Looking on are members of the club’s executive (from second left) President, Sixto Coy; Secretary Sasha Innis; and Sergeant at Arms, Karsten Johnson.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), delivers the keynote address during Thursday’s (September 26) Rotary Club of Kingston luncheon meeting held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Looking on are members of the club’s executive (from second left) President, Sixto Coy; Secretary Sasha Innis; and Sergeant at Arms, Karsten Johnson.

USF to Assist with Restoring Computer Labs at Bustamante High School

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right, seated), engages with students at the Winston Jones High School in Manchester on September 24, during the ceremonial reopening of schools in the parish. At left is Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green.
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Education Minister Emphasises Significance of Civics in Schools

The Government is placing a lot of emphasis on Civics education to tackle behavioural issues among students, says Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. Addressing the ceremonial reopening of schools in Manchester, on September 24, at the Winston Jones High School, she said the country has witnessed sporadic episodes of violent and antisocial behaviour among a handful of...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz.
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JUTC to Resume Transportation of CMU Students to Campus

The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) will resume the transportation of Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) students to disembark on campus. Making the announcement at yesterday’s (September 24) sitting of the House of Representatives, Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, said the decision follows discussions with the JUTC amid safety concerns. “I received a message from a...
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Director of Arts Development and Training, Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, Andrew Brodber.
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Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in Performing Arts to Be Announced Oct. 1

The winner of the Marcus Garvey Award for Excellence in the Performing Arts will be announced on Tuesday, October 1 at the Little Theatre, Arthur Wint Drive in Kingston. Five top institutions have been nominated for this year’s Award, including the Godfrey Stewart Performing Arts Society, Green Island High School, Port Antonio Theatre Group, Ardenne High School and St. Jago...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, converses with Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) President, Professor Andrew Spencer, during a Media Day press briefing at the institution’s main campus at Palisadoes Park in Kingston, on Monday (September 23).
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Caribbean Maritime University to Establish Campus in Suriname

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) has announced a groundbreaking partnership to establish a campus in Suriname. This collaboration with the Maritime Authority of Suriname (MAS) and Suriname Foundation for Logistics Training (FLT), aims to bring world-class maritime and logistics education to the region and provide new training and career opportunities for Suriname’s workforce. The announcement was made during a Media...
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Executive Director of the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Dr. Karlene DeGrasse-Deslandes (left) and Board Chair of the Digicel Foundation, Joy Clark, play with students in the ball pit in the sensory room, which adjoins the new inclusive classroom at the Salvation Army Arthur Wint Basic School in Lucea, Hanover. The classroom, which is part of the ECC’s Inclusive Legacy Project in collaboration was Digicel Foundation, was officially handed over on September 18.
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Salvation Army Arthur Wint Basic School Gets Inclusive Classroom

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) has handed over a newly retrofitted inclusive classroom to the Salvation Army Arthur Wint Basic School in Lucea, Hanover. Done in partnership with the Digicel Foundation, the facility forms part of the ECC’s Inclusive Legacy Project. The classroom, which includes an adjoining sensory room, can accommodate some 20 students and is equipped with all the...
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Principal of Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College, Ricardo Bennett, delivers remarks during the recent 50th anniversary media launch at the institution’s campus in Granville, St. James.
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Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College to Mark 50th Anniversary with Year-Long Celebrations

Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College in St. James will host a year-long slate of activities to mark its 50th anniversary. The events, which, along with an anniversary logo, were unveiled during a recent media launch at the institution, will be held under the theme ‘Celebrating Excellence, Advancing the Legacy’. These engagements will commence on the anniversary date, September 29, 2024 and...
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Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, addresses the Ministry’s Social Justice Tour – ‘Justice Fi All A Wi’ –- Justice Day in School, which was held at Rusea’s High School in Hanover, on September 20.
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Students Encouraged to Deal with Conflicts in a Peaceful Manner

Students have been encouraged to approach conflicts in a peaceful manner to prevent them from escalating to harmful levels, by Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck. “Students, make sure that you find the ways and means to resolve your disagreements and avoid conflicts. I'm very happy that all the schools here have teachers who are trained in restorative justice.,” the...
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