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Father and daughter brushing teeth in bathroom.

Parents Encouraged to Ease Students into School Routine

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) is urging parents to ease students into the school routine. Community Relations Officer, ECC, Region 7, Shaunette Grant, said a return to the school routine can be difficult for both parents and students. She explained...
Happy family socializing in the park.
Happy family socializing in the park.

Parents Encouraged to Help Children Develop Social and Emotional Skills
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the ‘Build Wealth Conference 2024’ on August 16 at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the ‘Build Wealth Conference 2024’ on August 16 at the AC Marriott Hotel in Kingston.

200 Teachers to Be Trained in Financial Education
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the National Youth Dialogue on the Summit of the Future held at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston on Friday (August 16).
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, addresses the National Youth Dialogue on the Summit of the Future held at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston on Friday (August 16).

Gov’t Engages Youth Ahead of Summit of the Future
Principal of Yallahs High School, Mark Malabver, is presented with tokens by United States (US)-based Jamaican national, Audrey Thomas, for his contribution to education, during the recent St. Thomas Students Essay Competition, held at Eastern Gas Plaza, in Yallahs.  Looking on (at left) is member of the organising team, Deana Dixon-Reittie.
Principal of Yallahs High School, Mark Malabver, is presented with tokens by United States (US)-based Jamaican national, Audrey Thomas, for his contribution to education, during the recent St. Thomas Students Essay Competition, held at Eastern Gas Plaza, in Yallahs.  Looking on (at left) is member of the organising team, Deana Dixon-Reittie.

St. Thomas Students Receive Back-to-School Supplies

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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, speaking during the Howard Ward Benefit Foundation Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James on Tuesday (August 13).
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Students Urged to Seize Academic Opportunities Available to Them

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, is encouraging students to seize the academic opportunities available to them, emphasising the importance of education in shaping their future. “Apply for a scholarship… access education. The institutions are there [and] there are opportunities [for] young people,” Councillor Vernon said. He was speaking during the Howard Ward Benefit Foundation Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon...
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Recipients of the Howard Ward Benefit Foundation Scholarship share a photo opportunity at the awards luncheon held on Tuesday (August 13) at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in t. James.
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35 Students Receive Scholarships Valued at $6.5 Million

Thirty-five secondary and tertiary-level students from western Jamaica have been awarded scholarships valued at $6.5 million to support their academic journey. The presentations were made at the Howard Ward Benefit Foundation’s Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon held on Tuesday (August 13) at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James. Of the total awardees, 20 are tertiary students attending...
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Young people taking a selfie.
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WHAT: National Youth Dialogue on Summit of the Future August 16, 2024 Theme: Let’s Be Future-Ready: Youth Perspectives on the Future We Want WHEN: August 16th, 2024, at 10 a.m. WHERE: Terra Nova Hotel, The Venetian Room, Kingston Jamaica LIVE STREAM: UN Jamaica YouTube | UNICEF YouTube | JIS TV YouTube WHO: • Sen The Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith, Minister...
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General Secretary of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Dr. Mark Nicely, delivers the keynote address during Jamalco’s Scholarship Awards ceremony on Tuesday (August 13) at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon. As part of Jamalco’s Education Assistance Programme, 80 students from the parishes of Clarendon and Manchester received assistance for the upcoming school year.
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PHOTOS: JAMALCO Scholarship Awards

General Secretary of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Dr. Mark Nicely, delivers the keynote address during Jamalco’s Scholarship Awards ceremony on Tuesday (August 13) at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon. As part of Jamalco’s Education Assistance Programme, 80 students from the parishes of Clarendon and Manchester received assistance for the upcoming school year.
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Public Relations and Communications Manager at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Kristen Laing
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CPFSA Hosts PEP Awards Ceremony August 15

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) will host its annual Primary Exit Profile (PEP) awards ceremony on August 15. This is to recognise and celebrate the academic achievements of children in State care who sat the PEP exam and are preparing to transition to high school in September 2024. Scheduled to be held at the Jamaica Conference Centre,...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (third right); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (third left); and Chief Executive Officer, e-Learning Jamaica, Andrew Lee (second right), display some of the new laptops donated by e-Learning Jamaica to the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library, 2 Tom Redcam Drive, on Tuesday (August 13). Others from left are Senior Director, JLS, Kishma Simpson; Principal Director, Telecommunications, Ministry of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Kaydian Smith Newton; and Director General, JLS, Maureen Thompson.    
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e-Learning Jamaica Donates 200 Laptops to Jamaica Library Service

Thousands of library users, including students, are set to benefit from e-Learning Jamaica’s donation of 200 laptops to the Jamaica Library Service (JLS). The devices were officially handed over on Tuesday (August 13) at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library located at 2 Tom Redcam Drive. A partnership involving the Ministry of Education and Youth, the JLS and e-Learning...
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The Portmore Youth Innovation Centre (YIC) in St. Catherine, which was officially reopened on Monday (August 12).  
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Importance of Youth Innovation Centres Underscored

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, has underscored the critical role of Youth Innovation Centres (YICs) in the development of Jamaica’s young people. Speaking during Monday’s (August 12) official reopening of the Portmore Youth Innovation Centre (YIC) in St. Catherine, she said the facilities are not only safe spaces for young people to...
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