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The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) Logo.

Minimal Damage Suffered by CPFSA Facilities and Offices During Hurricane’s Passage

The Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting minimal damage to Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) child-care facilities and offices across Jamaica, during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. The CPFSA had approximately 4,545 children in its care up...
Director of Projects and Strategic Management at the MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF), Mitzian Turner.
Director of Projects and Strategic Management at the MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF), Mitzian Turner.

Multicare Youth Foundation Seeks Dedicated Mentors
Child raising hand to answer a question in class.
Child raising hand to answer a question in class.

Education Ministry Postpones Start of National Summer Academy
Educator and past student of Kitson Town Primary School in St. Catherine, Euton Gordon, presents a bursary to former grade-five student, Amelia Brown, during a recent ceremony held at the institution in St. Catherine.  The bursary will assist Amelia as she heads to St. Catherine High School in September after mastering the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations.
Educator and past student of Kitson Town Primary School in St. Catherine, Euton Gordon, presents a bursary to former grade-five student, Amelia Brown, during a recent ceremony held at the institution in St. Catherine.  The bursary will assist Amelia as she heads to St. Catherine High School in September after mastering the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations.

Brilliant Amelia Brown on Her Way to Dream School
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, delivers the keynote address at the graduation exercise of the Marlie Mount Primary and Infant School. The ceremony, themed ‘Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence: Continuing on the Path of Greatness’, took place on July 2 at the institution in Old Harbour, St. Catherine.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, delivers the keynote address at the graduation exercise of the Marlie Mount Primary and Infant School. The ceremony, themed ‘Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence: Continuing on the Path of Greatness’, took place on July 2 at the institution in Old Harbour, St. Catherine.

PHOTOS: Marlie Mount Primary and Infant Graduation Ceremony

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Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC) launches the Tertiary Education Enhancing Workforce Development through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) programme. --- The Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC) is pleased to announce the launch of a tertiary education sector Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) programme aimed at advancing workforce development. The programme will recognize and certify learning, skills and knowledge...
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“All Children and Staff Accounted for and are Safe” Says CPFSA following Passing of Hurricane Beryl

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) says that all the children and staff at its 50 government and private residential child care facilities and places of safety, are safe and secured, following the passing of hurricane Beryl on Wednesday. “Our Management Team as well as members from our Disaster Management Committee met at our Emergency Operations Centre, where...
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Principal of Mountainside Primary School in St. Elizabeth, Eric McLean, and Head Girl, Tiandra Lee.
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Primary Schools in St. Elizabeth Celebrate PEP Results

Primary schools in St. Elizabeth are celebrating significant improvements in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination results this year. There has been a notable increase in both the quality of scores and secondary school placements. Mountainside Primary School is among those revelling in the success of the 44 students who sat the PEP examination. Principal, Eric McLean, told JIS News...
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Ministry of Education and Youth Issues Guidance in Preparation for Hurricane Beryl

The Ministry of Education and Youth (MoEY) is closely monitoring Hurricane Beryl as it approaches the Caribbean. Following the Government of Jamaica's (GOJ) issuance of a Hurricane Watch for Jamaica, conditions indicative of a hurricane are possible within the next 48 hours. Hurricane Beryl, now in the eastern Caribbean, is anticipated to impact Jamaica on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. With...
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang ( second right), converses with Custos Rotulorum for St. James, Bishop the Hon. Conrad Pitkin (second left), and University of Technology (UTech) President, Dr. Kevin Brown (right), during the UTech Western Campus’ recent Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Summer Camp launch. The event was held at the campus in Montego Bay, St. James. At left is Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) President, Oral Heaven.
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Gov’t Progressing with Plans to Build Seven STEM and STEAM Schools

The Government is progressing with plans to construct six Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Schools and one Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Academy. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says arrangements to build the STEAM school, being cited in Montego Bay, are “proceeding.” “The land is acquired and the budget is...
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