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“Child Care Facilities Secure” Says CPFSA in Wake of Hurricane Beryl

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) says that both Government and Private residential Child Care Facilities have been secured in wake of hurricane Beryl, a category 4 storm slated to pass by the island later this week. “The...
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.
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.

Gov’t Progressing with Plans to Build Seven STEM and STEAM Schools
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), accepts a token of appreciation from Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during the official launch of the 2024 Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) at the William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny on Friday (June 28).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), accepts a token of appreciation from Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, during the official launch of the 2024 Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) at the William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny on Friday (June 28).

Prime Minister Holness Attends 2024 Youth Summer Employment Programme Launch
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Friday’s (June 28) launch of the 2024 Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) at William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses Friday’s (June 28) launch of the 2024 Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) at William Knibb Memorial High School in Trelawny.

More Than 10,000 Persons Being Recruited for This Year’s Youth Summer Employment Programme
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the Abilities Foundation graduation ceremony held on the grounds of the institution in Kingston on Thursday (June 27). Approximately 41 students with disabilities successfully completed their studies and were awarded certificates in areas such as Carpentry, Beauty Services, Design and Décor, Data Operation and Housekeeping.
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., addresses the Abilities Foundation graduation ceremony held on the grounds of the institution in Kingston on Thursday (June 27). Approximately 41 students with disabilities successfully completed their studies and were awarded certificates in areas such as Carpentry, Beauty Services, Design and Décor, Data Operation and Housekeeping.

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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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State Minister in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (fifth left), looks on while Robotics Instructor, Zebra Robotics in Canada, Tahmoor Naeem (second right), conducts a robotics lesson with students from Bryce Primary School in Manchester. Occasion was the recent launch of a robotics camp, being staged by local firm Zed Technology in collaboration with Zebra Robotics, at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium, Jamaica College. Others looking on are Managing Director of Zed Technology, Carlton Grant (second left) and Principal of Bryce Primary, Mavilla White (seventh left).
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Students to Engage in Robotics Summer Camp

Scores of students from primary and secondary schools across the island will be emersed in the intricate world of robotics during the summer. For four weeks from July 2 to 30, the students will gather at selected campuses across the island, where they will benefit from an engaging and educational programme covering robotics engineering, robotics fundamentals, reactive robotics, electronic engineering,...
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NET Urges Continued Support for Education Sector

The National Education Trust (NET) has called on Jamaicans at home and in the diaspora to maintain their support for initiatives aimed at improving the country's education sector. “We have many needs in the education sector that I’m sure you are well aware of and, of course, we can accept [donations] to cover specific activities or specific projects,” said Director,...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), and Principal of Half -Way-Tree Primary School in Kingston, Carol O’Connor Clarke (second right), interact with graduates during the institution’s school-leaving exercise on Tuesday (June 25). The ceremony was held at the institution’s campus on Burlington Avenue in Kingston.
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PHOTOS: Half-Way-Tree Primary School Leaving Exercise

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), and Principal of Half -Way-Tree Primary School in Kingston, Carol O’Connor Clarke (second right), interact with graduates during the institution’s school-leaving exercise on Tuesday (June 25). The ceremony was held at the institution’s campus on Burlington Avenue in Kingston.
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Government Remains Committed to Youth Empowerment – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government remains committed to continue delivering on policies conducive to youth empowerment, where young people can self-actualise and achieve their dreams like never before. Speaking to a group of young people at the Almond Tree Hotel and Restaurant in Ocho Rios, following a tour of sections of St. Ann on June...
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