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Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Bertrand Smith addresses the recent world Oceans Day Ceremony held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston.
Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Bertrand Smith addresses the recent world Oceans Day Ceremony held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, in New Kingston.

Jamaica Committed to Resilient Ocean Ecosystem

Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Bertrand Smith has reiterated Jamaica’s commitment to fostering a resilient ocean ecosystem for future generations. Speaking at a recent World Oceans Day ceremony hosted by Earth Ambassadeurs at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel,...
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), tour the new classroom block being constructed at the Exchange All -Age School in Ocho Rios, St. Ann during a visit on Friday ( June 21). In the (background) is the school’s principal, Ricardo Moncrieffe.
Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left) and Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda (right), tour the new classroom block being constructed at the Exchange All -Age School in Ocho Rios, St. Ann during a visit on Friday ( June 21). In the (background) is the school’s principal, Ricardo Moncrieffe.

PM Condemns Indiscipline on School Compound
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), conversess with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (right), and Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry Ann Thomas Gayle, as they view the 2024 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) results during a press conference on Friday (June 21) at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), conversess with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (right), and Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry Ann Thomas Gayle, as they view the 2024 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) results during a press conference on Friday (June 21) at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.

Improvement in PEP Exam Results
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a TREND Teacher Engagement Session on Thursday (June 20) at the National Arena in Kingston. The event targetted educators in the Ministry’s Region 1 (Kingston and St. Andrew), Region 2 (Portland, St. Thomas and St. Mary) and Region 3 (St. Ann and Trelawny).   
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a TREND Teacher Engagement Session on Thursday (June 20) at the National Arena in Kingston. The event targetted educators in the Ministry’s Region 1 (Kingston and St. Andrew), Region 2 (Portland, St. Thomas and St. Mary) and Region 3 (St. Ann and Trelawny).   

PHOTO: TREND Teacher Engagement
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 Invites Young Persons to Sign Up for EU Bridge Project

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the ‘Transforming Education in Jamaica in the Digital Era’ session of the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday (June 18).
EducationJamaican DiasporaYouth

Diaspora Urged to Lend Expertise in Assisting Special Needs Students

Jamaicans living overseas with training in speech and occupational therapy are being urged to collaborate with the Ministry of Education and Youth to provide services for local students with special needs. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the call during the ‘Transforming Education in Jamaica in the Digital Era’ session at the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
EducationYouth

Thousands Expected to Benefit from Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition Programme

Thousands of Jamaicans who do not have formal certification are to benefit from a Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) programme being rolled out by the Ministry of Education and Youth. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the disclosure while remotely addressing Wednesday’s (June 19) post-Cabinet press briefing, which was held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James....
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre), addresses a Plenary Session, today (June 19), at the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James. With the State Minister are Vice Chair of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC), Dr. Shauna Chin,  and Consul-General of Jamaica, in Miami, Oliver Mair.
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Engagement with Diaspora Strengthened

To further improve engagement with members of the diaspora, the Government has strengthened the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GJDYC). Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, in addressing a Plenary Session of the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, today (June 19), at the Montego...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the ‘Transforming Education in Jamaica in the Digital Era’ session of the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Rose Hall, St. James, on Tuesday (June 18).
EducationJamaican DiasporaYouth

Diaspora Urged to Lend Expertise in Assisting Special Needs Students

Jamaicans living overseas with training in speech and occupational therapy are being urged to collaborate with the Ministry of Education and Youth to provide services for local students with special needs. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the call during the ‘Transforming Education in Jamaica in the Digital Era’ session at the 10th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego...
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Constable Shaniek Johnson, who is attached to the Guanaboa Vale Station in St. Catherine, presents a cheque valued $150,000 on behalf of the Jamaica Ex-Police Association of South Florida (JEPA) Inc. to 15-year-old Rayona Edwards, at the Kitson Town Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church in St. Catherine, on June 15. At left is Principal of the Kitson Town Institute, Michael McDonald.
National SecurityYouth

Student Receives Scholarship from JEPA

A 15-year-old student at the Kitson Town Evening Institute in St. Catherine has received a scholarship valued $150,000 from the Jamaica Ex-Police Association of South Florida (JEPA) Inc. The recipient is Rayona Edwards, and her mother, Christine Thompson Bryan, told JIS News that the gesture is joy for her, and the money will assist her daughter to continue her education....
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz, interacts with students of Skibo Primary School during the launch of community Wi-Fi service in Skibo, Portland, earlier this year. The facility was installed by the Universal Service Fund (USF).
TechnologyYouth

USF Programmes ICT Skills Training for 260 Additional Unattached Youth This Year

Another 260 unattached youth are, this year, expected to benefit from information and communications technology (ICT) skills training under the Universal Service Fund (USF) Technology Advancement Programme (TAP). This is in keeping with plans by the USF to collaborate with institutions/organisations to provide ICT literacy skills to more Jamaicans to enable them to secure jobs. More than 1,500 unattached youth...
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Acting Manager at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office, Nickieta Sterling (standing left) and Special Projects Manager, Sharon Earle (standing right), host contestants in the Miss St. James Festival Queen Competition, during a courtesy call at the office on Wednesday (June 12). The visit was part of the contestants’ grooming and training regime ahead of the coronation show on June 29 at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre starting at 8:00 p.m. The ladies vying for the parish crown are back row (from left) Miss Knutsford Express, Yasheeka Watson; Miss SSMC Xpress, Mikala Brown; Miss Chow
CultureYouth

PHOTOS: Miss St. James Festival Queen Courtesy Call

Acting Manager at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Montego Bay Regional Office, Nickieta Sterling (standing left) and Special Projects Manager, Sharon Earle (standing right), host contestants in the Miss St. James Festival Queen Competition, during a courtesy call at the office on Wednesday (June 12). The visit was part of the contestants’ grooming and training regime ahead of the coronation...
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