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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left); State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (third left) along with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) Devon Sayers; and President of Northern Caribbean University, Dr. Lincoln Edwards, break ground for the construction of a new milking parlor at Northern Caribbean University on Thursday (March 28).
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (second left); State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Franklin Witter (third left) along with (from left) Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica Dairy Development Board (JDDB) Devon Sayers; and President of Northern Caribbean University, Dr. Lincoln Edwards, break ground for the construction of a new milking parlor at Northern Caribbean University on Thursday (March 28).

Agriculture Ministry Partners with NCU to Develop Dairy Sector

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining has entered into a partnership with the Northern Caribbean University (NCU), to develop 40 acres of fodder for the dairy sector. The institution also received six Jamaica Hope cattle from the Ministry and...
Chief Technical Director, Environment, Policy and Monitoring in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie (seated, centre) with awardees in the 2024 Youth Environmental Advocacy Programme (YEAP) Essay Competition, during a ceremony held on March 28 at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.
Chief Technical Director, Environment, Policy and Monitoring in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Gillian Guthrie (seated, centre) with awardees in the 2024 Youth Environmental Advocacy Programme (YEAP) Essay Competition, during a ceremony held on March 28 at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston.

PHOTOS: Youth Environmental Advocacy Programme (YEAP) Essay Competition 2024 Awards Ceremony
Director of Regulations and Monitoring, Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Dr. Tracy-Ann Morgan-Smith
Director of Regulations and Monitoring, Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Dr. Tracy-Ann Morgan-Smith

Early-Childhood Institution Operators Encouraged to Register Their Organisations with the ECC
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., converses with Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), and Director, National Rums of Jamaica (NRJ) Foundation, Martha Miller, during the organisation’s official launch at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (March 28).
Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., converses with Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), and Director, National Rums of Jamaica (NRJ) Foundation, Martha Miller, during the organisation’s official launch at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (March 28).

Education Minister Endorses Newly Launched NRJ Foundation
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson, says student entrepreneurs should not hesitate to take advantage of the SRC’s resources.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council, Dr. Charah Watson, says student entrepreneurs should not hesitate to take advantage of the SRC’s resources.

Student Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Seek Support from SRC

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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange (right), engages with the newly appointed Institute of Jamaica (IOJ) Youth Ambassadors, Cedar Grove Academy student, Kimya Anderson (second right) and Titchfield High student Raimi Richards (second left); during the launch of the programme on Wednesday (March 27) at the Ministry in Kingston. Sharing in the moment are Chair of the IOJ Council, Bishop Herro Blair; and President and Chief Executive Officer, Region 2, Proven Wealth, PROVEN Group Limited, Luwanna Williams.
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IOJ Launches Youth Ambassador Programme

Kimya Anderson and Raimi Richards are the first Youth Ambassadors of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ). They were introduced at the programme launch on Wednesday (March 27) at the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport in Kingston, marking a significant milestone in IOJ’s commitment to cultural engagement and youth development. The high-school students will be charged with carrying out...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses students, teachers and other stakeholders at the opening of the technology lab at the Moneague College, St. Ann, on March 22. There was also a handover ceremony for state-of-the-art laptops and a multiscreen.
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Education Minister Emphasises Importance of Empowering Teachers with Technology

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says that empowering teachers with technology not only benefits students but also helps educators stay current with digital advancements in education. The Minister, who was speaking to students, teachers and administrators at the Moneague College, St. Ann, on March 22, said it is against this background that the Government is committed to...
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Tertiary Recruitment Drive Begins April 19 in Mandeville

The Ministry of Education and Youth, in collaboration with Public Higher Education Institutions (PHEIs), will host a Tertiary Recruitment Drive. In a bulletin issued by the Ministry, the proposed dates and venues for the event are outlined as follows: April 19, Manchester High School in Mandeville; April 26, National Arena, Kingston; and on May 3, at Harmony Park, Montego Bay,...
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Executive Director,  MultiCare Youth Foundation, Alicia Glasgow Gentles.
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Art Being Used to Aid in Reducing Crime and Violence Involving At-Risk Youth

At-risk youth engaged in the European Union (EU)-funded BRIDGE Project are being exposed to art as a channel to prevent violence. The Project is intended to prevent youth crime and violence by targeting at-risk youngsters, aged 15 to 29, in specific communities. Executive Director of the MultiCare Youth Foundation, the non-governmental organisation (NGO) implementing the project, Alicia Glasgow Gentles, told...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, is in conversation with Founder of Creative Language-Based Learning Foundation, Mandy Melville and Programme Manager of the Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Luca Lo Conte at the Lindamood-Bell Seeing Stars Workshop Luncheon and Ceremony at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (March 27). Lindamood–Bell is a teaching programme for struggling readers. 
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PHOTOS: Education Minister at Lindamood-Bell Workshop

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, is in conversation with Founder of Creative Language-Based Learning Foundation, Mandy Melville and Programme Manager of the Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Luca Lo Conte at the Lindamood-Bell Seeing Stars Workshop Luncheon and Ceremony at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (March 27). Lindamood–Bell is a teaching...
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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Charah Watson, says approximately 98 persons have been inducted into the voluntary STEM Ambassador programme.
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More Than 70 Schools Benefiting from STEM Ambassador Programme

More than 70 schools across the island are benefiting from the expanding Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Ambassador Programme. The initiative is spearheaded by the Scientific Research Council (SRC), which seeks to promote the interest, awareness and understanding of science and technology among Jamaica’s school population. Executive Director (SRC), Dr. Charah Watson, told JIS News that approximately 98 individuals...
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Regional Director in the Ministry of Education and Youth (Region Four), Dr. Michelle Pinnock, addresses the inaugural STEM Day 2024 at Manning’s School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on Tuesday, March 26.
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Education Ministry Forges Ahead with STEM in Schools

The Ministry of Education and Youth has been actively promoting Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in a concerted effort to advance student learning and innovation throughout the country. The Ministry’s Director, Region Four, Dr. Michelle Pinnock, has highlighted the significance of this approach, noting that the Ministry currently has several schools engaged in STEM pilots to pioneer that...
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