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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), cuts the ribbon to symbolise the official renaming of the Brimmer Vale High School in Port Maria, St. Mary, to the Wycliffe Martin High School during a ceremony on November 30. Sharing in the moment (from left) are Principal, Evorine Henry Tracey; and Member of Parliament for St. Mary Western, Robert Montague. Wycliffe Martin became Member of Parliament for St. Mary Central in 1962, and made significant contributions to the development of the constituency and the parish.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), cuts the ribbon to symbolise the official renaming of the Brimmer Vale High School in Port Maria, St. Mary, to the Wycliffe Martin High School during a ceremony on November 30. Sharing in the moment (from left) are Principal, Evorine Henry Tracey; and Member of Parliament for St. Mary Western, Robert Montague. Wycliffe Martin became Member of Parliament for St. Mary Central in 1962, and made significant contributions to the development of the constituency and the parish.

PHOTOS: Brimmer Vale High School Officially Renamed

     
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), presents a plaque to Professor of Cardiac Surgery, Chain of Hope, Victor Tsang (second left), in recognition of his work with the Bustamante Hospital for Children. Applauding are Chief Executive Officer, Chain of Hope, Emma Scanlan (second right); and Chief Executive Officer, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Anthony Wood. Occasion was a function held at the hospital in Kingston on November 30, to recognise Chain of Hope’s 20th year of cardiac care support at the facility. Ten children with heart conditions benefited from the charity’s latest mission from November 27 to December 1.
Health and Wellness Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (left), presents a plaque to Professor of Cardiac Surgery, Chain of Hope, Victor Tsang (second left), in recognition of his work with the Bustamante Hospital for Children. Applauding are Chief Executive Officer, Chain of Hope, Emma Scanlan (second right); and Chief Executive Officer, Bustamante Hospital for Children, Anthony Wood. Occasion was a function held at the hospital in Kingston on November 30, to recognise Chain of Hope’s 20th year of cardiac care support at the facility. Ten children with heart conditions benefited from the charity’s latest mission from November 27 to December 1.

PHOTOS: 20 Years of Support to Bustamante Hospital by Chain of Hope
Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore, makes her contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on December 1.
Government Senator, Dr. Saphire Longmore, makes her contribution to the State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on December 1.

Audiovisual Toolkits on Mental, Social, Physical and Spiritual Health to be Rolled Out in Schools
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, places the ‘I Believe’ pin on new Ambassador, Pamela Monroe-Ellis, during Thursday’s (November 30) induction ceremony and reception at Kings House.
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, places the ‘I Believe’ pin on new Ambassador, Pamela Monroe-Ellis, during Thursday’s (November 30) induction ceremony and reception at Kings House.

54 Additional ‘I Believe’ Initiative Ambassadors Installed
Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, shares words of encouragement with students at the Clan Carthy Primary School in Kingston on Tuesday (November 28). Occasion was a ceremony for the handover of a computer room at the institution, which was renovated and equipped under the Embassy of the Dominican Republic’s ‘Adopt a School’ programme.
Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, shares words of encouragement with students at the Clan Carthy Primary School in Kingston on Tuesday (November 28). Occasion was a ceremony for the handover of a computer room at the institution, which was renovated and equipped under the Embassy of the Dominican Republic’s ‘Adopt a School’ programme.

Students Urged to Use Technology to Create Better Future

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Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 28). Listening are Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), and Member of Parliament for Clarendon Northern, Dwight Sibblies.
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State Minister Terrelonge Pledges $500,000 for New Classroom Block at Cedar Grove Academy

Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, has committed to allocating $500,000 towards the construction of a new classroom block to accommodate more students at Cedar Grove Academy in the constituency. Making his contribution to the 2023/24 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 28), Mr. Terrelonge, who is...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (second right), shares in light conversation with (from left) Principal, Kingston College (KC), Dave Myrie; United States Ambassador to Jamaica and KC alumni, His Excellency Nick Perry; and Chairman of KC’s Board of Management, Michael Vaccianna. Occasion was the launch of the institution’s centenary celebrations at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on November 30. The KC family will celebrate the milestone with two years of activities culminating on April 16, 2025, which is the 100th anniversary of the school
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PHOTOS: KC Launches 100th Anniversary Celebrations

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (second right), shares in light conversation with (from left) Principal, Kingston College (KC), Dave Myrie; United States Ambassador to Jamaica and KC alumni, His Excellency Nick Perry; and Chairman of KC’s Board of Management, Michael Vaccianna. Occasion was the launch of the institution’s centenary celebrations at The...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), engages with Immaculate Conception High School Robotics Club team members (from left), Rheanna Robinson, Sage Thompson, and Gladenique Bennett. Looking on is President and Chief Executive Officer, EVPower Jamaica Limited, Wayne McKenzie. Occasion was the Secondary Schools’ Robotics Competition on November 29, at EVPower’s location at 1 Wikip Place, Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston 11.
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PHOTOS: Evergo Secondary Schools’ Robotics Competition

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), engages with Immaculate Conception High School Robotics Club team members (from left), Rheanna Robinson, Sage Thompson, and Gladenique Bennett. Looking on is President and Chief Executive Officer, EVPower Jamaica Limited, Wayne McKenzie. Occasion was the Secondary Schools’ Robotics Competition on November 29, at EVPower’s location at 1 Wikip Place, Marcus...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right, back row), shares a photo opportunity with students of the Salt Savannah Primary School during the recent launch of the Universal Service Fund (USF) Community Wi-Fi in Rocky Point in the parish. Minister Charles Jr. is joined by Guidance Counsellor at the school, Sebenia Aikens (right).
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PHOTOS: Rocky Point in Clarendon Gets Community Wi-Fi

Minister of Labour and Social Security, and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right, back row), shares a photo opportunity with students of the Salt Savannah Primary School during the recent launch of the Universal Service Fund (USF) Community Wi-Fi in Rocky Point in the parish. Minister Charles Jr. is joined by Guidance Counsellor...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr the Hon. Norman Dunn, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, today (November 29).
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Government Committed to the Elimination of Child Labour – State Minister

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says the Government is committed to the elimination of child labour in Jamaica. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, today (November 29), Dr. Dunn pointed out that this commitment by the Administration is on record. The State Minister said that Jamaica is...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), addresses students at the Jamaica Deposit Insurance Corporation’s financial literacy book launch. The book, titled ‘Justin, Justina and the Money Master’, targets children eight to 12. It is aimed at empowering children to become financially literate while enhancing their understanding of basic financial concepts, with the hope that they will begin adapting better money-management practices from an early age.  The book launch was held on November 27 at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston. More than 200 students from 18 primary schools across the Corporate Area participated in the event.
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PHOTOS: JIDC Launches Financial Literacy Book for Students

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), addresses students at the Jamaica Deposit Insurance Corporation’s financial literacy book launch. The book, titled ‘Justin, Justina and the Money Master’, targets children eight to 12. It is aimed at empowering children to become financially literate while enhancing their understanding of basic financial concepts, with the hope that they will begin...
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