The Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY) will host the annual National Careers Awareness Week (NCAW) from February 4 to 9, under the theme ‘Expanding our Horizon: Respecting the Journey through Career Development’. This will be staged in collaboration with HEART/NSTA Trust, Junior Achievement Jamaica and CHOICES. Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Guidance and Counselling Unit at MOEY, Kennecy...

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining is looking to attract more young people to work and invest in the sector. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said that getting the youth involved in agriculture is critical in securing the future of farming and food security on the island. “I would say that’s important. I’ve always said to people, why not...

The more than 1,500 students and 60 members of staff at Barracks Road Primary School in Montego Bay benefited from an earthquake awareness drill that was conducted at the institution recently as part of Earthquake Awareness Month. At 11:50 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, the siren sounded and staff and students put into action information imparted and practised only days...

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) is appealing to parents and guardians not to send their children to unregulated early-childhood institutions (ECIs). Addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank today (January 30), Director of Regulations and Monitoring at the ECC, Dr. Tracy-Ann Morgan-Smith, said this practice puts the children and nation at risk. She pointed out that the greatest challenge...

The St. Catherine North Cadet Corps is positivity impacting the lives of youngsters in Spanish Town. Senior Superintendent (SSP) of Police Howard Chambers, who heads the St. Catherine Police Division, said the unit comprises students, who are recommended by principals and guidance counsellors. They are equipped with discipline, leadership and life skills training for their personal development and to transform...

In a bid to meet the demands of a changing agricultural sector, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining will be rolling out more scholarships for agricultural students this year across several key areas. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, made the disclosure while speaking at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) during day one of their Founders’ Weekend...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says it is imperative that the education sector provide an enabling environment for developing students’ abilities and channelling them in the direction of creativity, innovation and productivity. “In this regard, the Transforming Education for National Development (TREND) [Programme], already well under way, is an important vehicle to help us achieve our goals,”...