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Winners of the 2023 Northern Caribbean University Invitational Debate Series, Jadon Hewitt (left) and Enroy Madourie, final-year law students at the University of Technology, Jamaica Western Campus.
Winners of the 2023 Northern Caribbean University Invitational Debate Series, Jadon Hewitt (left) and Enroy Madourie, final-year law students at the University of Technology, Jamaica Western Campus.

UTECH Jamaica Western Campus a Strikes Gold in NCU Invitational Debate Series

The University of Technology Jamaica (UTech Ja.) Western Campus A emerged winners of this year’s 11th staging of the Northern Caribbean University Invitational Debate Series on October 16. The Western Campus’ victory charge was led by Enroy Madourie and Jadon...
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (at podium), delivers the keynote address at the 12th staging of the Youth Consultative Conference (YCC), held at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (October 26).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (at podium), delivers the keynote address at the 12th staging of the Youth Consultative Conference (YCC), held at the AC Mariott Hotel in New Kingston on Thursday (October 26).

G-G Charges Youth to Seek New Ways to Make a Meaningful Impact
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), shares a moment with (from left), Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Veteran Educator and former principal of Campion College, Catherine Grace Baston; and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris-Dixon. The occasion was a retirement function for Mrs. Baston, which was held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Church in St. Andrew on Wednesday (October 25).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), shares a moment with (from left), Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Veteran Educator and former principal of Campion College, Catherine Grace Baston; and Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris-Dixon. The occasion was a retirement function for Mrs. Baston, which was held at the Sts. Peter and Paul Church in St. Andrew on Wednesday (October 25).

PHOTO: Retirement Function for Veteran Educator, Catherine Grace Baston
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.

126 Primary, 56 Secondary Schools Targeted for Intensive Literacy Support
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the weekly post-Cabinet press briefing on October 25 at Jamaica House.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the weekly post-Cabinet press briefing on October 25 at Jamaica House.

Greater Emphasis on Parenting Education During November

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses Wednesday’s (October 25) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Minimum 100,000 Jamaicans Being Targeted For Parent Education Training

The Ministry of Education and Youth is embarking on an ambitious programme that will target a minimum of 100,000 Jamaicans for parent education training. The plan for the programme’s delivery has been formulated by the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC). Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the plan, which has been shared with schools across Jamaica, outlines the strategies to...
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Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth Northwest, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson
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St. Elizabeth Northwest Students Benefit from Chicken-Rearing Project

One hundred students from six schools in St. Elizabeth Northwest benefited from a chicken-rearing pilot project, which was initiated during the last academic year. Providing details in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 24), Member of Parliament, Hon. J.C. Hutchinson, said that the students, who were recommended by teachers, received baby chicks and feed. “They were required to rear...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (at podium), addresses the United Nations (UN) Club Colloquium held on Tuesday (October 24) at Hillel Academy in St. Andrew to mark UN Day. This year’s observance marked the 78th anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter on October 24, 1945. The Charter sets out the rights and obligations of Member States and establishes the principal organs and procedures of the UN.
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PHOTOS: Education State Minister Addresses UN Clubs

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (at podium), addresses the United Nations (UN) Club Colloquium held on Tuesday (October 24) at Hillel Academy in St. Andrew to mark UN Day. This year’s observance marked the 78th anniversary of the entry into force of the UN Charter on October 24, 1945. The Charter sets...
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Chair, National Child Month Committee (NCMC), Dr. Pauline Mullings, addressing the NCMC’s annual Youth Academic Achievement Awards ceremony, held recently at the Caenwood Centre in Kingston
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18 Students Recognised for Academic Achievement

Eighteen students from non-traditional high schools have been recognised for their academic achievements by the National Child Month Committee (NCMC). During the organisation’s annual Academic Achievement Awards ceremony on October 20 at the Caenwood Centre Auditorium in Kingston, the students received gift baskets, plaques, cash awards and bank accounts for excelling in the 2023 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams....
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Senior Teacher and Civic Empowerment/Culture Agent at the St. Elizabeth-based Ballard’s Valley Primary School, Rosemarie Steele (third right), is flanked by the five BB Coke High School male students who acted swiftly in getting their injured schoolmate to a medical facility on September 28. The occasion was a recent ceremony at Ballard’s Valley Primary where the students were honoured. They are from left: Dejuan Powell, Daejuan Gordon, Leon Barnes, Garry Bartley, and Khari Green.
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Scholarship Fund for BB Coke Students

The St. Elizabeth-based Ballard’s Valley Primary School is looking to set up a scholarship fund for the five BB Coke High School students who acted swiftly in getting medical assistance for their severely injured schoolmate. The announcement was made during a recent ceremony at Ballard’s Valley Primary to honour the five young men, three of whom are past students of...
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Students and members of youth-led organisations gather for a family photo at the end of day one of the National Youth Mental Health Summit. UNICEF collaborated with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN) to give young people a platform to present their recommendations for improved mental health services to policy makers.
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UNICEF and Other Stakeholders Commended for Taking on Mental Health Issues

The Jamaica Youth Advocacy Network (JYAN) has commended the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and other key stakeholders for taking steps to address mental health issues affecting persons locally. Speaking during the recent National Youth Mental Health Summit, hosted by UNICEF at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator at the JYAN, Shanielle Allen, said “we serve...
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