The Government will be seeking the input of all stakeholders as it develops an inclusive mental health policy for children and adolescents, Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. She noted that the contributions of the young people will help to construct a more robust and comprehensive approach to mental health. “The road map we set in motion today...

Thousands of students in Westmoreland Western and Manchester Southern have benefited from education grants and school supplies through the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) at a total cost of $18 million. Member of Parliament of Westmoreland Western, Morland Wilson and Manchester Southern Member of Parliament, Robert Chin, made the disclosure during their contributions to the State of the Constituency Debate in...

The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) will be working with the Ministry of Health and Wellness and other key stakeholders to develop an inclusive mental health policy for children and adolescents in Jamaica. UNICEF Representative for Jamaica, Olga Isaza, who made the disclosure, said that the policy “should be evidence-based and take into account the youth voices”. She was addressing...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, delivers a brief address at the special mass in honour of the 165th Anniversary of the Immaculate Conception High School, under the theme, “Adapting, Changing, Leading: 165 years and Simply Immaculate.” The mass was held at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Kingston today (October 1).

The annual Seville Heritage Expo is set to, once again, captivate the minds of Jamaica’s youth. The event returns to the historic Seville Heritage Park in St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann, on Wednesday, October 11. With 120 schools islandwide gearing up for participation, the expo has become a significant platform for educating and entertaining students from across Jamaica, with the...

Educators and administrators are being encouraged to use restorative justice (RJ) practices for conflict management and resolution in schools. Restorative justice practices focus on preventative measures designed to address issues spurring conflict. Principal Director for the Social Justice Division, Jamie-Ann Chevannes, said the Justice Ministry has partnered with the Ministry of Education and Youth to introduce training in restorative justice...

The Government is continuing efforts to advance teachers’ ability to deliver effective digital education. This is being done through the Inter-American Development Bank’s (IDB) Teachers’ Digital Skills Project. To facilitate this, participants are to be trained under the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the project’s primary goal is...