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Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (centre), hands over desktop computers to the Huntley Library and Huntley Primary and Infant School in Manchester. Receiving the devices are Member of Parliament for Manchester North Western, Mikael Phillips (second left), and Senior Librarian of Huntley Parish Library, Michelle Barnes-Pitter (right). Others (from left) are Councillor/Candidate, Devon Wilson; and Councillor, Spur Tree Division, Manchester Municipal Corporation, Ervin Facey.
Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Dr. Daniel Dawes (centre), hands over desktop computers to the Huntley Library and Huntley Primary and Infant School in Manchester. Receiving the devices are Member of Parliament for Manchester North Western, Mikael Phillips (second left), and Senior Librarian of Huntley Parish Library, Michelle Barnes-Pitter (right). Others (from left) are Councillor/Candidate, Devon Wilson; and Councillor, Spur Tree Division, Manchester Municipal Corporation, Ervin Facey.

USF Donates Desktop Computers to Manchester-Based School and Library

The Manchester-based Huntley Primary and Infant School, and Huntley Library, have together received five desktop computers from the Universal Service Fund (USF). The handover of the machines during a recent ceremony underscores the USF’s commitment to enhancing educational and community...
Acting Director of the Child Diversion Branch of the Social Justice Division within the Justice Ministry, Ms. Venisa Clarke.       
Acting Director of the Child Diversion Branch of the Social Justice Division within the Justice Ministry, Ms. Venisa Clarke.       

Mentors Needed for Child Diversion Programme
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 19).
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (September 19).

Measures in Place for Payment of New Teachers in September
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), interacts with students of Kingston Technical High School on Friday (September 15) during a visit to the institution while touring several communities in downtown Kingston where the Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) initiative is being implemented. The Prime Minister is accompanied by (from left) President and Chief Executive Officer, Scotia Group Jamaica, Audrey Tugwell Henry, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (second left), interacts with students of Kingston Technical High School on Friday (September 15) during a visit to the institution while touring several communities in downtown Kingston where the Project STAR (Social Transformation and Renewal) initiative is being implemented. The Prime Minister is accompanied by (from left) President and Chief Executive Officer, Scotia Group Jamaica, Audrey Tugwell Henry, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang.

Students Encouraged to Align Their Education and Skills with Labour Market Needs
Medical Officer of Health for St. Ann, Dr. Tamika Henry
Medical Officer of Health for St. Ann, Dr. Tamika Henry

Multipronged Approach in St. Ann to Tackle Dengue

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), interacts with students of Manchester High School on Thursday (September 14). The occasion was a function at the institution to mark the ceremonial reopening of educational institutions in Manchester for the 2023/24 academic year
EducationYouth

Over 40,000 Jamaicans Benefit from Improved Parenting Skills Training

More than 40,000 parents islandwide have received training to improve their parenting skills. This was disclosed by Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, as she addressed a function to commemorate the 2023/24 ceremonial reopening of schools in Manchester. The function was held at the Manchester High School on Thursday (September 14). “Our expectations are great. We know we...
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Acting Principal of the Allman Town Primary School in Kingston, Thamar Russell-Brown, speaks at the handover of a desktop computer to the school by the Universal Service Fund (USF) on September 14.
TechnologyYouth

Allman Town Primary Gets Computer from USF

Allman Town Primary School in Kingston is the latest school to receive technological equipment from the Universal Service Fund (USF) as the State entity continues its drive to foster educational advancement and digital literacy. The school was presented with a desktop computer on September 14, during a ceremony at the institution. “This device will be an invaluable asset to our...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addressing Wednesday’s (September 13) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
EducationYouth

400 Teaching Vacancies Filled Since the Start of the 2023/24 Academic Year

Just under 400 vacant teaching positions have been filled since the start of the 2023/24 academic year on September 4. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, who provided the update during Wednesday’s (September 13) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, said 380 vacancies have been filled in schools, while advising that 519 teachers have opted to forego their...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams.
EducationYouth

Politicisation of School Boards Not Widespread – Minister Williams

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the issue of the politicisation of school Boards is not widespread. “I know there was a situation in the past… one or two. There’s a perception out there that politics is dominant in our schools. But from where I’m sitting, I don’t see that,” Mrs. Williams said. She was speaking on...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second from right), cuts the ribbon to officially open a new wheelchair ramp at St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, during the launch of the 2023/24 school year at the institution on Tuesday, September 12. Sharing in the moment (from left) are Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Maureen Dwyer; Commander Tracy Box of the Ocean Blue Jamaica Marine Corps; Member of Parliament for St. Ann North Western, Krystal Lee; Director for Regional Education Services – Region 3, Karlene Segre; Principal of St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School, Heather Reid-Johnson; and Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
EducationTechnologyYouth

Gov’t Transforming Infrastructure and Technology in Schools

The Government is embarking on an ambitious programme for the enhancement of infrastructure and technology in schools to provide a more conducive environment for teaching and learning. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, in her address at the launch of the 2023/24 school year at St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, on Tuesday (September...
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Principal Director of the Social Justice Division, Ministry of Justice, Jamie-Ann Chevannes.
JusticeYouth

New Division Enhancing the Delivery of Justice Services

The new Social Justice Division in the Justice Ministry is committed to providing a people-centred approach to the delivery of justice for victims of crime. The Division houses three branches of the Ministry – Restorative Justice, Child Diversion and the Victim Services Branch. Speaking in a recent interview with JIS News, Principal Director of the Division, Jamie-Ann Chevannes, said that...
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