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President of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Dr. Derrick Deslandes, addresses a Founders’ Day weekend event at the institution in Portland on Saturday (January 27).
President of the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), Dr. Derrick Deslandes, addresses a Founders’ Day weekend event at the institution in Portland on Saturday (January 27).

CASE Offering Drone Technology Services

Members of the public who need to utilise drone technology for various projects, can access the service at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE). CASE President, Dr. Derrick Deslandes, said that in addition to course offerings, persons can...
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses the Half-Way Tree Primary School 100th anniversary church service held recently at the St. Andrew Parish Church, Kingston.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, addresses the Half-Way Tree Primary School 100th anniversary church service held recently at the St. Andrew Parish Church, Kingston.

Students Urged to Stick to Studies
Executive Director, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey.
Executive Director, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey.

30 Institutions to Benefit under Schools Energy Efficiency and Solar Energy Pilot Project
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), writes a response to a question about Jamaica’s development on a sticky note during Tuesday’s (January 30) Vision 2030 Jamaica Youth Thematic Working Group (TWG) launch, held at AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. Looking on are Vision 2030 Jamaica Localisation Officer, Samantha Wilmot (centre), and Youth TWP Co-Chair, Orville Levy.
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), writes a response to a question about Jamaica’s development on a sticky note during Tuesday’s (January 30) Vision 2030 Jamaica Youth Thematic Working Group (TWG) launch, held at AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston. Looking on are Vision 2030 Jamaica Localisation Officer, Samantha Wilmot (centre), and Youth TWP Co-Chair, Orville Levy.

Youth Working Group to Advance Vision 2030
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), interacts with students at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), during an ‘Eat Jamaica Day’ event at the institution in Portland on November 24, 2023.
Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), interacts with students at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), during an ‘Eat Jamaica Day’ event at the institution in Portland on November 24, 2023.

More Young People Needed in Agriculture – Minister Green

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Several Activities to Be Staged for National Careers Awareness Week

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...
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Director of Regulations and Monitoring at the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Dr. Tracy-Ann Morgan-Smith, speaks at a a JIS Think Tank, today (January 30).
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ECC Urges Parents Not to Send Children to Unregulated ECIs

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...
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Head of the St. Catherine North Police Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Howard Chambers.
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Cadet Corps Providing Positive Engagement for Spanish Town Youth

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...
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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), looks at agricultural produce during day one of Founders’ Weekend at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) on Friday (January 26). With the Minister are (from left) President of the Guild of Students, Ashli-Ann Graham and Chief Technical Director in the Ministry, Orville Palmer.
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Agriculture Minister to Provide More Scholarships for Students

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...
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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), shares a light moment with (from left) Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Ambassador Marianne Van Steen; Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, and Director for Latin America, the Caribbean and relations with all Overseas Countries and Territories at the European Commission’s Directorate-General for International Partnerships, Félix Fernández-Shaw, during the opening ceremony of the Forum for Innovations in Teaching, held at the National Arena on Thursday (January 25).
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Enabling Environment for Student Development Imperative – Minister Williams

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,”...
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