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Member of Parliament for St. Catherine East Central and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, makes his contribution to the 2023/24 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 28). Listening are Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), and Member of Parliament for Clarendon Northern, Dwight Sibblies.

State Minister Terrelonge Pledges $500,000 for New Classroom Block at Cedar Grove Academy

Member of Parliament (MP) for St. Catherine East Central, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, has committed to allocating $500,000 towards the construction of a new classroom block to accommodate more students at Cedar Grove Academy in the constituency. Making his contribution to...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (second right), shares in light conversation with (from left) Principal, Kingston College (KC), Dave Myrie; United States Ambassador to Jamaica and KC alumni, His Excellency Nick Perry; and Chairman of KC’s Board of Management, Michael Vaccianna. Occasion was the launch of the institution’s centenary celebrations at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on November 30. The KC family will celebrate the milestone with two years of activities culminating on April 16, 2025, which is the 100th anniversary of the school's founding.

PHOTOS: KC Launches 100th Anniversary Celebrations

Regional Director for Region Six, Ministry of Education and Youth, Barrington Richardson addresses a ceremony for the handover of a 1,000-gallon water tank to the Kellits High School in Clarendon on Monday (November 27). The donation of the water tank is part of Courts’ islandwide black tank initiative, aimed at improving water storage capacity at various schools.

PHOTOS: Courts Ready Cash Donates 1,000-Gallon Water Tank to Kellits High School

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second right), engages with Immaculate Conception High School Robotics Club team members (from left), Rheanna Robinson, Sage Thompson, and Gladenique Bennett. Looking on is President and Chief Executive Officer, EVPower Jamaica Limited, Wayne McKenzie. Occasion was the Secondary Schools’ Robotics Competition on November 29, at EVPower’s location at 1 Wikip Place, Marcus Garvey Drive, Kingston 11.

PHOTOS: Evergo Secondary Schools’ Robotics Competition

Minister of Labour and Social Security, and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (second right, back row), shares a photo opportunity with students of the Salt Savannah Primary School during the recent launch of the Universal Service Fund (USF) Community Wi-Fi in Rocky Point in the parish. Minister Charles Jr. is joined by Guidance Counsellor at the school, Sebenia Aikens (right).

PHOTOS: Rocky Point in Clarendon Gets Community Wi-Fi

Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr the Hon. Norman Dunn, speaks at a JIS Think Tank, today (November 29).

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Government Committed to the Elimination of Child Labour – State Minister

State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn, says the Government is committed to the elimination of child labour in Jamaica. Speaking at a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank, today (November 29), Dr. Dunn pointed out that this commitment by the Administration is on record. The State Minister said that Jamaica is...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), addresses students at the Jamaica Deposit Insurance Corporation’s financial literacy book launch. The book, titled ‘Justin, Justina and the Money Master’, targets children eight to 12. It is aimed at empowering children to become financially literate while enhancing their understanding of basic financial concepts, with the hope that they will begin adapting better money-management practices from an early age. The book launch was held on November 27 at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston. More than 200 students from 18 primary schools across the Corporate Area participated in the event.

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PHOTOS: JIDC Launches Financial Literacy Book for Students

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (left), addresses students at the Jamaica Deposit Insurance Corporation’s financial literacy book launch. The book, titled ‘Justin, Justina and the Money Master’, targets children eight to 12. It is aimed at empowering children to become financially literate while enhancing their understanding of basic financial concepts, with the hope that they will begin...

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (fourth left), and Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness (fourth right), cut the ribbon to officially open the renovated computer room at Clan Carthy Primary School in Kingston on Tuesday (November 28). Among those sharing the occasion (from left) are Head Boy, Jhoneal Johnson; Head Girl, Jameliha Clarke; Principal, Winsome Reid; Ambassador of the Dominican Republic to Jamaica, Her Excellency Angie Martinez; and Member of Parliament, St. Andrew South Eastern, Julian Robinson.

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Renovated Computer Room Opened at Clan Carthy Primary School

A renovated computer room has been opened at Clan Carthy Primary School in Kingston as the institution looks to increase digital literacy among the students. The room, which was officially handed over on Tuesday (November 28), has been outfitted with 15 desktop computers, an air conditioner, a multifunction printer and scanner and 30 chairs. The project was spearheaded by the...

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green (left), interacts with youngsters during the national ‘Eat Jamaica Day’ ceremony at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) in Portland on Friday (November 24).

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Agriculture Minister Wants CASE to Become a University

Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, says the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) must be placed on a path to university status as part of a strategic move to further drive growth in the agriculture sector. “When you look at how Costa Rica has moved its agricultural sector forward, it’s through developing a first-class agriculture university...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), shares in the presentation of a framed citation to the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 2023 Roll of Honour Awardee, Maudlyn Wright Shaw (second right), at the recent awards ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Making the presentation is JTA President, Leighton Johnson (second left), while Attorney-at-law, Peter Champagnie, who was the guest speaker, also shares the moment.

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PHOTOS: JTA Roll of Honour Awards Ceremony

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (right), shares in the presentation of a framed citation to the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 2023 Roll of Honour Awardee, Maudlyn Wright Shaw (second right), at the recent awards ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. Making the presentation is JTA President, Leighton Johnson...

Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, speaks during the 14th sitting of the National Youth Parliament of Jamaica at Gordon House in downtown Kingston on Monday (November 27). It was held under the theme ‘The Year of Youth: Trending for a Sustainable Future’.

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PHOTOS: National Leaders Address Youth Parliamentarians

Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Most Hon. Juliet Holness, speaks during the 14th sitting of the National Youth Parliament of Jamaica at Gordon House in downtown Kingston on Monday (November 27). It was held under the theme ‘The Year of Youth: Trending for a Sustainable Future’.

Youth Parliamentarian, Shamar Bell, speaking during the 14th sitting of the National Youth Parliament of Jamaica at Gordon House in downtown Kingston on Monday (November 27). It was held under the theme ‘The Year of Youth: Trending for a Sustainable Future’.

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Youth’s Role in Shaping Jamaica’s Future Underscored

Young people play a pivotal role as architects of the future, says President of the Senate, Hon. Tom Tavares-Finson. “As we confront the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead, it is imperative that we foster in them a sense of purpose and direction. In this Year of the Youth, we acknowledge the vibrancy, passion and potential that the younger generation...