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Students of the Danny Williams School for the Deaf in Kingston engage in a light banter during recess.

Emphasis On The Hearing Impaired For International Day Of Education

By: Judith A. Hunter, January 22, 2021

January 24 is International Day of Education. However, the day will be observed on Monday, January 25, under the theme ‘Recover and Revitalise Education for the COVID-19 Generation’. In marking...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (left) receives copies of the book 'Voices of the Pelican' from Curator of The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Museum, Dr. Shani Roper, at the Ministry's National Heroes Circle location in Kingston on Tuesday (January 19). The books are a compilation of graduation speeches delivered by Sir George Alleyne between 2003 and 2016. They are to be distributed to sixth-form students.

UWI Donates ‘Voices Of The Pelican’ For Sixth-Form Students

By: Ainsworth Morris, January 20, 2021

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (2nd left), speaks with Chairman of the Union Gardens and Cari-Med Foundations, Dr. Glen Christian (2nd right), during a ceremony at the Union Gardens Infant in St. Andrew on Tuesday (January 19), for the donation of tablets valued at $2.8 million to the institution and the Evelyn Mitchell Infant School in Clarendon. Looking on (from left) are Principal of the Evelyn Mitchell Infant School, Shelliann Copper-Shaw, and Principal of the Union Gardens Infant School, Grace-Ann Moss-Solomon.

Minister Williams Hails Support For ‘One Laptop Or Tablet Per Child’ Initiative

By: Garfield L. Angus, January 20, 2021

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By: Jamaica Energy Partners, January 20, 2021
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By: Garfield Angus, January 18, 2021
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By: Rochelle Williams, January 18, 2021

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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams (right), and Principal of the Marlie Mount Primary and Infant School, in St. Catherine, Calvin Harris, highlight one of the new signs erected at the new 10-classroom block that was opened on January 14.

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Education Minister Says Expansion Of Marlie Mount Primary Pivotal To Learning

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says expansion of the Marlie Mount Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine is pivotal to the success of the students....

By: Garfield L. Angus, January 18, 2021

Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Amber Group, Dushyant Savadia, addresses the virtual launch of the Amber HEART Academy on Thursday (January 14).

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Thousands Of Young People To Be Trained As Software Developers

Thousands of young Jamaicans will be trained as software developers to create cutting-edge technologies through the Amber HEART Coding Academy. The academy, which was officially launched on Thursday (January 14)...

By: Latonya Linton, January 15, 2021

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams. (JIS File Photo)

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Minister Williams Hails CCCJ For Launching Online Education Platform

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, has commended the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) for launching its Distance and Online Education Platform, noting that the...

By: Ainsworth Morris, January 14, 2021

Minister of Education Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, speaking during Tuesday’s (January 12) sitting of the House of Representatives.

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Additional Learning Support For Students

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be providing additional special learning interventions for students. Speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 12), portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval...