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Science, Energy and Technology Minister, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (left), converses with Annelle Phoenix (right), a participant in the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) and University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica pre–university internship programme, at the launch held at the Spanish Court Hotel in New Kingston on June 14. At centre is another participant, Clio Martin.

Hundreds of Young Jamaicans Being Exposed to Tertiary Training

By: Chad Bryan, June 15, 2018

Hundreds of young Jamaicans are being exposed to tertiary training this summer through an internship programme at the University of Technology (UTech). The programme is being carried out through a...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (standing), makes a point as he addresses the Back-to-School conference for regions one, two and six, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre on June 14. Seated at left is Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Grace McLean.

Special Education Policy to be Submitted to Cabinet

By: Latonya Linton, June 15, 2018

Youth Employment in Digital and Animation Industries Project Manager, Margery Newland (centre), shares a good laugh with Scientific Research Council (SRC) Executive Director, Dr. Cliff Riley (left), and 2012 young scientist of the year, Dr. Charah Watson, during the SRC’s 2018 National Science and Technology Fair awards ceremony, held at the Spanish Court Hotel, New Kingston, on Tuesday (June 12).

YEDAI Project Manager Highlights Importance of Youth Creativity

By: Douglas Mcintosh, June 13, 2018

National Security 8 years ago Boys 8-15 Years Old Being Targeted Under Anti-Gang Strategy
By: Rochelle Williams, June 13, 2018
Education 8 years ago Campion-Bound John-Mark Tops GSAT at St. Jude’s Primary School
By: Ainsworth Morris, June 12, 2018
National Security 8 years ago Security Minister Says Engaging Youth Critical to Crime Reduction
By: Garwin Davis, June 12, 2018

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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), cuts the ribbon to symbolize the official opening of a homework centre and a music recording studio which have been established at the newly rebranded St. Catherine Youth Innovation Centre (YIC). Also participating (from second left), are: Acting Mission Director, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Andrew Colburn; Senior Director, Youth and Adolescent Policy Division, Education, Youth and Information Ministry, Naketa West; and Youth Empowerment Officer, Gihon Mitchell. The opening took place during a ceremony at the centre’s Young Street location on June 7.

8 years ago Youth

St. Catherine YIC Opens Homework Centre and Music Recording Studio

Young persons residing in Spanish Town, St. Catherine and its environs, now have access to a homework centre and a music recording studio which have been established at the newly...

By: Alecia Smith, June 10, 2018

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), examines building plans for Transitional Living Complex for Children in State located at 24 Lady Musgrave Road in Kingston during a tour on Thursday (June 7). Others (from left) are Deputy Principal of the University of the West Indies (UWI) Open Campus, Professor Julie Meeks; Programme Management Specialist for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Jamaica, Kenneth Williams; and Construction Technician for the project, Marsha Gaye-Wright.

8 years ago Youth

First Transitional Complex for Children in State Care to be Opened In August

The country’s first Transitional Living Complex for Children in State care will be opened soon at 24 Lady Musgrave Road, in Kingston. Girls who will be exiting State care on turning...

By: Rochelle Williams, June 8, 2018

Patrice Tomlinson-Nephew, a member of KPMSFT Board of Trustees since 2014 and currently the Communications/Social Marketing Coordinator at the Ministry of National Security’s Citizen Security and Justice Programme (CSJP), is a past beneficiary of the scholarship.

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Fundraising Event for KPMSFT on June 10

The Karen Peart Memorial Scholarship Foundation Trust (KPMSFT) will host its biennial major fundraising event on Sunday, June 10. There will be two concerts by the University Singers, under the...

By: Judith A. Hunter, June 8, 2018

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green.

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

State Minister Highlights Importance of Sport in Schools

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says physical education is a very important part of the curriculum in schools and will be...

By: Garwin Davis, June 8, 2018

8 years ago Youth

CPFSA Extends Deadline for Jingle Competition

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has extended the deadline for the submission of entries to its ‘Every Child Deserves Protection’ jingle competition to Friday, June 15. The...

By: Judith A. Hunter, June 7, 2018

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, delivers the results of the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) at the Ministry in Kingston on Tuesday (June 5).

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

No Fallout in GSAT Results from ZOSOS, SOE

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says there was no fallout in the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) results from the state of emergency (SOE)...

By: Ainsworth Morris, June 7, 2018

Undergraduate Coordinator and Deputy Dean at the School of Education, University of the West Indies, Mona, Dr. Aisha Spencer, addressing a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Think Tank at the Agency’s head office in Kingston on Wednesday (June 6). Looking on is Lecturer and Business Development Coordinator at the School of Education, Dr. Canute Thompson.

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Education Ministry, UWI Partnering to Provide Teacher-Training Scholarships

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is partnering with the School of Education at the University at the West Indies (UWI), Mona, St. Andrew, to award 200 scholarships to...

By: Judith A. Hunter, June 7, 2018

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Improved Performances in Four GSAT Subjects

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has announced that there were improved performances in four of the five subjects used for testing in the final...

By: Ainsworth Morris, June 6, 2018