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Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (fourth left), officially launches the Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Master’s Degree Programme at the University of Technology (UTech) on March 2 at the university’s Papine campus. Others (from left) are Chargé d’Affaires at the German Embassy, Michael Dumke; Dean, Faculty of the Built Environment at UTech, Dr. Garfield Young; President of UTech, Professor Stephen Vasciannie; UTech’s Sustainable Energy Head, Dr. Ruth Potopsingh; Manager, Energy, CARICOM Secretariat, Dr. Devon Gardner, and Representative from the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) in the Dominican Republic, Anya Shwerwin.
Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley (fourth left), officially launches the Sustainable Energy and Climate Change Master’s Degree Programme at the University of Technology (UTech) on March 2 at the university’s Papine campus. Others (from left) are Chargé d’Affaires at the German Embassy, Michael Dumke; Dean, Faculty of the Built Environment at UTech, Dr. Garfield Young; President of UTech, Professor Stephen Vasciannie; UTech’s Sustainable Energy Head, Dr. Ruth Potopsingh; Manager, Energy, CARICOM Secretariat, Dr. Devon Gardner, and Representative from the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) in the Dominican Republic, Anya Shwerwin.

UTECH Offers Master’s Degree in Sustainable Energy

By: Tomeica Gunn, March 6, 2017
Jamaicans will now be able to pursue a master’s degree in Sustainable Energy and Climate Change at the University of Technology (UTech). Speaking at the official launch of the programme...
Minister of State in the Ministry of National Security, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles, Jr. (FILE)

Inmates to Benefit From MOU to be Signed by Security Ministry and JFLL

By: Peta Gay Rowe, March 5, 2017
Region Three Director in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Karlene Segre, addresses the launch of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded Regional Workforce Development Programme at the Montego Bay Convention Centre, St. James on Thursday, March 2.

USAID-Funded Skills Training and Employment Programme to Benefit At-Risk Youth

By: Marlon Tingling , March 5, 2017

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Prime Minister the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (3rd left back) with the 21 graduates of the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Culinary Skills Training Programme. The TPDCo spare headed initiative aims to upgrade the skills of new and existing entrepreneurs in the field of gastronomy. The graduation ceremony was held on March 1 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in Kingston. Others pictured from (2nd left back) are Minister of Education, Youth and Information Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid and Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett.
Education

21 Persons Graduate from TPDCo Programme

Some 21 persons from Olympic Gardens are now better equipped to pursue careers, having graduated from the Tourism Product Development Company (TPDCo) Culinary Skills Training Programme. The graduation ceremony was...
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By: Rochelle Williams, March 2, 2017
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.
Education

Innovative Workforce the Way Forward

Jamaica is developing an education system that is quality based, with a special focus on skills in technology, to ensure that the country has a workforce that is creative and...
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By: Garfield Angus, March 1, 2017
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), observes while Executive Director of the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Dr. Fritz Pinnock (centre) and Managing Director of Agrocaelum Limited, Kirk Harris (right), sign an agreement for the establishment of an Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) training programme at the Institute. The event was held at the Petroleum Corporation (PCJ), in St. Andrew, recently.
Education

Drone Pilots to be Trained at CMI

The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) has teamed with Agrocaelum Limited to train pilots for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly called drones. Part of the agreement will see a drone laboratory...
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By: Garfield L. Angus, February 28, 2017
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), converses with founder of the James and Friends Educational Programme (JFEP), Otis James, during a recent dinner at Moby’s Family and Recreation Centre in May Pen, Clarendon.
Education

Otis James – Philanthropist Extraordinaire

Praises have been heaped on Clarendon native, Otis James, for his dedication to empowering youngsters in the parish with educational opportunities, and providing support to parents in need of assistance....
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By: Garfield L. Angus, February 27, 2017