Just Over 900 Schools Will Be Ready for the 2024/25 Academic Year
The Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting that 902 of the island’s 1,009 schools will be ready for the start of the 2024/25 academic year on September 2, in...
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Persons in Settlements Being Assisted to Become Regularised
By: , August 27, 2024
Minister of National Security, Hon. Dr. Horace Chang, says the Government remains committed to tackling the issue of illegal settlements, by making it easier for persons to become regularised in...
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Village Primary and Infant School Wins $300,000 Prize
Village Primary and Infant School in Faiths Pen, St. Ann, has emerged victorious in the inaugural 'Risk It for the Biscuit' competition, securing a $300,000 prize to build a school...
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CAPE Students Maintain High Level of Performance
The Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting that students across Jamaica maintained a high level of performance in the May/June 2024 sitting of the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE)....
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Post-Hurricane Repairs Ongoing at 300 Schools to Ensure Readiness for 2024/25 Academic Year
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says repairs are ongoing at the 300-plus schools damaged during the passage of Hurricane Beryl, to ensure their readiness for the start...
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Prime Minister Andrew Holness Takes Immense Pride in Dr. Nigel Clarke’s Appointment
Today, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (“IMF”) announced to the IMF’s Executive Board, her proposal to appoint Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, Minister of Finance and the...
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JCF Implores Persons Not to Make Prank Calls
The Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) is again calling on persons not to make prank calls to the 119-emergency number. In an interview with JIS News, Manager of the JCF’s Call...
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Minister Samuda Hails Isratech Jamaica Limited for Investments in Water Sector
Minister without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation with Responsibility for Water, Senator the Hon. Matthew Samuda, has hailed Isratech Jamaica Limited for its investments in...
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Principals Reminded Not to Turn Away Students
As the new school year approaches, Principals are being reminded not to turn students away from school due to grooming issues. The reminder was given by Minister of Education and...
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