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Education Ministry Prepares Procurement for More Security Cameras at Schools

By: Latonya Linton, January 17, 2024

The Ministry of Education and Youth is preparing the procurement to enable system-wide installations and coordination of security cameras across the education system. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, made the...

Social Historian and Director of the Centre for Reparation Research at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Verene Shepherd (left), engages with (from second left) businessman and past student, José Martí Technical High School, Rohan Silvera; students Tamera Jarrett and Laterell McKenzie; and Cuban Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Fermin Quiñones Sánchez. Occasion was the school’s 47th Founder’s Day Celebrations and Awards ceremony held on January 10, at the St. Catherine-based institution.

Jose Marti Alumni Awards Over $2 Million to Outstanding Students and Teachers

By: Garfield L. Angus, January 17, 2024

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addressing students at Manchester High School during his recent visit to the Mandeville-based institution.

Gov’t Will Continue Investing in Jamaica’s National Security Architecture – Prime Minister Holness

By: Chris Patterson, January 16, 2024

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Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses congregants worshipping at the Waltham Park New Testament Church of God in Kingston during Sunday’s (January 14) special service to pray for the education sector.

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PHOTOS: Minister Fayval Williams Attends Church Service Held to Pray for the Education Sector

Prime Minister, the Most. Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses sixth form students and their teachers during his visit to Manchester High School in Mandeville on Friday (January 12).

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Prime Minister Holness Proposes Incorporating Conflict Management in Schools’ Curricula

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says conflict management should form a part of the curricula at schools as a means of reducing violence in the society. Addressing students...

By: Chris Patterson, January 13, 2024

Acting Director General, Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Richard Thompson.

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Schools to Conduct Earthquake Safety Drills January 17

Schools across Jamaica are expected to conduct earthquake safety drills on Wednesday, January 17, which will be observed as Earthquake Awareness Day in Schools. A bulletin issued by the Ministry...

By: Judith A. Hunter, January 12, 2024

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second right) pause for a photo opportunity during the handover of the Michael Campbell Art Collection to the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, on January 11. Also pictured (from left) are Campus Registrar at the institution, Dr. Donovan Stanberry; Statesman in Residence, UWI, and former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Percival James Patterson; Donor, Dulcie Moody; Trustee, Margaret Bernal; and UWI Principal, Professor Densil Williams. The late Michael Campbell was a businessman, philanthropist, and art collector.

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PHOTOS: Michael Campbell Art Collection Handed Over to UWI

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left), and Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (second right) pause for a photo opportunity...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith (third right), shares in the presentation of a cheque by the Embassy of Japan in Jamaica, to purchase a bus for Richmond Primary and Infant School in St. Mary. The provision of US$72,489 was facilitated through the Embassy under the Government of Japan’s Grassroots Human Security Grants Project. Sharing the moment (from left) are Executive Director, National Education Trust, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; student at the school, Ariana Cohen; Principal, Dwight Sanderson; Board Chair, Deloris Smith; Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi; and student Antwone Allen. The occasion was a grant signing ceremony at the Education Ministry in Kingston on Thursday (January 11).

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Gov’t of Japan Provides Grant to Purchase Bus for Richmond Primary and Infant School

Students of Richmond Primary and Infant School in St. Mary are set to benefit from a new school bus under the Government of Japan’s Grassroots Human Security Grants Project, which...

By: Judana Murphy, January 12, 2024

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Persons Pursuing Higher Education Encouraged to Utilise SLB Benefits

Persons wishing to pursue higher education are being encouraged to make use of the benefits available at the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB). The entity recently relaunched its Grant-in-Aid facility, which...

By: Lisa Rowe, January 12, 2024

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe (standing), addresses members of a delegation from Boston College in Montserrat, who called at the Ministry’s main office in Kingston on Tuesday (January 9).

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PHOTOS: Delegation from Boston College Visits Education Ministry

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe (standing), addresses members of a delegation from Boston College in Montserrat, who called at the Ministry’s main office...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (front row, third right), is flanked by the 2023 recipients of the Marcus Garvey Public Sector Scholarship during the awards ceremony at King’s House on August 17. Nineteen public-sector employees have been awarded scholarships to pursue masters or doctoral studies at an approved local and or international university.

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Public-Sector Workers Urged to Apply for Marcus Garvey Graduate Scholarship

Applications for the Marcus Garvey Public Sector Graduate Scholarship are now open for government workers. Launched in 2020 by Finance and the Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke,...

By: Lisa Rowe, January 11, 2024

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Jose Marti Alumni Awards Over $2 Million to Outstanding Students and Teachers

Gov’t Will Continue Investing in Jamaica’s National Security Architecture – Prime Minister Holness

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PHOTOS: Minister Fayval Williams Attends Church Service Held to Pray for the Education Sector

Prime Minister Holness Proposes Incorporating Conflict Management in Schools’ Curricula

Schools to Conduct Earthquake Safety Drills January 17

PHOTOS: Michael Campbell Art Collection Handed Over to UWI

Gov’t of Japan Provides Grant to Purchase Bus for Richmond Primary and Infant School

Persons Pursuing Higher Education Encouraged to Utilise SLB Benefits

PHOTOS: Delegation from Boston College Visits Education Ministry

Public-Sector Workers Urged to Apply for Marcus Garvey Graduate Scholarship

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