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Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie (right), listens attentively as member of the International Reggae Poster Contest (IRPC), Kathryn Buford (centre), explains the significance of one of the posters on display at the Embassy of Jamaica. Looking on (at left) is founder of the IRPC, Michael Thompson. The exhibition, which was officially opened by Ambassador Vasciannie at the Embassy on November 14, will run for one week.
Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie (right), listens attentively as member of the International Reggae Poster Contest (IRPC), Kathryn Buford (centre), explains the significance of one of the posters on display at the Embassy of Jamaica. Looking on (at left) is founder of the IRPC, Michael Thompson. The exhibition, which was officially opened by Ambassador Vasciannie at the Embassy on November 14, will run for one week.

Alpha Boys’ School To Benefit From Sale Of Posters

By: Derrick Scott, November 16, 2013
The Alpha Boys’ School music department will benefit from the sale of posters that were entered in the second International Reggae Poster Contest (IRPC). The IRPC 2013  exhibition, which will...
Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), addresses the launch of the national policy for the reintegration of school aged mothers into the formal school system, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, Downtown Kingston, on November 15. Seated are: Assistant Representative, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Melisa McNeil-Barrett (left), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Elaine Foster Allen.

Policy Launched To Ensure Teen Mothers Continue Education

By: Alphea Saunders, November 15, 2013
President of the University of Technology (UTech), Professor Errol Morrison, addresses the audience at the recent launch of 'Tag Drive', an annual fund-raising activity held by UTech's Students' Union.

UTech Students Giving Back To Society

By: Andrine Davidson, November 14, 2013

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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), address a ceremony to mark the official re-dedication of the Moreland Hill Primary School in Westmoreland, held on Thursday (Nov. 7) on the school grounds. Looking on in background are Principal of the school, Alecia Laing (partly hidden) and President of the Rockhouse Foundation, Peter Rose.
Education

Moreland Primary School gets New Building

The 73-year old Moreland Hill Primary School in Westmoreland now has a new building with modern amenities to enable a more conducive teaching/learning environment. Through a $15 million grant from...
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By: Bryan Miller, November 10, 2013
Executive Director of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Dr. Patrece Charles (at microphone), addressing a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’. At left is Manager for Group Corporate Communications at National Commercial Bank (NCB), Mrs. Belinda Williams.
Education

NPSC Gets Helping Hand from NCB

The National Parenting Support Commission’s (NPSC) initiatives have been bolstered by a $5 million sponsorship from the National Commercial Bank (NCB), in cash and kind over the next two years....
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By: Judith A. Hunter, November 8, 2013
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), is in discussion with Chaplain of the Ardenne High School, Rev. George Lewis, during the staging of the institution’s inaugural Distinguished Lecture Series 2013, at its location in St. Andrew on November 6.
Education

Education Minister Hails Ardenne High

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has lauded the Ardenne High School for its exemplary level of academic excellence, which he asserts, should be replicated in other high schools...
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By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, November 7, 2013