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Chief Education Officer (Acting) Ministry of Education and Youth, Dr. Kasan Troupe (left) is joined by her husband Richard (second right), and their children- Jahlia (second left) and Jahleel in examining aspects of artwork in tribute to fathers following its official unveiling along Church Street, downtown Kingston on Father’s Day (June 19). The mural is part of the 'Fathers Read Too' campaign by the ministry, aimed at highlighting the role of fathers in the educational development of children. The mural was undertaken in partnership with the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation and the United Nations Children's Fund.

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Education Trust Fund to Develop Sector Infrastructure

The focal point of the National Education Trust (NET) Fund, when it commences operation in the next calendar year, will be to improve and undertake infrastructural works in the education sector. In an interview with JIS News, Minister of Education, Andrew Holness, explains that the NET Fund will be established as an agency that will work closely with corporate entities,...
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More Schools to be Built Through National Education Trust

Minister of Education, Andrew Holness has informed that the contributions made toward the National Education Trust (NET), would be used to establish 45 secondary schools, in an effort to eradicate the shift system from the education sector. He also pointed out that this venture would be the first to be undertaken by the Trust. Addressing the Third Biennial Jamaican Diaspora...
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Bauxite Companies Supporting Education

For almost four decades, Jamaica's bauxite companies -Windalco, Alpart, Jamalco and St. Ann Jamaica Bauxite Partners have made significant investments in the education of students residing in communities where mining operations are being conducted. The companies not only contribute to the building of school plants, but also offer mentorship and fund scholarship programmes. "We see the youth in the communities...
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Bauxite Companies Supporting Education

For almost four decades, Jamaica's bauxite companies -Windalco, Alpart, Jamalco and St. Ann Jamaica Bauxite Partners have made significant investments in the education of students residing in communities where mining operations are being conducted. The companies not only contribute to the building of school plants, but also offer mentorship and fund scholarship programmes. "We see the youth in the communities...
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Rowe Calls for Greater Investment in Renewable Energy

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government and Environment, Devon Rowe, has called for greater investment in the exploration of renewable energy options for developing countries. Mr. Rowe, who was addressing the 14th session of the United Nations (UN) Commission on Sustainable Development (CSD), at the UN headquarters in New York City on Friday (May 12), noted that such...
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ADDRESS BY MOST HON. P. J. PATTERSON, TO JAMAICA BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT FORUM AT THE JAMAICA PEGASUS HOTEL, FEBRUARY 23, 2006

I feel a great sense of pride to be able to welcome all of you, both local and overseas investors, fellow members of the Cabinet and Parliament, members of the Diplomatic Corps and public officials, to the Business and Investment Forum. This Forum, in which we will explore Today's Opportunities, Tomorrow's Success is, in an era of openness and transparency,...
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NAJASO to Place More Emphasis on Basic School Education

The National Association of Jamaican and Supportive Organizations (NAJASO) is to place more emphasis on organizational development and basic school education in Jamaica. Outlining the primary focus of the new administration, newly installed President, Catherine Harrison-Tomlinson said she was fully committed to the task at hand, and with the assistance of her fellow officers, would spare no effort in ensuring...
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SECTORAL DEBATE 2005 PRESENTATION BY HON. MAXINE HENRY-WILSON, MINISTER OF EDUCATION, YOUTH AND CULTURE ON MAY 10, 2005

Mr Speaker, I wish to thank the Most Honourable Prime Minister for his timely establishment of the National Task Force on Education, which has provided for us a strategic foundation on which we must continue to build to create a globally competitive world-class education system. Not only has he taken a positive stand for education again, but he has translated...
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SECTORAL DEBATE 2005 PRESENTATION BY HON. MAXINE HENRY-WILSON, MINISTER OF EDUCATION, YOUTH AND CULTURE ON MAY 10, 2005

Mr Speaker, I wish to thank the Most Honourable Prime Minister for his timely establishment of the National Task Force on Education, which has provided for us a strategic foundation on which we must continue to build to create a globally competitive world-class education system. Not only has he taken a positive stand for education again, but he has translated...
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JSIF Commits $401 Million to Education Sector for 2005/06

The Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) intends to spend some $401 million during the 2005/06 financial year on a number of projects in the education sector, including the construction and rehabilitation of several schools. The expenditure represents an almost doubling of the $239 million spent during the previous fiscal period. JSIF's Executive Director, Scarlette Gillings made the announcement as she...
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