As we celebrate Child's Month, let's remember that every hug, every kind word, and every chance we give them sets the stage for a brighter tomorrow.
With love, guidance, and steady support, we help them dream, vision, explore, and be their best selves. Let's treasure and safeguard our children, knowing they hold the key to the future.
I am deeply moved and inspired by the remarkable display of unity, peace, and forgiveness demonstrated by the students of Mona High and Calabar High recently.
In a time when our society faces challenges with school violence, their courageous act of coming together not only bridges divides but also sets a powerful example for the entire nation.
Let us, as a nation, rally behind this momentous gesture and work to ensure that every school in Jamaica becomes a bastion of learning, respect, and enduring peace.
In today's world of groundbreaking innovations, the opening ceremony of the Future Ready International Conference at UTECH shows our commitment to improving STEM education in Jamaica.
Your government is focused on preparing Jamaica for the future by taking various steps, such as
Building six new STEM schools and a performing arts school.
Providing free Wi-Fi and broadband access.
Giving students tablets and laptops into schools.
Opening four Centers of Excellence and two STEAM labs at HEART/NSTA institutions.
Launching Digital Jamaica initiatives, and offering STEM scholarships.
I am proud to say that Jamaica is now a STEM-focused island.
This means we are dedicated to encouraging innovation, boosting our economy, and helping everyone in our society succeed in the global knowledge economy.
Through a collaborative effort involving government, private sector, academia, and civil society, we will make this vision a reality.
I had the opportunity to engage with the students from Westwood High School.
Did you know that Westwood High is among the five boarding schools remaining in Jamaica and is distinctly known as the only school to retain the tradition of wearing a jippi-jappa (Panama) hat.
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To find and highlight the exceptional work and talent of our young people through the Prime Minister's Youth Award is a deeply fulfilling exercise for me.
It reminds about all the positive things happening in our country; things that set us apart and make us world class.
Congratulations to all the awardees of the 2023 Prime Minister's National Youth Award for Excellence!
From sports to academia, from entrepreneurship to environmental protection, they have showcased the very essence of excellence and innovation in their respective fields.
Through their remarkable contributions, they have not only earned well-deserved recognition for themselves but have also become beacons of inspiration, lighting the way for others to strive for excellence! #PMYA2023 #YouthAwards