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Ministry of Education Condemns Violent Attack on Teacher at Vere Technical High School

May Pen, Clarendon – Education Minister Fayval Williams has strongly denounced the violent attack on a teacher at Vere Technical High School that occurred earlier this week. Classes at the school have been temporarily suspended following a sit-in protest by teachers in response to police charging a female teacher who was attacked on the school grounds by relatives of a student. Principal Oneil Lewin expressed that teachers are refusing to resume classes until the Ministry …

Teacher attacked by parent at Vere Technical High School triggers Ministry of Education response and class suspension.

Clarendon, Jamaica – The Minister of Education, Fayval Williams, has strongly denounced the violent altercation that took place at Vere Technical High School on Wednesday. The incident unfolded within the school premises and involved a teacher and relatives of a student. Williams expressed deep concern over the incident, emphasizing the importance of ensuring safety within school grounds. She highlighted ongoing efforts to address and prevent school violence, calling on parents, guardians, and community members to …