THE MINISTRY of Labour and Social Security on Monday fêted some of the student beneficiaries of the Programme for Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH).
The students were being lauded for their exceptional academic performance at school.
The students had a luncheon held in their honour at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
The first prize winner of the Top Scholar Award was Covell McDermott, a fifth form student of Oracabessa High School in St. Mary. Covell received $20,000 for his exemplary academic achievement in the 2004 Christmas term.
Other winners were Alecia Clarke of the Northern Caribbean University (NCU) and Tanysha James of Manchester High School. Both girls were awarded for their outstanding performance at school.
PATH is funded by the Government of Jamaica and the World Bank and is aimed at delivering benefits by way of cash grants to the most needy in society. The programme is administered by the Social Security Ministry.
All PATH beneficiaries must adhere to certain conditions. School children six- to 17-years-old must maintain an 85 per cent attendance record at school. All other categories must maintain a schedule of visits to health centres.
