Five primary schools are benefiting from a three-year Mathematics Enhancement Programme (MEP) being piloted by The Mico University College, which is aimed at improving student achievement in the subject. The institutions are Allman Town, Clan Clarthy, and John Mills Infant, Primary and Junior High in Kingston and St. Andrew; Devon Primary in Manchester; and Mineral Heights Primary in Clarendon. The...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is moving to transform its 11 youth information centres (YIC) across the island into innovation centres, as part of plans to foster entrepreneurship among young people in Jamaica. State Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, tells JIS NEWS that the rebranding is being done through partnership with the Organization of American States (OAS) under its...

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) is reporting success with its ‘Read Pon Di Cawna’ and Read Across the Region initiatives. Hundreds of children, their parents and early-childhood stakeholders have participated in both projects since the series began in September 2017. Read Pon Di Cawna is being hosted in designated communities, while Read Across the Region targets early-childhood institutions within the...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says ongoing support will be provided for families and children who have been affected by the fire that destroyed the Walker’s Place of Safety in Kingston on January 16. Addressing a press briefing on January 17 at the downtown Kingston offices of the Child Protection and Family Services Agency...

National Mathematics Coordinator, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, says discussions are under way towards increasing the number of scholarships offered to student-teachers who are pursuing science majors at the tertiary level. She said the move is aimed at boosting student achievement in the science subjects, particularly chemistry and physics. She pointed out that with the improved performance in mathematics, the Ministry of...

LASCO Teacher of the Year 2017, Ingrid Peart-Wilmot, is on a mission to contribute to the transformation of education through the creation of a teacher mentorship programme. While the details of the undertaking are still in the planning stage, she tells JIS News that the objective is to provide an avenue for teachers to offer their knowledge and expertise to...

Four schools in the parish of Clarendon are to receive additional funding from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information to undertake refurbishing and upgrading works. They are Denbigh Primary, Denbigh High, Frankfield Primary and Infant, and Edwin Allen High. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said a commitment has been made to provide the resources over the next...

Ambassador to the United States, Her Excellency Audrey Marks, has commended the Jamaica David “Wagga” Hunt Scholarship Committee for providing over $8.4 million in scholarships to 21 students from Calabar High School and Kingston College. “I am heartened by the tremendous growth of this endeavour, which is in its sixth year of fundraising, from which four students will benefit. Your...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says he intends to establish an Infant Department at each primary school that is currently operating without one. Speaking with JIS News during a visit to Jack’s Hill Primary School in St. Andrew on Monday (January 15), Senator Reid said it is imperative for all primary schools to have...