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$233 Million Allocated to Jamaica Values and Attitudes Programme
Government has allocated $233 million to the Jamaica Values and Attitudes (JAMVAT) programme this fiscal year. This is an increase of $100 million over the $133 million spent in 2015/16. Minister of State for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd … Continued
CMI to Offer Degree in Mechatronics in September
The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) will begin offering engineering degrees in mechatronics and automation in September next year. This will be facilitated through the establishment of a new School of Engineering at the CMI, at which a state-of-the-art simulation-based training … Continued
Review of Money Given to Foster Families
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is to examine the monetary support provided to foster families, under the Foster Care Services programme. “We hope to go to Cabinet at some time during the course of the year in relation … Continued
$30 Million for Early Intervention Programme
Some $30 million has been allocated by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information for an early intervention programme for young children and their mothers. State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green, said the Ministry will be collaborating with … Continued
Sectoral Presentation by the Hon. Floyd Green, MP
SECTORAL PRESENTATION BY THE HON. FLOYD GREEN, MP MINISTER OF STATE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, YOUTH AND INFORMATION HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JUNE 8, 2016 CHANGING THE GAME: Energizing the Wave of Prosperity Ministry of Education, Youth and Information Vision Statement A … Continued
40 Outstanding Educators to Receive PM Medal
Forty teachers, who have contributed significantly to the development of education in Jamaica, will be honoured with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, will make the presentations during a ceremony scheduled for Thursday, … Continued
Primary Schools Janitorial Grant to be Increased
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be doubling the janitorial grant allocation to primary schools when the 2016/17 academic year commences in September. Currently, each of the over 200 institutions receives between $30,000 and $40,000 per annum for … Continued
Full Secondary Education for All Students – PM Holness
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to ensuring that all students receive a full secondary education. Speaking on the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) television news programme, Issues and Answers, Mr. Holness said his administration … Continued
Improvement in Three Key Areas Of Vision 2030 Plan
Jamaica improved in three key areas of well-being under the Vision 2030 National Development Plan, during the January to March 2016 quarter. Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Deputy Director General, Richard Lumsden, says the areas include security, labour force quality, … Continued
JIM Urged to Continue Developing Leadership Programmes
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, is urging the leadership of the Jamaica Institute of Management (JIM) (2009) to continue developing creative academic programmes that will enable the island’s leaders to better manage their respective organisations. “The … Continued
Entrepreneurship Training to be Incorporated in Grade Nine Curriculum
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be integrating the Junior Achievement Company of Entrepreneurs (JACE) programme into the ninth grade curriculum as of September 2016. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said the objective is to cultivate … Continued
More Than 48,000 Students Trained Under CAP
Since the introduction of the Career Advancement Programme (CAP) six years ago, approximately 48,301 students have been trained in technical and vocational skills as well as 5,622 through the General Programme of Literacy and Numeracy. Chief Education Officer in the … Continued
Education Ministry Endorses City & Guilds Qualifications
Asks Employers and Post-Secondary Institutions to Accept The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has invited employers in the public and private sectors to recognise certification by City & Guilds Institute in Mathematics and English Language as sufficient for entry … Continued