The islandwide curfew, which would have ended on Wednesday (May 6), has been extended until May 13 as the country continues to observe measures aimed at containing the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, made the announcement during a virtual press briefing on Monday (May 4) at the Office of the Prime Minister. The...

The Government has extended online and distance learning for schools to July 3. Minister with oversight for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, said that schools will not physically reopen until the next school year on September 7, 2020. “We had planned for schools to physically reopen (on) June 1; this will not happen,” Mr. Samuda said during a...

Jamaica has two newly confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19), within the last 24 hours. The update was given by Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, on Monday (May 4) at a virtual press conference held at the Office of the Prime Minister. “This brings the total to 471 confirmed cases on the island. The two...

Read Across Jamaica Day will be observed on Tuesday, May 5. The day forms part of activities by the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) to celebrate Education Week from May 3 to 9, under the theme ‘Promoting Digital Transformation and Positive Values & Attitudes – Imperatives for Redefining 21st Century Education’. The objective of the day is to promote the significance...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information continues to collaborate with Digicel Jamaica and Flow Jamaica to provide data plans for students and teachers in order to facilitate distance learning. Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, said that the Education Data Plan arrangement is part of the Ministry’s effort to ensure that teaching and learning continue during the closure of...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has ramped up its public assistance activities to aid Jamaicans who have been severely impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Manager for Disaster Rehabilitation and Welfare in the Public Assistance Division, Jacqueline Shephard, told JIS News that in its role as first responder, the Ministry has been providing essential items to families and...

President Elect, Mr. Jasford Gabriel; Immediate Past President Dr. Garth Anderson; Min of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Honourable Alando Terrelonge; Senior Pastor, , Old Hope Road Church of God of Prophecy Dr. Melonia Waugh, Rev. Dr. Timon Waugh; Administrative Officers of the Jamaica Teachers Association; Distinguish Guests; Colleague Educators; Parents; Students; Members of the Media;...