The Education Ministry will be engaging teachers and parents in a series of sensitisation sessions, beginning in September, to ensure a seamless implementation of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination. This was noted by Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace Mclean, during a session with parents at York Castle High School in Brown’s...

Health Minister, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton, is continuing his quest to make Jamaicans less likely to develop chronic lifestyle diseases by partnering with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information to take his health and wellness message to schools and parents. The Minister maintains that a big part of the education system is a holistic approach to education, which...

When Nicholas Anderson decided to venture into farming seven years ago, this was not his first career choice, but he has no regrets after taking this step into somewhat unfamiliar territory. Through farming, which is his only source of income, Mr. Anderson has been able to sustain himself and his family as well as create employment for 18 members of...

Educators in western Jamaica say they are approaching the 2018/2019 academic year with a renewed sense of optimism. This optimism, they note, stems from the ever increasing willingness of parents to get involved in school activities, and also what they are calling “a more transparent and proactive approach” on the part of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information and...

The 2018/19 academic year is slated to begin in a few days, and amidst the rush to ensure students have all the physical necessities, the importance of health and wellness must not be forgotten. It is imperative that this remain on the priority list for the back-to-school period, and parents must ensure that the children get a proper check-up before...

Effective Sunday, September 2, the National Works Agency (NWA) will be implementing major traffic changes, particularly in the Three Miles area, as part of its Corporate Area traffic management plan and back-to-school preparations. Communication and Customer Services Manager for the NWA, Stephen Shaw, made the announcement during a press conference held on August 29 at the agency’s Maxfield Avenue address...

The Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) has, this year, awarded grants totalling $11 million to 220 tertiary students, which will offset tuition costs at the 17 schools they attend. The grants, awarded annually, are presented to students who are either beginning first year studies at accredited local tertiary institutions or continuing their education. The initiative is a part of...