Education Ministry Launches New eLibrary Project
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, in partnership with La Sierra University in California, has launched a new eLibrary project, aimed at transforming the …
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Education Sector to Play Critical Role in the Development of the Country
Minister of Education, Youth, and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has noted the importance of the education sector to the development of the country. …
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Community Colleges Undertaking More Research – CCCJ
Executive Director for the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ), Dr. Donna Powell-Wilson, says this year’s CCCJ International Conference highlighted the fact that more …
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National School Nutrition Policy Being Finalized
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is finalizing development of the proposed National School Nutrition Policy. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said …
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Funds Allocated to Complete Classroom Block at Little London High
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has allocated $13 million to assist with the completion of a classroom block at …
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Steps Being Taken To Fund Education of Students Up to Age 18 – Reid
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is taking steps to fully fund the education of students up to 18 years old. Portfolio Minister, Senator …
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Educational Institutions Urged to Employ Blue Ocean Strategy
President of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Professor Fritz Pinnock, is encouraging heads of educational institutions to employ the Blue Ocean Strategy as a transformational …
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Teachers Encouraged to Work with Ministry to Tackle Indiscipline in Schools
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has called on teachers to work with the Ministry to tackle the issue of …
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Prime Minister Visits Five-Year-Old Letter Writer
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, today (January 8), took time out to visit a five-year-old child, Makai McLawrence, who sent him a letter …
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CMU to Launch Caribbean Merchant Marine Cadet Corps
The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) is to launch its paramilitary uniformed group for high-school students, called the Caribbean Merchant Marine Cadet Corps (CMMC), early in …
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Alternative Pathways to Secondary Education Programme Fully Implemented
The Alternative Pathways to Secondary Education programme – a seven-year period (Grades 7-13) of instruction for students on all secondary pathways – has been fully …
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Subsidies for Students Sitting Exit Examinations in 2019
The Government has provided subsidies for secondary-level students sitting exit examinations in 2019. Full subsidy payment is being made for up to eight subjects for …
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Cabinet Approves Full Roll-Out of Tablets in Schools Programme
Cabinet has approved the full roll-out of the Tablets in Schools Programme in 1,106 educational institutions and a pilot ‘Bring Your Own Device’ initiative in …
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Parents and Community Leaders Called on to Protect Children
Director of Safety and Security in Schools, Ministry of Education, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Coleridge Minto, is calling on parents and community leaders to …
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State Minister says Disabled Persons can be Agents of Change
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says disabled members of society can be agents of change. In …
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Jamaica Producers Group Discounts Price of Bananas to Schools
In support of the Government’s mandate of providing healthier meals for students, the Jamaica Producers (JP) Group is now offering bananas to schools across the …
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Fathers Urged to Get More Involved in Children’s Education
President of the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ), Lennon Richards, is imploring fathers to become more involved in the academic lives of their children. …
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Education Ministry Deploying More Social Workers to Schools
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be increasing the number of social workers deployed to schools to assist administrators and teachers in addressing …
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JIS Donates Educational Material to Mount Olive Youth Club
The Jamaica Information Service (JIS), on Wednesday (December 11), donated a package of books and posters on Jamaican heritage and culture to the Mount Olive …
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Education Minister Says Diaspora Poised to Play Dual Supporting Role
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Diaspora is uniquely poised to play a dual role of supporting education, while helping …
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