New Education Programmes Needed to Match Emerging Jobs
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information the Hon. Robert Morgan, says education administrators should collaborate with the Ministry to design …
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IUC Preparing Young People for Competitive Global Environment
The International University of the Caribbean (IUC) continues to position itself as a tertiary educational institution of choice in Jamaica, particularly in preparing young people …
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Mrs. Maureen Dwyer to Assume Acting PS Responsibilities at MOEYI
Mrs. Maureen Dwyer, Chief Inspector in the National Education Inspectorate, will assume responsibilities as Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education Youth and Information, …
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BGLC Donates Workbooks to Aid Students’ PEP Preparation
A total of 143 grade-six students from St. Patrick’s Primary School in Waterhouse, Kingston, have received a significant boost to their preparation for the Primary …
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Over 160 Computers Donated to Schools in St. James
Just over 160 computers have been donated to 13 primary and high schools in St. James to enable needy students to access online learning. The …
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Prime Minister Holness Hands Over Tablets and Printers for Schools and Students In St. Catherine
Prime Minister, the Most. Hon Andrew Holness, on Friday (October 8), handed over several tablet computers and two printers for students and schools in East …
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Schools Receive Tablets and Laptops
Fifteen schools in St. James, Trelawny and Kingston, and three health institutions in Western Jamaica are the latest beneficiaries of gifts from the Atlanta Montego …
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Cabinet Approves Proposal For Seven Years of Secondary Education
A proposal for the establishment of seven years of secondary education in Jamaica has been approved by Cabinet. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. …
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Outstanding Payments Will Be Made To Summer School Teachers By Mid-October
Outstanding payments to teachers who participated in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information’s National Summer School Programme are to be completed by mid-October. Permanent …
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Grade-Six PEP Exams Begin February 22
Administration of the 2021/22 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) for grade six will begin on February 22, 2022, with the sitting of the Ability Test. Portfolio …
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Students Grateful For BGLC Tertiary Education Grant
Janelle Johnson, a student of the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, says being selected for the Betting, Gaming and Lotteries Commission (BGLC) Tertiary …
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Professional Development of Teachers A Priority
Priority is being given to improving the professional development of teachers to assist in mitigating the impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic on the education …
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Revised Teacher Appraisal Model to Support Growth of Teachers
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the revised teacher appraisal model is intended to support the improved performance and growth of …
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PHOTOS: P.A. Benjamin Donates Care Packages For Cuban Teachers
SLB Extends Application For Jump Start Scholarship To October 11
Students now have until Monday (October 11) to apply for the Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) Jump Start Scholarship. The entity has extended the deadline for …
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JANAAC Seeking FDA Approval as a Third-party Accreditation Body
The Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) has announced that it will be seeking United States (US) Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval as a …
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JTI Improving Support to Students Doing Online Classes
The Justice Training Institute (JTI) has been working to improve support provided to students doing online classes. With primary operations now done online, the JTI …
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JTI Invites Persons to Apply for Diploma Programme in Court Reporting
The Justice Training Institute (JTI) is inviting interested persons to submit applications for its Diploma Programme in Court Reporting. The renewed call comes after the …
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Jamaicans Encouraged to Try Online Training Courses
Jamaicans are being encouraged to learn new skills with the offerings available at the Justice Training Institute(JTI). The JTI, which is the training arm of …
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New Classroom Block For Black River High
A contract valued $141.5 million has been awarded to Morris Hill Limited to construct a classroom block at Black River High School in St. Elizabeth. …
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