TVET to Be Introduced at Primary Level
Jamaica is moving to infuse Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) into the primary schools, says Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. …
Regional Literacy Fair Ignites Passion for Reading
The Regional Literacy Fair put on by Region 4 of the Ministry of Education and Youth provided an opportunity for young minds to embrace the …
Registering with OIC to Be Made Hassle-Free
Schools and other entities handling individuals’ personal information can expect an effortless process when registering with the Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC). Information Commissioner, …
Second Time’s the Charm for Lacovia High’s Natoya Williams
Tears of joy concluded a three-year journey to victory for Natoya Williams, a grade 10 student at the St. Elizabeth-based, Lacovia High School. Natoya walked …
PHOTOS: JIS Regional Office Team Members Participate in Career Day Activities at Hosanna Preparatory School in St. James
Grand Celebration of Africa Day at Buff Bay Primary School
Donned in the colours and styles of several nations of the African continent, students and staff at Buff Bay Primary School in Portland celebrated Africa …
PHOTOS: Hon. Marsha Smith Visits Education Ministry
Children Urged to Develop Good Study Habits
Children are being urged to develop good, consistent study habits during their school years, as this will pave the way for success in their chosen …
690 Schools Projected to Have Internet Access By the End of 2023/24
Work to establish Internet access in 690 schools via the islandwide broadband network is projected for completion by the end of fiscal year 2023/24. This …
Justice Minister Pushes Restorative Justice As A Solution for School Fights
Minister of Justice, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is pushing restorative justice (RJ) as a way of resolving conflicts among students before they descend to fights. The …
Morant Bay High School Spruced Up on Labour Day
The prestigious Morant Bay High School in St. Thomas benefited from several beautification efforts on Labour Day (May 23), which were led by the parish’s …
PHOTOS: Child Month Church Service
Mobay Mayor Calls for Sam Sharpe to Be Taught in Schools
Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Leeroy Williams, is calling for more Jamaicans to learn about National Hero, the Right Excellent Samuel Sharpe, and for teachings …
PHOTOS: Vere Technical High Wins ‘Just Medz It’ jingle competition
Jamaica and British Council Sign Five-Year Partnership on STEAM Education
Jamaica is to benefit from a five-year partnership with the British Council aimed at enhancing cooperation in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM). A …
Bob Marley Primary and Junior High Students to Perform ‘One Love’ at Michael Bolton Concert
Students of Bob Marley Primary and Junior High School in St. Ann will, on Saturday, May 27, be in the spotlight of a major charity …
Buff Bay Primary Stages Health and Education Fair on Children’s Day
Buff Bay Primary School in Portland will mark Children’s Day on Friday (May 19) with a health and education fair on the grounds of the …
30,000 Additional Students, Parents and Educators to Receive Restorative Justice Training
Approximately 30,000 additional students, parents, and educators from 500 public schools are to be trained in restorative justice practices this fiscal year. Minister of Education …
School-Feeding Programme Gets $9 Billion for 2023/24
The Government has provided almost $9 billion towards the school-feeding programme for this 2023/24 fiscal year, representing an increase of $2 billion over the prior …