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Repairs taking place at the Corinaldi Avenue Primary School in St. James recently.

Corinaldi Avenue Primary Implements Learning Recovery Plan

The Corinaldi Avenue Primary School in St. James is pressing forward with a learning recovery plan following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. In an interview with JIS News, Principal Deon Stern Anglin said in the aftermath of the hurricane, which...

National Coordinator, School Safety and Security Branch in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Richard Troupe (left), looks on as Principal, Haile Selassie High School, Anniona Jones (right) points out something of interest, during a break from a recent conflict resolution and gender-based violence training session at the school in Kingson. Head girl, Jecola Watson (second left) and head boy, Jaheim Pinnock, also observe.

Students Benefit from Conflict Resolution and Gender-Based Violence Training

Unveiling of the STEAM billboard at the STEAM Academy Landmarking Ceremony at Bernard Lodge in St. Catherine.

Schools Invited to Enter STEAM In Action Challenge

Technical Support Officer at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Nahema Daniels Heath (second left), cuts the ribbon to open a smart greenhouse at the José Martí Technical High School in St. Catherine on Friday (Dec. 5). Joining her (from left) are: Regional Director for the Ministry's Region six, Sophia Forbes Hall; Head Boy at the school, Kacheive Jones; Head Girl, Carrissa Johnson; and Principal, Rev. Dr. Austin Wright.

Smart Greenhouse Lab Opens at José Martí Technical High

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan addressing the sitting of the Senate on Friday (Dec. 5.)

Gov’t Committed to Fiscal Discipline During Hurricane Melissa Rebuilding- Senator Morgan

National Education Trust (NET) Executive Director, Latoya Harris-Ghartey.

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NET Emphasises Resilient Infrastructure in Post-Hurricane School Recovery Efforts

As the nation undertakes the repair and rebuilding of schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa, the National Education Trust (NET) has underscored the importance of embedding resilience in all new infrastructure. “After [Hurricane] Beryl, a lot of the focus was on getting our schools ready for [the 2024/25 academic year, beginning] September, which we did. Now we are trying to be...

Acting Principal of Jonathan Grant High School, Cheryl Shippey (right), presents a trophy to Top Student, Sanjay Tennant, at the recent graduation ceremony held at the institution in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.

3 months ago EducationYouth

Jonathan Grant High Celebrates 100 Per Cent Passes in Six CSEC Subjects

The St. Catherine-based Jonathan Grant High School is celebrating 100 per cent passes in six subjects in this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC). These are Agricultural Science, Building and Construction, Building Technology, Industrial Electrical Technology, Physical Education and Sport, and Textile, Clothing, and Fashion. Acting Principal of the school, Cheryl Shippey, in her report at the recent graduation ceremony...

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NET Urges Coordinated Donor Support for Schools Recovering from Hurricane Melissa

The National Education Trust (NET) is urging donors and partners to channel recovery assistance through the agency, as it spearheads relief efforts for schools impacted by Category Five Hurricane Melissa in October. Executive Director, Latoya Harris-Ghartey, emphasised that coordinated support is vital to ensuring aid reaches the institutions most in need and aligns with national recovery priorities. She told JIS...

Members of the Friends of Region 6 are joined by Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) personnel and educators during a visit to the Brampton Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth on November 28. The group distributed hurricane relief supplies valued at over $500,000 to the institution, along with Black River Primary and Infant, also in St. Elizabeth.

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St. Elizabeth Primary Schools Get Relief Supplies

Black River and Brampton primary and infant schools in St. Elizabeth have received donations of hurricane relief supplies valued at over $500,000 from the Friends of Region 6. The items, which were handed over to the institutions on November 28, included care packages containing food, shoes, clothing, and water. The organisation also assisted with ongoing clean-up at the schools and...

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UNICEF Intensifies Support for Children With Disabilities

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) is ramping up targeted support for children with disabilities affected by Hurricane Melissa. UNICEF Social Policy Officer, André Miller, explained that children with disabilities were among the hardest hit by the hurricane, facing multiple layers of vulnerability. “Families with children who have mobility or sensory impairments were [placed] in emergency shelters. Crowded and noisy...

Former student of Seaforth High School, Obrien Rose.

4 months ago EducationYouth

St. Thomas High Achiever on Mission to Help Jamaica Embrace Technology

Sixteen-year-old Obrien Rose, a former student of Seaforth High School in St. Thomas, says his journey from a shy teenager to an internationally exposed scholar has shaped his mission to help Jamaica embrace technology and empower youth. Currently a Computer Science student at the University of Technology (UTech) Jamaica, in Kingston, Obrien excelled in a range of academic competitions, including...

Orange Bay Primary and Infant School in Portland.

4 months ago EducationYouth

Orange Bay Primary Pursuing Initiatives to Strengthen Parental Support

Acting Principal of Orange Bay Primary School in Portland, Morlette Miller, says several initiatives are being pursued to strengthen parental support at the institution. She says this is imperative in assisting to “develop our students academically and socially”. “We need more parents and community members on board so we can continue to grow. The school is located in a rural...