Parents and students are being encouraged to seek professional help for better handling of their relationship and mental health issues. Advocating for this is Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, who noted that crime and violence in the society are often associated with mental health issues. “We need to take better advantage of mental health [services] available in...

In celebration of Jamaica 60, the National Education Trust (NET) is calling on organisations to adopt a school in their community, as their contribution to the development of the education sector. The call came from Executive Director, NET, Latoya Harris, who said investment in the sector now will determine the next 60 years of Jamaica’s development. “Partnership, we believe, is...

The Ministry of Education and Youth (MoEY) has issued a bulletin informing school administrators that the cost of the school registration package at the secondary level should be no more than $6,000. Meanwhile, in keeping with the Ministry’s mandate of ensuring that the cost to parents remains minimal for all children to attend school or access their education, there should...

Applications are now open for the Public Sector Education Grants. The grants which are being offered through the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service are open to qualified public sector officers and their children as of July 11. The closing date to apply is August 19. Speaking with JIS News, Director of Strategic Workforce Planning, Donovan Leon noted that...

In an effort to promote positive behavioural change and management of conflict within schools, 2398 participants across 81 schools were trained in conflict resolution. The schools include 78 high and 24 primary, and were grouped under phase one of the Restorative Justice Workshops for students, teachers, and parents. Training was conducted from May 9 to July 1 and was led...

Jamaica’s Ambassador to the United States, Audrey Marks (fourth left, foreground) is being affixed with the distinguished Key Club pin by Jada-Rose Farquharson from Hampton High School of Malvern, St. Elizabeth. Occasion was a courtesy call on Ambassador Marks by Key Clubbities from high schools in Jamaica, at the Jamaican Embassy in Washington DC on Wednesday, July 13. The 11...

The Three Hills Primary School in Charles Town, St. Mary, now has a state-of-the-art computer/multipurpose centre to support the educational development of the students. The fully equipped facility boasts 10 new computers, chairs, desks, multimedia projector, white screen, and air conditioning. It is part of a $4.4-million project undertaken by Couples Resorts Tower Isle, which includes provision of outdoor recreational...