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Students of Halls Delight Primary in St. Andrew received tablets under the Government of Jamaica Sanitation in Schools Project. Alson photographed is Principal, Denise Dunchie.
Students of Halls Delight Primary in St. Andrew received tablets under the Government of Jamaica Sanitation in Schools Project. Alson photographed is Principal, Denise Dunchie.

JSIF Supporting Children’s Learning During COVID-19

In the sphere of education, many of the measures that the Government of Jamaica has adopted in response to the global health crisis has been the suspension of face-to-face classes at all levels. The need to maintain educational continuity has...
Amani Shrouder, student of the Morgan Pass Primary School in Clarendon, poses with his trophy after he was declared winner of the Essay component of JIS 2020 Heritage Competition.
Amani Shrouder, student of the Morgan Pass Primary School in Clarendon, poses with his trophy after he was declared winner of the Essay component of JIS 2020 Heritage Competition.

JIS Extends Deadline For Heritage Competition
Acting Principal of Corinaldi Avenue Primary School in St. James, Deon Stern-Anglin.
Acting Principal of Corinaldi Avenue Primary School in St. James, Deon Stern-Anglin.

Corinaldi Avenue Primary Ready For Face-To-Face Classes
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point, while making a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 26).
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point, while making a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 26).

Face-To-Face Classes Necessary To Address Learning Loss – PM
: “A Worthwhile Donation” - NWC’s Regional Manager, Herman Fagan (second left), makes a presentation to Harry Hanson, principal of Cambridge High School, and two of his students.
: “A Worthwhile Donation” - NWC’s Regional Manager, Herman Fagan (second left), makes a presentation to Harry Hanson, principal of Cambridge High School, and two of his students.

NWC Praised For Donating 140 Tablets to Jamaican Schools

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Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point, while making a statement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (October 26).
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376 Primary Schools To Reopen For Face-To-Face Classes

A total of 376 primary schools have been selected to reopen for face-to-face classes, beginning Monday (November 8). This arrangement will apply to 45,390 students and approximately 2,520 teachers. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who made the announcement, said the schools were selected following an in-depth risk assessment of the 759 primary schools across the island. “The Ministry...
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As hundreds of primary-level institutions prepare to resume face-to-face instruction, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is advising school administrators to ensure that all the necessary protocols are in place. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced on Tuesday (October 26), that 376 schools have been selected to offer in-person classes beginning November 8. The Education Ministry, in a bulletin, said that administrators are required to obtain a satisfactory institutional health inspection and coronavirus (COVID-19)-compliant approval report from the Ministry of Health and Wellness for this new academic year. In addition, administrators should engage parents in consultation to arrive at a consensus on the start date for in-person learning, which should provide adequate time to prepare the students. They should also submit, to the regional office, a copy of the satisfactory health report and a letter signed by the board chairman, indicating the extent of the parent consultation and the proposed start date for face-to-face engagement. The letter is to outline the schedule for in-person learning, including the approach to be used – whole day or rotational. Where the COVID-19 protocols allow, all the students should be accommodated daily. However, where this is not possible, each year group will be given at least two days of in-person learning each week. The education region in consultation with the Ministry’s Planning and Development Division and the Schools’ Operations and Improvement Services Branch, will provide written approval for the commencement of face-to-face instruction. The region will also provide monitoring support as is customary.
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Schools Advised To Put Protocols In Place For In-Person Classes

As hundreds of primary-level institutions prepare to resume face-to-face instruction, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is advising school administrators to ensure that all the necessary protocols are in place. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced on Tuesday (October 26), that 376 schools have been selected to offer in-person classes beginning November 8. The Education Ministry, in...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (October 6).
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Private Sector to Influence Higher-Education Programmes

The Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says employers are important to the development and improvement of higher-education programmes through the National Qualifications Framework of Jamaica. “They inform the industry-specific knowledge and skills required at each level within the discipline,” she stated. She was speaking at the virtual launch of the book “Integrated Higher Education in Support...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Hon. Fayval Williams, addresses a virtual post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday (October 6).
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Gov’t Committed to Expanding Access to Higher Education

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is committed to expanding access to higher education in order to prepare citizens to participate in a competitive global environment. She noted that providing opportunity for more Jamaicans to engage in higher education and training is in keeping with the national Vision 2030 framework, which is aimed at...
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Students Urged to Make Use of 24-hour Television Channels

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is encouraging students who are having issues accessing the online learning platform to make use of its 24-hour television channels as work continues to improve Internet connectivity. The two channels, which were launched at the start of the academic year through the Ministry's eHomeSchool Network, air live and recorded lessons for primary- and...
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Member of Parliament for St. Elizabeth North Eastern, Delroy Slowley, makes his contribution to the 2021/22 State of the Constituency Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday (October 20).
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150 Tertiary Students In St. Elizabeth North East to Benefit From Support

A total of 150 tertiary-level students from the St. Elizabeth North East constituency are to benefit from an additional disbursement of $6 million to aid in their educational expenses. This was disclosed by Member of Parliament for the area, Delroy Slowley, who said that the support is in addition to the assistance provided to nearly 60 tertiary students, who have...
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