Approximately 1,400 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) gifts have been distributed to children in Montego Bay, St. James; Negril, Westmoreland, and Black River, St. Elizabeth, aimed at stimulating learning, creativity and innovation among young people affected by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking to JIS News during the Kiddies Treat segment of the Black River Fireworks Festival on December 31, Minister...

Community groups, churches, past students’ associations and diaspora partners have played a critical role in strengthening the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information’s recovery efforts across Region Four following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Regional Director, Dr. Michele Pinnock, told JIS News that schools in the parishes of St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland have benefited from widespread support as...

Ten outstanding Primary Exit Profile (PEP) students from of St. Catherine have been awarded bursaries valued at $20,000 each by the Friends of Region 6. The presentation was made at the organisation’s annual awards ceremony held on Saturday (December 20), at the Old Harbour High School in the parish. Under the theme ‘Begin With the End in Mind: Maintain Your...

The Marlie Mount Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine has reached out to two primary schools in St. Elizabeth with relief supplies, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa on October 28. Principal of Marlie Mount, Calvin Harris, told JIS News that the items included educational supplies such as school bags and clothing, as they wanted to provide more...

Four retired educators at the St. Catherine-based Jonathan Grant High School, who have contributed a combined 130 years of service, have been honoured by the institution. The retirees, who have each served 30 years or more, are former Vice Principal, James Davis, 34 years; Textbook Administrator, Ivorene Neil, 33 years; Internal Examination Coordinator, Olive Simms, 33 years; and Textbook Administrator,...

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., says he is pursuing opportunities for global partnerships to enhance accessibility and inclusivity for persons with disabilities in Jamaica. Speaking with JIS News following Tuesday’s (December 16) Assistive Aid Grant and Margaret Moody Scholarship handover ceremony at the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) office in Kingston, Minister Charles...

Students at institutions across the island are benefiting from specialised instruction in mathematics this week as the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information stages its annual Christmas mathematics camp. The initiative is targeted at the 56 schools under the National School Learning Improvement Plan (NSLIP), which is aimed at improving student achievement in mathematics and English. The sessions, which...