Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, has lauded the Digicel Foundation for responding to the education needs of students during the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, particularly those with disabilities. “Digicel has partnered with the Government, across several Ministries, to ensure that despite the difficulties presented by the coronavirus, our youths remain connected and...

The Scientific Research Council (SRC), through its Science Resource Centre, is inviting students who will sit the upcoming Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) in Biology to participate in a virtual workshop on June 5. “Given the level of concern surrounding this year’s CAPE sitting, we thought it would be appropriate to host this session to help students feel at ease....

Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, says the earlier date for the sitting of the external examinations will limit disruption to the new school year. “The earlier start date will see our students completing their exams by August 3, allowing them a much-needed break before the start of the new school year in September,” Mr....

Some 500 school leaders are currently participating in the Virtual Instructional Leadership (VIL) online course, which will equip them with the necessary skills and competencies to effectively manage their schools remotely. The course targets principals and vice-principals in early-childhood, primary and secondary schools across the six educational administrative regions. It was developed by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information,...

Beginning June 8, 2020, secondary schools will be temporarily reopened to facilitate final preparation for the sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), scheduled to get under way on July 13, 2020. The CSEC examinations and CAPE, which were originally slated to start on July 27, have been brought forward following consultations with...

The Mico University College has launched a ‘COVID-19 Relief Programme’ aimed at raising US$1 million to support students who have been experiencing financial difficulties due to the coronavirus. Director of Student Services, Annett Daley, said the funds will be used to cover partial tuition, purchase 250 information and communications technology (ICT) devices and data plans to support students’ remote learning,...

Starting June 1, school leaders across Jamaica will participate in a Virtual Instructional Leadership (VIL) online course, which will equip them with the skills and competencies to effectively manage institutions remotely. Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, in a bulletin issued by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information recently, noted that with the suspension of classes in the...