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Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaks at a virtual press conference on Monday (May 11), at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston.
Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, speaks at a virtual press conference on Monday (May 11), at the Office of the Prime Minister Media Centre in Kingston.

Jamaica Can’t Commit to Hold CSEC And CAPE In July – Minister Samuda

Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, has advised that Jamaica will not be able to hold the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), slated for July. According to the...
Chief Executive Officer of e-Learning Jamaica Limited, Keith Smith.
Chief Executive Officer of e-Learning Jamaica Limited, Keith Smith.

Postal Service To Help Deliver Tablets For Teachers
Principal of the Little Bay Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland, Keron King (centre); is assisted by Grade three teacher, Denise Cummings (left), and School Cook, Natalie Simms in putting together assignments to deliver to students, at the school on Wednesday (May 6).
Principal of the Little Bay Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland, Keron King (centre); is assisted by Grade three teacher, Denise Cummings (left), and School Cook, Natalie Simms in putting together assignments to deliver to students, at the school on Wednesday (May 6).

PM Supports Initiative by Little Bay Primary to Deliver Worksheets to Students
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left); Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left); and Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre), display a symbolic cheque for $700 million presented to e-Learning Jamaica by the Universal Service Fund (USF) for the procurement of tablet computers, under the Tablets for Teachers Programme, during a ceremony at the PCJ Auditorium, in New Kingston, on May 7. Also at the presentation are Chief Executive Officer, e-Learning Jamaica, Keith Smith (second right) and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes.
Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left); Minister of Science, Energy and Technology, Hon. Fayval Williams (second left); and Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre), display a symbolic cheque for $700 million presented to e-Learning Jamaica by the Universal Service Fund (USF) for the procurement of tablet computers, under the Tablets for Teachers Programme, during a ceremony at the PCJ Auditorium, in New Kingston, on May 7. Also at the presentation are Chief Executive Officer, e-Learning Jamaica, Keith Smith (second right) and Chief Executive Officer, Universal Service Fund (USF), Daniel Dawes.

Tablets For Public School Teachers
Minister with oversight for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, gives a statement to the House of Representatives on May 5.
Minister with oversight for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, gives a statement to the House of Representatives on May 5.

Education Ministry Signs MOU To Enhance Learning For All Children

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CXC Says Safety And Well-Being Of Stakeholders Is First Priority

Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr. Wayne Wesley, says the body’s number-one priority is to ensure the safety and well-being of all stakeholders, as it prepares to administer examinations in July. He made the remarks as he addressed a digital media briefing on Thursday (May 14) regarding the administration of this year’s exams. “All...
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Minister with oversight for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, gives a statement to the House of Representatives on May 5.
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Data Grants For Students On PATH

Students on the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) will be provided with data grants, which will enable them to fully participate in the online learning experience. A total of 1,435 students have already been selected to receive data paid for by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information. Also, some 303 additional students are being provided with...
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(FILE) Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge reads to New Providence Primary School students, to observe Read Across Jamaica Day on May 7, 2019 at the institution’s Barbican Road address in Kingston. Read Across Jamaica Day forms part of activities to mark Education Week from May 5 to 11, under the theme, ‘Empowering Educators: Retooling, Innovating, Networking for Sustainable Development’.
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Today Is Read Across Jamaica Day

Read Across Jamaica Day will be observed on Tuesday, May 5. The day forms part of activities by the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) to celebrate Education Week from May 3 to 9, under the theme ‘Promoting Digital Transformation and Positive Values & Attitudes – Imperatives for Redefining 21st Century Education’. The objective of the day is to promote the significance...
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Chief Education Officer i​n the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
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Education Ministry Continues Collaboration With Telecoms Providers To Facilitate Distance Learning

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information continues to collaborate with Digicel Jamaica and Flow Jamaica to provide data plans for students and teachers in order to facilitate distance learning. Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, said that the Education Data Plan arrangement is part of the Ministry’s effort to ensure that teaching and learning continue during the closure of...
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Owen Speid, JTA President-2019-2020
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Message for Education Week Church Service 2020 by Owen Speid, JTA President-2019-2020

President Elect, Mr. Jasford Gabriel; Immediate Past President Dr. Garth Anderson; Min of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Honourable Alando Terrelonge; Senior Pastor, , Old Hope Road Church of God of Prophecy Dr. Melonia Waugh, Rev. Dr. Timon Waugh; Administrative Officers of the Jamaica Teachers Association; Distinguish Guests; Colleague Educators; Parents; Students; Members of the Media;...
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