Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, says 40,000 tablet computers will shortly be distributed to needy students across the island. Speaking recently at Digicel headquarters, downtown Kingston, Mr. Terrelonge said under the partnership involving his Ministry and e-Learning Jamaica Limited, an additional 60,000 tablets are “being sourced” to ensure that children have...

School administrators have taken part in virtual workshops in preparation for the reopening of schools on Monday, June 8. Secondary Schools across the island will reopen their doors to students who will sit the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), beginning July 13. In preparation for the limited reopening of these learning institutions, the Ministry of...

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...

Anchovy High School in St. James is assisting families of students affected financially by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), through a donation of $250,000 worth of food items from the institution’s Past Students’ Association. President of the Association, Albert Ferguson, handed over the food items to Principal, Lavern Stewart, at the school on June 2. Speaking with JIS News, Mr. Ferguson...

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,...