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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

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, through his Positive Jamaica Foundation, has donated $100,000 to the Little Bay Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland to support the institution’s initiative in providing worksheets to students, who do not have internet...
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
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.

Data Grants For Students On PATH
Minister with oversight for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses a digital press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on May 4. ​
Minister with oversight for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, addresses a digital press conference at the Office of the Prime Minister on May 4. ​

238 Schools In Remote Areas To Be Provided With Internet Access

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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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Detective Inspector of Police, Pilmar Powell, with a sample of the packages that ​will be distributed to students in the West Kingston communities of Denham Town, Hannah Town, Trench Town and Tivoli Gardens.
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Worksheets to Be Distributed to Students in Kingston Western Police Division

Students in the communities of Denham Town, Hannah Town, Trench Town and Tivoli Gardens in Western Kingston who are unable to access lessons online will be provided with an alternative method. Printed worksheets will be distributed to students or parents at various locations, including the Denham Town Restorative Justice Centre, Charlie Smith High School and the St. Andrew Primary School,...
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Educator Says Parents Must Collaborate With Teachers

Regional Director in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Michelle Pinnock, is encouraging parents to collaborate with teachers to make the home-schooling process easier. Schools across the island have been closed due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. In an interview with JIS News, Dr. Pinnock, who is in charge of Region 4, said that parents need...
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(FILE) Regional Director of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Region 4, Dr. Michelle Pinnock.
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Parents Encouraged To Use Creative Ways To Homeschool Children

Regional Director in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (Region 4), Dr. Michelle Pinnock, is encouraging parents to use creative and engaging ways to effectively homeschool their children. Schools across the island have been closed due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic. In an interview with JIS News, Dr. Pinnock said parents should consider all five senses when...
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