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Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Robert Morgan, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2019/20 State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on February 7.
Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Robert Morgan, emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2019/20 State of the Nation Debate in the Senate on February 7.

Senator Proposes Commission To Look At The Funding Of Tertiary Education

Parliamentary Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Senator Robert Morgan, has called for the establishment of a Bipartisan Commission to look into the funding of tertiary education. Making his contribution to the 2019/20 State of the Nation Debate,...
Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, signing the condolence book for slain teacher, Carl Samuels, at Vauxhall High School in Kingston during a visit to the institution on Wednesday (February 5). Looking on (from left) are Principal, Prudence Brown Pinnock; and Director for the Education Ministry’s Region One, Allison Hawthorn-Cooke.
Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, signing the condolence book for slain teacher, Carl Samuels, at Vauxhall High School in Kingston during a visit to the institution on Wednesday (February 5). Looking on (from left) are Principal, Prudence Brown Pinnock; and Director for the Education Ministry’s Region One, Allison Hawthorn-Cooke.

Gov’t Looking To Bolster Security In Schools
Assistant Chief Education Officer and Natural Science Coordinator in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Sadpha Bennett, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Assistant Chief Education Officer and Natural Science Coordinator in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Sadpha Bennett, speaks at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

Education Officer Emphasises Importance Of Microscience Kits
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, speaks at the certificate presentation ceremony of the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) online leadership course, on January 30 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.
Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, speaks at the certificate presentation ceremony of the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) online leadership course, on January 30 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston.

Administrators Complete Online Child-Friendly Schools Leadership Course
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre), speaks with Principal, Campion College, Grace Baston (left), at the school’s Magis Awards Ceremony, held on Thursday (January 30) at the school. Mr. Terrelonge delivered greetings at the event. At right is Chairman, Campion College Board of Management, Anton Thompson.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (centre), speaks with Principal, Campion College, Grace Baston (left), at the school’s Magis Awards Ceremony, held on Thursday (January 30) at the school. Mr. Terrelonge delivered greetings at the event. At right is Chairman, Campion College Board of Management, Anton Thompson.

PHOTOS: State Minister Hon. Alando Terrelonge At Campion College Magis Awards Ceremony

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Recipients of the National Irrigation Commission (NIC) scholarships and grants valued at more than $1 million, display their certificates at an awards ceremony held on January 30 at the Four Seasons Hotel, in St. Andrew.
EducationYouth

National Irrigation Commission Gives Scholarships And Grants To Students

Ten students attending secondary and tertiary educational institutions have received scholarships and grants from the National Irrigation Commission (NIC), valued at more than $1 million. The recipients, who are children of employees at the NIC, received the awards at a ceremony held on January 30 at the Four Seasons Hotel in St. Andrew. State Minister in the Ministry of Industry,...
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Business Development Specialist, Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Keisha Thomas (left), listens to Superintendent of Police, Velma Thomas-Gayle, of the Community Safety and Security Branch, during a policy forum, titled, ‘Safety and Security: Crime Prevention Through Social Intervention’, at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Old Hope Road campus in St. Andrew, on January 31.
Education

Jamaicans Encouraged To Create Positive Learning Environments For Children

Superintendent of Police, Velma Thomas-Gayle, of the Community Safety and Security Branch, is calling on more Jamaicans to promote and build positive learning environments in homes and schools, especially for young children and adolescents. Speaking at a policy forum, titled ‘Safety and Security: Crime Prevention Through Social Intervention’, at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND) in St. Andrew, on...
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Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, addresses the ground-breaking ceremony for the new Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) Hanover Parish Office in Lucea, on Wednesday (January 29).
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FAO Providing Support On National School-Feeding Programme

Minister of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Audley Shaw, says that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is providing assistance to the Government on the national school-feeding programme. “Recently, Minister [without Portfolio, Hon. JC] Hutchinson and I met with the new FAO representative in Jamaica, who is the former Deputy Minister of Agriculture in Brazil,...
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Business Development and Communication Specialist at the Management Institute for National Development (MIND), Keisha Thomas
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MIND Hosts Policy Forum On Crime On January 31

The Management Institute for National Development (MIND) will host its first Policy Forum for 2020 on Friday (January 31) under the theme ‘Safety and Security: Crime Prevention through Social Intervention’. The discussion session will be held at the Institute’s Old Hope Road campus in St. Andrew. Business Development and Communication Specialist at MIND, Keisha Thomas, said the policy forum is...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, CD, MP
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Efforts Being Made To Improve Equality In Education

Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, says efforts are being made to improve equality, through the pairing of institutions. Addressing Board Chairmen and Principals at a regional consultation session, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on January 29, the Minister said this is being done through the Twinning of Schools initiative, in which...
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Prime Minister, the Most Hon Andrew Holness, speaking in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (January 28).
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New Caribbean Maritime University Council Members Appointed

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced the appointment of new members to the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Council. Addressing Tuesday’s (January 28) sitting of the House of Representatives, Mr. Holness said the new Council, which has been approved by Cabinet, will be chaired by Port Authority of Jamaica Chief Executive Officer, Professor Gordon Shirley. The other members...
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Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda (centre), addresses a press conference on the findings of the National Education Inspectorate (NEI) Report, at the Pembroke Hall High School in Kingston on Friday (January 24). Listening are Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Grace McLean (right); and Chief Inspector at the NEI, Maureen Dwyer.​
Education

NEI Report Shows Improvements at Primary and Secondary Schools

The National Education Inspectorate (NEI) Report has revealed improvements across all eight indicators of school effectiveness, following inspections carried out at 653 primary and secondary institutions. The document, covering the period 2015-2019, was presented at a press conference hosted by Minister with responsibility for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Karl Samuda, at the Pembroke Hall High School in Kingston on...
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