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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard (left) accepts an award from Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) , Kaysia Kerr (right), for his participation and support of the Commission’s programmes and activities during Parent Month in November. The occasion was the NPSC’s National Parent Awards Ceremony, held at Hotel RIU Montego Bay in St. James on Friday (November 30).
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard (left) accepts an award from Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) , Kaysia Kerr (right), for his participation and support of the Commission’s programmes and activities during Parent Month in November. The occasion was the NPSC’s National Parent Awards Ceremony, held at Hotel RIU Montego Bay in St. James on Friday (November 30).

Parents Urged to Speak Out Against Corporal Punishment in Schools

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard, is appealing for parents to speak out whenever they see corporal punishment being enforced in schools, as it is no longer an acceptable practice. “Violence begets violence. All...
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), along with Chief Executive Officer, Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, W. Billy Heaven (centre) and Chairperson, Early Childhood Commission, Trisha Williams-Singh, views one of the four new classrooms at the New Forest Infant School in Manchester. The facility was officially opened on November 29.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), along with Chief Executive Officer, Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund, W. Billy Heaven (centre) and Chairperson, Early Childhood Commission, Trisha Williams-Singh, views one of the four new classrooms at the New Forest Infant School in Manchester. The facility was officially opened on November 29.

109 Specialist Mathematics Teachers in Training
Minister of State for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green. (JIS Photo).
Minister of State for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green. (JIS Photo).

69 Wards Recognised for Outstanding Performance in CSEC, CAPE
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (third right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Savanna-la-Mar Inclusive Infant Academy in Westmoreland on Wednesday (November 28). Sharing the moment (from fifth right) are Rockhouse Foundation Chairman, Paul Salmon; Rockhouse Foundation Board President, Peter Rose; Opposition Spokesperson on Education and Training, Rev. Ronald Thwaites; and staff and students of the institution.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (third right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the Savanna-la-Mar Inclusive Infant Academy in Westmoreland on Wednesday (November 28). Sharing the moment (from fifth right) are Rockhouse Foundation Chairman, Paul Salmon; Rockhouse Foundation Board President, Peter Rose; Opposition Spokesperson on Education and Training, Rev. Ronald Thwaites; and staff and students of the institution.

Jamaica’s First Inclusive Academy Opened
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator, the Hon Ruel Reid, addressing the Accessible Americas V: Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for All at the Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James Wednesday (November 28).
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator, the Hon Ruel Reid, addressing the Accessible Americas V: Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) for All at the Hyatt Ziva Rose Hall Resort in Montego Bay, St. James Wednesday (November 28).

Gov’t Boosting Internet Access in Primary Schools and Early Childhood Institutions

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Education

Education Ministry to Implement Cluster Services Programme

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is set to implement a cluster services programme to offer additional support to primary schools across the island. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid says the programme will ensure all schools have access to the resources they need to meet the required operating standards set by the Ministry. He added that a...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.
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Mobay High School Gets New Classroom Block

Montego Bay High School for Girls in St. James is the beneficiary of a new classroom block, which was provided by Food For the Poor Jamaica. Executive Director, David Mair, symbolically handed over the block, comprising three classrooms, to Acting Principal, Gairy Powell, at the school’s annual prize-giving ceremony on November 22, during which the building was dedicated. Mr. Mair...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard, speaking at the official launch of the Ministry’s First Degree Upskilling Initiative at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on Tuesday (November 27). The programme provides assistance to the Ministry’s staff to attain a bachelor’s degree related to their field through partnerships forged with established tertiary institutions offering University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)-accredited programmes.
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Education Ministry Embarks on Tertiary Upskilling Initiative

Employees of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information are now able to access tertiary training through the Ministry’s First Degree Upskilling Initiative. The engagement will enable employees to attain a bachelor’s degree relevant to their fields, through partnerships forged with established tertiary institutions offering University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)-accredited programmes. The Ministry will offset 50 per cent of the...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.
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Cabinet to Receive Jamaica Teaching Council Bill for Consideration

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) Bill is far advanced and will be taken to Cabinet shortly for its consideration. The Bill seeks to establish a governing body for the teaching profession and a licensing and registration regime for all government-paid teachers. The licensing regime is expected to take...
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Her Excellency, the Most. Hon. Lady Allen (centre), exchanges high-fives with students of Immaculate Conception High School, after addressing a motivational session at the institution in St. Andrew on Monday (November 26).
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Lady Allen Encourages Youth to be Their Brother’s Keeper

Her Excellency, the Most Hon. Lady Allen, has called on the nation’s youth to adopt the attitude of care and love that is hinged on the principle of being “our brother’s keeper”. “No longer do we seem to care about the welfare of our fellow citizens. I refuse to believe that we all have become cold and uncaring. It is...
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Parents in St. James, who participated in the Parenting Education Project, at the graduation ceremony held recently at Fresh Bread Ministries, Montego Bay.
Education

Parenting Education Project to be Expanded

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Parenting Education Project will be expanded to reach more parents across the island. The initiative, which is currently in six parishes, aims to promote positive parenting practices and family management skills among parents and caregivers of children, ages two to six, who are beneficiaries...
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Vice President of Nigeria Mr. Yemi Osinbajo (seated – centre) joins the celebration of the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) between the Caribbean Maritime University and three Nigerian Universities on Wednesday November 21 at the Nigeria Maritime University. President of the Caribbean Maritime University Professor Fritz Pinnock (seated – left) and Vice Chancellor of the Nigeria Maritime University (NMU) Mrs. O.M. Etebu (seated – right) display their copies of the MOU following the signing of the agreement. The occasion was also used to sign agreements between CMU and University of Lagos (UNILAG) and also Ondo State University of Science and Technology. Also participating in the signing ceremony were (standing from left to right) Vice Chancellor of UNILAG, Professor Ogundipe, Deputy President of CMU Professor Ibrahim Ajagunna, Acting High Commissioner of Jamaica, Ambassador John Clarke Doctoral Student of CMU, Mr. Balfour Peart and Pro Chancellor and Chairman of Council at NMU Chief Timipre Sylva.
Education

CMU Signs MOUs With Nigerian Universities

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) has signed Memoranda of Understanding with three Nigerian universities that will enhance cooperation between the local institution and Nigeria's educational sector. The institutions are Nigeria Maritime University (NMU), University of Lagos (UNILAG) and Ondo State University of Science and Technology. The agreements were signed in Nigeria on Wednesday (November 21) by CMU President, Professor Fritz...
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