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State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon Floyd Green (centre, front row), with delegates who attended the Caribbean Meeting on International Child Protection, which was held recently at the Courtyard by the Marriott in Kingston.
State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon Floyd Green (centre, front row), with delegates who attended the Caribbean Meeting on International Child Protection, which was held recently at the Courtyard by the Marriott in Kingston.

Gov’t Removing Bureaucracy to Deal with Children in Need of Care and Protection

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Government is working to remove the bureaucracy that hinders the country from effectively reaching children who are in need of care and protection. “As a...
Director of Regional Educational Services, Region One, Dr. Kasan Troupe (right); and Founder and Executive Chairman, Agency for Inner-city renewal (AIR), Dr. Henley Morgan (second right), speak with students of the Alpha High School for Girls. They are (from left), Nia Wright, Tahira Chin and Aafiyah Walker. Occasion was the launch of the 2018 Student Motivational and Empowerment Programme, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (October 24). Dr. Morgan was guest speaker at the event.
Director of Regional Educational Services, Region One, Dr. Kasan Troupe (right); and Founder and Executive Chairman, Agency for Inner-city renewal (AIR), Dr. Henley Morgan (second right), speak with students of the Alpha High School for Girls. They are (from left), Nia Wright, Tahira Chin and Aafiyah Walker. Occasion was the launch of the 2018 Student Motivational and Empowerment Programme, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (October 24). Dr. Morgan was guest speaker at the event.

Steps Taken to Ensure All Students Are Given Equal Opportunities
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, speaking at the opening of the Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College Diagnostic and Early Intervention Centre in Granville, St. James, on October 23.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, speaking at the opening of the Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College Diagnostic and Early Intervention Centre in Granville, St. James, on October 23.

Nutrition and Medical Support During Pregnancy Critical – Senator Reid
Assistant Chief Education Officer in charge of the Special Education Unit in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Sharon Anderson Morgan
Assistant Chief Education Officer in charge of the Special Education Unit in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Sharon Anderson Morgan

Register Special Needs Students Early for PEP
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator, the Hon. Ruel Reid.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator, the Hon. Ruel Reid.

Gov’t Will Continue to Boost Investment in Education

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Chair, National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation, Thalia Lyn (second right), transfers $13.9 million to the Overseas Examinations Commission’s (OEC) account to cover the cost incurred for the 3,334 students from government-approved public and private schools who sat Principles of Account and Principles of Business in June. Observing (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard; Executive Director, OEC, Hector Stephenson; Director, NCB Foundation, Stuart Reid; Jamaica College student, Travell Thompson; Norman Manley High School student, Keisia Jackson; and Jamaica College student, David McKenzie. They were at the Foundation’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) National Bursary Programme’s handover ceremony, held at Jamaica College on October 17.
Education

NCB Foundation to Pay for More CSEC Subjects

The National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation is to increase the number of subjects it pays for qualifying students sitting the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations for the academic year 2018/19. The Foundation currently pays in full for CSEC Principles of Accounts (POA) and Principles of Business (POB) examination fees, for students at the secondary level. Director, NCB Foundation, Stuart...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, speaking at Wednesday’s (October 17) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
EducationTechnology

Contracts Totalling US$30 Million Awarded Under Tablets in Schools Project

Two contracts totalling US$30 million have been approved by Cabinet to continue activities under the Tablets in Schools project. Of the sum, US$16 million was awarded to GeoTech Vision Limited while US$14 million was awarded to Innovative Corporate Solutions Limited for the supply and delivery of tablet carts and services. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel...
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Education

Jamaica to Review Education System

The Government will be spending $116.8 million over four years to undertake a comprehensive review of the education system. This follows Cabinet’s approval for Jamaica to participate in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) in 2021. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the disclosure at Wednesday’s (October 17) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, speaking at Wednesday’s (October 17) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Education

Jamaica to Sign New Air-Service Agreements

Cabinet has given approval for the signing of new air-service agreements with the Governments of Slovenia, the Kingdom of Morocco, The Bahamas and South Africa. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, during Wednesday’s (October 17) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. He said Cabinet took special note of the outcome of...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid addressing Wednesday’s (October 17) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Education

PEP Website up and Running

A website to assist teachers, parents and students in preparation for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) is now fully operational. Persons may access the website at www.moey.gov.jm/pep. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, during Wednesday’s (October 17) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. “We encourage our parents, teachers and students to...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, speaking at the 2018 Annual Conference of the Association of Principals and Vice Principals of Secondary Schools, held at the Jewel Grande Montego Bay Resort and Spa on October 14.
Education

Special Education Policy Before Cabinet

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Special Education Policy, aimed at providing a framework to meet the educational needs of special students, is now before Cabinet for approval. He was speaking at the 2018 Annual Conference of the Association of Principals and Vice Principals of Secondary Schools held at the Jewel Grande Montego...
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Regional Director at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (third left) and Member of Parliament for South St. Andrew, Mark Golding (second left), cut the ribbon to officially open the iTELBPO Smart Academy, at the Trench Town Polytechnic College (TTPC), on October 11. Principal of the College, Dr. Dosseth Edwards-Watson, is at left. At right is Head of Training at iTELBPO Smart Solutions, Shurland Buchanan.
CommunityEducation

BPO Training now Available at Trench Town Polytechnic College

Opportunities for certification in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) training are now available at the Trench Town Polytechnic College (TTPC), in St. Andrew. The college commenced the training in early September, as part of their Associate Degree programme, in partnership with the Montego Bay based iTELBPO Smart Solutions, which is the largest home-grown BPO entity in the region. Principal of the...
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