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State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), is greeted by Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), Professor Bernadette Warner (centre) and UCC Executive Chancellor, Professor Dennis Gayle, at the UCC’s second annual research conference, held at its New Kingston campus on September 27.
State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), is greeted by Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC), Professor Bernadette Warner (centre) and UCC Executive Chancellor, Professor Dennis Gayle, at the UCC’s second annual research conference, held at its New Kingston campus on September 27.

Prime Minister Welcomes Plans by UCC to Develop Global Academic City

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has welcomed plans by the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) to develop a global academic city on lands at Caymanas Estate in St. Catherine. “This is a notable step in the right...
The newly renovated Middlesex Infant School in Holland Bamboo, St. Elizabeth, which was officially handed over to school administrators, at a ceremony on Wednesday (September 26). The school was upgraded by J Wray & Nephew Foundation at a cost of $30 million.
The newly renovated Middlesex Infant School in Holland Bamboo, St. Elizabeth, which was officially handed over to school administrators, at a ceremony on Wednesday (September 26). The school was upgraded by J Wray & Nephew Foundation at a cost of $30 million.

State Minister Calls for Partnerships to Upgrade Early-Childhood Institutions
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), tries out a hydraulic training device in a laboratory at the Festo Authorised and Certified Training (FACT) Centre located at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) in Kingston. The occasion was a tour of the facility following its official opening on Wednesday (September 19). Looking on are Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right); and FACT-certified trainer, Ricardo Hopwood.
Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), tries out a hydraulic training device in a laboratory at the Festo Authorised and Certified Training (FACT) Centre located at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) in Kingston. The occasion was a tour of the facility following its official opening on Wednesday (September 19). Looking on are Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right); and FACT-certified trainer, Ricardo Hopwood.

FESTO Centre A Journey of Love and Determination
President of the Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA), Karen Bisnott, addressing leaders and educators of independent and private institutions during a recent sensitisation session at Jamaica College on Old Hope Road in Kingston. The session covered topics under the National Standards Curriculum (NSC) and the Primary Exit Profile (PEP).
President of the Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA), Karen Bisnott, addressing leaders and educators of independent and private institutions during a recent sensitisation session at Jamaica College on Old Hope Road in Kingston. The session covered topics under the National Standards Curriculum (NSC) and the Primary Exit Profile (PEP).

Independent and Private Schools Encouraged to Register with JISA
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a teacher sensitisation and consultation session at the West Jamaica Conference Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday (September 25).
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a teacher sensitisation and consultation session at the West Jamaica Conference Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday (September 25).

Teachers Must Customise Lessons to Meet Needs of Students – Senator Reid

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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses yesterday
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Minister Says School-Feeding Programme Progressing Well

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the national school feeding programme is progressing satisfactorily. Speaking at today’s (September 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, the Minister informed that the Government has provided a substantial amount of resources to the programme. “When the Government came into power (in 2016), one of the first things...
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Director of the Safety and Security Unit in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Coleridge Minto, addressing a recent JIS Think Tank.
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Education Ministry Takes Holistic Approach to Addressing School Discipline

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information’s Safety and Security Programme (SSP) is taking a more holistic approach in treating with children who are displaying antisocial behaviour in schools. Through the School-wide Positive Behaviour Intervention and Support (SWPBIS) model, focus is placed on prevention and early intervention strategies in dealing with the social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties experienced by some...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (at podium), addresses a public education and information-sharing webinar, hosted by the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL), at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Monday (September 24).
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Education Minister Says Leaders Must be Prudent in Managing Resources

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says educational leaders must be able to prudently manage private and public financial resources, in order to increase efficiencies and reduce wastage. “As leaders in education, we have to ensure that we are familiar with the latest financial information and strategies to help us remain good stewards of public...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), in discussion with President, Rotary Club of Kingston East and Port Royal, Carey Crooks, during the Club’s meeting on Monday (September 24), at Eden Gardens Wellness Resort & Spa, in St. Andrew.
Education

New Website to be Launched for PEP

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has announced that a new website will be launched for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination. Speaking at the Rotary Club of Kingston East and Port Royal meeting on Monday (September 24) at the Eden Gardens Wellness Resort & Spa in St. Andrew, the Minister said the website will...
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President of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Professor Fritz Pinnock (centre), and Mrs. Pinnock (left), are joined by Director General of the Maritime Authority of Jamaica, Rear Admiral Peter Brady, at the service of thanksgiving in recognition of Maritime Awareness Week, held on Sunday (September 23) at the St. Peter’s Anglican Church in Port Royal. The week is being observed from September 23 to 28.
Education

CMU Commits to Investing in Port Royal

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) will continue to invest in Port Royal as it seeks to return the seaside town to its former glory and enable the area to contribute in a significant way to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP). This was the word from CMU President, Professor Fritz Pinnock, as he addressed a service of thanksgiving in celebration...
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Advisor, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Howard Chamberlain (second left), greets sixth-form student at Wolmer
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Thirty-Six Students Receive Scholarships from Future Leaders

Thirty-six high-school students have received scholarships valued at $1.35 million from non-profit organisation, Future Leaders of Jamaica (FLJ), for the 2018/19 academic year. The recipients include 31 students from first to fifth form, who received $35,000 each; and six students in sixth form, who got grants of $45,000 each. The funds, which cover tuition, books and other expenses, have already...
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Project Manager of the MoBay City Run organizing committee, Ashley Anguin ( fourth left), with students ( from left) Selcia Johnson, Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College; Shanique Corbett, University of Technology – Western Campus; Rayon Fray, University of the West Indies - Western Jamaica Campus; Roma Rajwani Mt. Alvernia High School; and Rushell Samuels Montego Bay Community College. The students collected cheques on behalf of their schools at the MoBay City Run Scholarship presentation, which was held at Sandals Montego Bay in St. James on Wednesday (September 19).
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Montego Bay City Run Scholarship Fund Assists Students in the West

Four tertiary institutions, one secondary school and students in Montego Bay, St. James, have been offered scholarships and donations amounting to $4.5 million, through the Montego Bay City Run Scholarship Fund. A sum of $1.3 million has been disbursed to the University of the West Indies, Western Jamaica Campus; $700,000 to the Montego Bay Community College; $700,000 to the University...
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