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Executive Director of the Economic Growth Council, Senator Aubyn Hill (standing), addresses The Mico University College Education Conversation Series, held at the institution’s Marescaux Road campus in St. Andrew yesterday (November 8). Listening (from left) are Investment Promotions Manager at JAMPRO, Ricardo Durrant; Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean; and Managing Director of the JN MSC Group, Onika Miller.
Executive Director of the Economic Growth Council, Senator Aubyn Hill (standing), addresses The Mico University College Education Conversation Series, held at the institution’s Marescaux Road campus in St. Andrew yesterday (November 8). Listening (from left) are Investment Promotions Manager at JAMPRO, Ricardo Durrant; Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean; and Managing Director of the JN MSC Group, Onika Miller.

Tertiary Students Facing Challenges with Fees Can Get Help

Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean, is encouraging tertiary students who are facing challenges with education fees, to enter into dialogue with administrators at their institutions, so that support can be provided. Dr. McLean, who was responding to questions at...
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre) receives a plaque from Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Chancellor, His Royal Highness Drolor Bosso Adamtey I (left) during the CMU’s 2018 graduation ceremony on Thursday (November 8) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Sharing the moment is University President, Professor Fritz Pinnock. This year, approximately 350 students were conferred with master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees and diplomas in a wide cross section of programmes.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre) receives a plaque from Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Chancellor, His Royal Highness Drolor Bosso Adamtey I (left) during the CMU’s 2018 graduation ceremony on Thursday (November 8) at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Sharing the moment is University President, Professor Fritz Pinnock. This year, approximately 350 students were conferred with master’s, bachelor’s and associate degrees and diplomas in a wide cross section of programmes.

Minister Reid Hails CMU’s Commitment to Training Highly Skilled Workforce
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses yesterday
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses yesterday's (September 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Early Stimulation Strategy to Give Children ‘Best Start’ In Life
The 50-foot wind turbines at Wigton Wind Farm in Rose Hill, South Manchester. Wigton has commissioned Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) to build a drone that can be used to inspect the turbines.
The 50-foot wind turbines at Wigton Wind Farm in Rose Hill, South Manchester. Wigton has commissioned Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) to build a drone that can be used to inspect the turbines.

CMU to Build Drone to Inspect Wigton Wind Turbines
Project Manager, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Partnership for Improved Safety and Security in Schools Programme, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MOEYI), Yvonne Brown, addresses recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.
Project Manager, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Partnership for Improved Safety and Security in Schools Programme, Ministry of Education, Youth and Information (MOEYI), Yvonne Brown, addresses recent JIS ‘Think Tank’.

Education Ministry Partners with USAID to Promote Safe and Secure Environment

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Schools Encouraged to Observe World’s Largest Lesson Week

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, in support of the United Nations focus on promoting the importance of sustainable development goals, is inviting schools across the island to observe the World’s Largest Lesson (WLL) Week from November 12 to 16. According to a bulletin issued by the Ministry, WLL is part of a global effort to promote the 17...
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Education

Students Receive Assistance from International Proxy Parents

Sixty-six students from 19 high schools are benefiting from scholarships donated by the International Proxy Parents (IPP), a charitable organisation whose members include representatives of the diplomatic corps. The organisation has also provided assistance to children in Places of Safety. Funds for the scholarships were raised at the IPP’s annual bazaar, held on Saturday (November 10) in the gardens of...
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Stakeholders attending the International Task Force on Teachers for Education forum, being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James from November 5 to 9.
Education

Int’l Teacher Task Force Forum Opportunity to Share Ideas

Ministry of Education, Youth and Information Region 4 Director, Dr. Michelle Pinnock, is hailing the staging of the International Task Force (ITF) on Teachers for Education forum, noting that it presents an opportunity for countries to come together to exchange ideas. The TTF’s Annual Meeting and 11th Policy Dialogue Forum is being hosted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and...
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Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, addresses the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 6). Looking on is Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister, Hon. Mike Henry.
EducationGender Affairs

Education Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence Being Developed

The Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport is collaborating with the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN Women) to develop a ‘No Excuse for Abuse’ public education campaign. The campaign is part of a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), between the Government and the UN Women Multi-Country Office of the Caribbean, entered into...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), speaks with Ambassador of the Republic of Panama, His Excellency Alexis Eduardo Sandoval Cajar (centre) and his wife, Yomaris Franco de Sandoval (right), at a reception held on Monday (November 5) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, to observe the 115th Anniversary of Panama’s Independence Day.
DevelopmentEducationFinance & Public ServiceTourism

Jamaica and Panama to Cooperate in Education, Tourism and Maritime Development

Jamaica will be assisting the Republic of Panama in the areas of education, maritime development and community tourism. Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., made the announcement while speaking at a reception on November 5 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston to observe the 115th anniversary of...
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Associate Vice President of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technology at the CMU, Dr. Stephen Rhoden, told JIS News that the use of technology in undersea exploration can preserve and save marine life.
EducationEnvironment

CMU Supports Protection of the Marine Environment

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) is in support of protecting the marine environment through the use of geospatial technology. Associate Vice President of the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Technology at the CMU, Dr. Stephen Rhoden, told JIS News that the use of technology in undersea exploration can preserve and save marine life. “Most people don’t really think about what’s...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), addresses the launch of Youth Month 2018, at Victoria Pier, downtown Kingston, on (November 2).
EducationInformationYouth

Focus on Mental Health Issues for Youth Month

Two wellness fairs will be staged this November that will focus on mental issues affecting young people. Minster of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, said that the fairs, which are part of activities for Youth Month, will be held in Hanover and St. Elizabeth, in partnership with a bipolar foundation. He said there...
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