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Executive Director, Food for the Poor, David Mair (left), converses with beneficiary of the organization’s 2018 educational programme, Shenoya Brown (right), while her mother Silvia Brown, looks on. The occasion was a ceremony at the entity’s head office in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Friday (August 24), for the presentation of educational grants to approximately 250 students from basic to tertiary institutions islandwide.
Executive Director, Food for the Poor, David Mair (left), converses with beneficiary of the organization’s 2018 educational programme, Shenoya Brown (right), while her mother Silvia Brown, looks on. The occasion was a ceremony at the entity’s head office in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Friday (August 24), for the presentation of educational grants to approximately 250 students from basic to tertiary institutions islandwide.

Food for the Poor Provides Grants for 250 Students

Approximately 250 students from early childhood to tertiary institutions islandwide have received educational grants from Food for the Poor. The students received cheques in varying sums during a presentation ceremony at the entity’s head office in Spanish Town, St. Catherine,...
Education, Youth, and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addressing stakeholders during the Ministry’s sensitization session at the Montego Bay High School Auditorium in St. James on Thursday (August 23).
Education, Youth, and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addressing stakeholders during the Ministry’s sensitization session at the Montego Bay High School Auditorium in St. James on Thursday (August 23).

Education Ministry Introducing Grooming Policy for Schools
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), presents an award to Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS) tertiary level scholar, Tashae Bowes, during the institution’s scholarship awards presentation ceremony at The Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, on Thursday (August 23).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), presents an award to Victoria Mutual Building Society (VMBS) tertiary level scholar, Tashae Bowes, during the institution’s scholarship awards presentation ceremony at The Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston, on Thursday (August 23).

Government Investing More Resources in Education
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), presents an award to retired member of the Jamaica Association of Education Officers, Molly Russell, for her contribution to the education sector. The presentation was made during the Association’s Presidential Inauguration and Awards Ceremony at Royalton White Sands Resort in Trelawny on Thursday (August 23).
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), presents an award to retired member of the Jamaica Association of Education Officers, Molly Russell, for her contribution to the education sector. The presentation was made during the Association’s Presidential Inauguration and Awards Ceremony at Royalton White Sands Resort in Trelawny on Thursday (August 23).

Education Ministry to Conduct Schools’ PEP Readiness Survey
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), greets Victoria Mutual Building Society’s 2018 Grade Six Achievement Scholar, David Hamilton (second right), along with other scholars at the Scholarship Awards Presentation Ceremony, held at The Knutsford Court Hotel in St. Andrew, on Thursday (August 23).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), greets Victoria Mutual Building Society’s 2018 Grade Six Achievement Scholar, David Hamilton (second right), along with other scholars at the Scholarship Awards Presentation Ceremony, held at The Knutsford Court Hotel in St. Andrew, on Thursday (August 23).

State Minister Highlights Importance of PEP

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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, delivering the keynote address at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association’s 54th Annual Conference at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on Wednesday (August 22).
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More Early Childhood Institutions Being Certified

The total number of certified early childhood institutions islandwide will shortly increase to 113, up from 17 a year ago. This, according to Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, reinforces the Government’s solid commitment to the early childhood sector’s development. He was speaking at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association’s (JTA) 54th Annual Conference at the Hilton Rose...
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Manning Child Care Facility Stages Music Festival Aug. 30

The Manning Child Care Facility in Southfield, St. Elizabeth, will be staging its second music festival on Thursday, August 30, 2018 under the theme: ‘Unleashing Talents’. The event will see youngsters from the home unleashing their varied talents through song, dance, and the playing of musical instruments in different genres. Manager of the facility, Delroy Brown, told JIS News that...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, speaks at the 2018 Sagicor Foundation Scholarship Awards ceremony, held on Thursday, August 23 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.
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Minister Says PEP Will Create Inclusive Education System

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) will help to create a more inclusive education system. The PEP, which is scheduled to begin in the September 2018/19 academic year, will replace the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) as the national secondary school entrance test. It is intended to provide a...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), in discussion with Principal of the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Nicholeen DeGrasse-Johnson (second left), at a staff development conference at the institution’s Arthur Wint Drive headquarters in St. Andrew on August 23. Others (from left) are: Vice Principal of Academic Affairs, Carol Hamilton, and College Orator, Dr. Amina Blackwood Meeks.
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Education Minister Hails Edna Manley College

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is hailing the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts as an important contributor to the development of Caribbean culture, and Jamaica as a brand. Addressing a staff development conference at the school’s Arthur Wint Drive headquarters in Kingston on August 23, Senator Reid said the College must...
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Mr. Holness was addressing an awards ceremony at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on Wednesday (August 22) for children of OPM and Office of the Cabinet staff members who were successful in the final sitting of the GSAT earlier this year.
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PM Holness Encourages Society to Embrace Primary Exit Profile Examination

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is again encouraging Jamaicans to embrace and not fear the new Primary Exit Profile (PEP) which will replace the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) as the national secondary-school placement examination. “We can understand the fears and the concerns. But I encourage all Jamaica to embrace this as an opportunity for the transformation of...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addressing awardees and guests attending the Jamaica Teachers’ Association’s ( JTA) 54th annual conference awards ceremony at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday (August 21).
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Education Minister Lauds Teachers

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has lauded the nation’s teachers for their outstanding contributions and continuous commitment to the profession. He also praised them for their active roles in the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), which this year presented awards to 16 educators in recognition of their excellent and steadfast service to Jamaica, above and beyond...
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Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), Dr. Winsome Gordon
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Licensing Regime to Professionalise Teaching

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC), Dr. Winsome Gordon, says the Government’s move to implement a regime for the licensing and registration of teachers is aimed at ensuring greater levels of accountability and professionalism in teaching. “There is a global move towards professionalising teaching,” she says in a JIS News interview. “[This is] so that it is...
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