For President of the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Professor Fritz Pinnock, the establishment of the Festo Authorised and Certified Training (FACT) Centre at the institution’s Palisadoes Road location, was a journey of love and a lesson in perseverance and determination. The state-of-the-art facility, which will deliver international certification in industrial automation and mechatronics, is the result of a partnership between...

Operators of independent and private schools are being encouraged to register with the Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA), as the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information seeks to improve communication with these institutions. President of JISA, Karlene Bisnott, told JIS News that registration of these institutions is particularly important with the roll-out of the new National Standards Curriculum (NSC). The...

Teachers must customise lessons to meet the individual needs and learning styles of students, says Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. “Our children have different learning styles. Not all our children will achieve the same level of performance at the same time… so within our classes, we must have diversity,” he noted. “As that master...

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...

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...

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...

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...