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State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addresses the House of Representatives on Tuesday (November 20).

PEP Mock Test Provides Opportunity to Raise Higher Order Skills – Green

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says the results of the Grade 5 pilot Performance Task test, have provided a baseline of where students are in terms of the higher-order skills essential...

Ministries Working Together to Promote Healthy Eating in Schools

Singer, Early Break Band, Rochelle Phillips (left), performing at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) 12th annual Candlelight Vigil and Concert in Emancipation Park on Monday (November 19). Enjoying the performance (from second left) are State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green; Chief Executive Officer, CPFSA, Mrs. Rosalee Gage-Grey and Opposition Spokesman on Youth, Damion Crawford.

Harsher Penalties Being Considered for Persons Who Harm Children

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right) and children watch as Chief Executive Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Rosalee Gage-Grey (left), lights a candle in honour of children, who died under tragic circumstances over the last 12 months. Occasion was the CPFSA’s 12th annual Candlelight Vigil and Concert in Emancipation Park, St. Andrew on Monday (November 19).

State Minister Green Appeals for Jamaicans to Report Cases of Child Abuse

State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (second left) and Director of Regional Educational Services in the Ministry, Captain Dr. Kasan Troupe (left), engage with the newly installed executive of the National Secondary Students' Council (NSSC). They are (from third left): President, Fabian Morris; Treasurer, Aaliyah Campbell; General Secretary, Fabrizio Darby; and Public Relations Officer, Sandrene Campbell. Occasion was the installation ceremony for the NSSC's regional and national executive held on Tuesday (November 20), at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, St. Andrew.

New Students’ Council Executive Urged to be Agents of Change

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Adequate Internet Access for All Schools

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information continues to work with e-Learning Jamaica Company and the Universal Service Fund (USF), through the Tablets in Schools Programme, to ensure adequate Internet access to all schools. “The audit has been completed re access to Internet, and steps are now being taken to support those schools that currently do not have any connectivity....

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

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All Basic Schools Must Become Certified – Senator Reid

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says that all basic schools must become certified with the Early Childhood Commission (EEC). This, he noted, is in keeping with the Government’s commitment to improve the quality of early-childhood education “giving our babies every opportunity to be properly nurtured and to have highly trained teachers at their disposal”....

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, takes a selfie with (from left) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Education Specialist, Rebecca Tortello, Principal of The Queen’s School, Jennifer Williams, and students. The occasion was the observance of The World’s Largest Lesson on Wednesday (November 14) at the school’s Constant Spring Road address in Kingston. The Minister made a special presentation to the students as part of the activities to observe the day. The World’s Largest Lesson is part of a global effort to promote the Global Goals for Sustainable Development. These goals are designed to tackle a range of development challenges and keep the planet fair, healthy and sustainable.

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Minister Reid Attends World’s Largest Lesson Event at the Queen’s School

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, takes a selfie with (from left) United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Education Specialist, Rebecca Tortello, Principal of The Queen’s School, Jennifer Williams, and students. The occasion was the observance of The World’s Largest Lesson on Wednesday (November 14) at the school’s Constant Spring Road address in Kingston. The Minister...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator, the Hon Ruel Reid, offers words of comfort to students of the John Rollins Success Primary in St. James during a visit to the school on Thursday (November 15) to offer support to the students and staff following the tragic loss of three students of the institution in a motor vehicle crash on Tuesday (November 13).

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Gov’t to Assist with Funeral Expenses of John Rollins Success Primary Students

The Government will be assisting with the funeral expenses of the three John Rollins Success Primary School students who were killed in a motor-vehicle accident along the Rose Hall Main Road in St. James on Tuesday (November 13). The three students, six-year-old Latisha Williams and sisters eight-year-old Tiara and 10-year-old Tianna Thompson, as well as the driver of the vehicle...

Students of Jamaica House Basic School performing at the launch of the Volunteer Project Competition on the grounds of Jamaica House Basic School on Tuesday (November 13).

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Youth Groups to Receive Funding for Refurbishing of Basic Schools

Three youth groups across the island will receive funding for the renovation of three basic schools under the Volunteer Project Competition. The 2018 staging of the competition, part of activities to mark Youth Month, was officially launched on Tuesday (November 13), on the grounds of Jamaica House Basic School in St. Andrew. It involves the joint collaboration of the Ministry...

“From a Christian perspective, if we know and appreciate that education is so important and the poor cannot afford it, to the extent that God has prospered us, we should give to those who can’t afford it,” Senator Reid said.

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Education Minister Says NCU’s Rescue Programme Should be Emulated

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has hailed Northern Caribbean University’s (NCU) Restoring Every Student’s Confidence Using Education (RESCUE) programme as something worthy of emulation throughout the entire sector. He was delivering the main address at NCU’s Alumni Homecoming Fundraising Banquet, held at Golf View Hotel in Mandeville, Manchester, on November 11. “From a Christian perspective,...

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CMU Develops Online Matriculation Programme

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) has partnered with United Kingdom-based education publishing and assessment company, the Pearson Corporation, to develop an online matriculation pathway for students. The pilot for the programme commenced in September. It offers alternative entrance through the online matriculation programme, allowing students the opportunity to sit those subjects required for enrolment. The online platform provides students with...