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Drummers of the Jamaica Combined Cadet Force (JCCF) practise in preparation for a parade.

Education Ministry Increasing Uniformed Groups in Schools

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, under its Safety and Security Programme, is on a mission to increase the number of uniformed groups in schools. The move is part of measures to improve discipline among students. Research shows that...

Principal of Petersfield Primary and Infant School, Susan Rattray Hammond, speaks to students in a classroom

Petersfield Primary Implements Activities to Improve Performance in Maths

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), converses with J Wray and Nephew (JWN) Foundation Chairman, Clement “Jimmy” Lawrence (left) and Chairperson of the Early Childhood Commission, Trisha Williams-Singh, at the handover ceremony for the expanded Middlesex Infant School in Holland Bamboo, St. Elizabeth, on September 28. The school was upgraded by the JWN Foundation at a cost of over $30 million.

Education State Minister Says Parent Places Are Needed At ECIs

Minister of State for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), assists Mikahla Silvera (second right) as she works on a computer in the laboratory at the Oracabessa Primary School in St. Mary, which was officially opened on Friday (September 28). Carrdavia White (left) and Daena Edwards also try out coumputers.The lab, which has 18 work stations, was established by the Issa Trust Foundation in conjunction with the Oracabessa Foundation.

PHOTOS: Opening Ceremony for Oracabessa Primary School Computer Lab

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), speaks with Minister of Transport and Mining, Hon. Robert Montague, at the launch of the Women in Maritime Association Caribbean (WiMAC) SeaPerch Underwater Robotics Programme at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) in Kingston on Thursday (September 27). In the background is President of the CMU, Professor Fritz Pinnock.

Students to Gain Skills in Underwater Robotics

8 years ago Education

Reading Critical for Positive Learning Outcomes

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says that the ability of children to read and develop critical thinking skills from an early age is essential for ensuring positive learning outcomes. “Our students have to be able to read, interpret and apply concepts and explain themselves in a written form. This is a skill set that...

Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean

8 years ago Education

950 Primary Schools to Receive Tablets and Computers

Some 950 primary schools across the island are to receive tablets and computers over the next four months. Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, informed JIS News that 600 institutions will be equipped by the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC), and the remaining 350 by eLearning Jamaica. She said that the devices will...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), has the attention of (from second left), J. Wray & Nephew Foundation Manager, Michelle Samuels; Chairman of the J. Wray & Nephew Foundation, Clement “Jimmy” Lawrence, and Early Childhood Commission Chairman, Trisha Williams-Singh, at the handover ceremony for the renovated Middlesex Infant School in Holland Bamboo, St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday, September 26.

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

More Early-Childhood Institutions Certified

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says the total number of certified early-childhood institutions (ECIs) across the island has increased to 128. Speaking on September 26 at the handover ceremony for the renovated Middlesex Infant School in Holland Bamboo, St. Elizabeth, the State Minister pointed out that two years ago, there were no...

8 years ago Education

More Early-Childhood Institutions Certified

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.

8 years ago EducationPrime Minister

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 direction, which challenges the very core of how we traditionally see universities, and it solidifies opportunity for innovative enterprise. I...

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.

8 years ago EducationInformation

State Minister Calls for Partnerships to Upgrade Early-Childhood Institutions

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is calling for increased partnerships for the upgrading of the country’s early-childhood institutions. “Since we all know that if we don’t get it right at the start we will have to play catch-up, shouldn’t we be coalescing and getting partnership, resources at the earliest stage?,” he asked....

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.

8 years ago Education

FESTO Centre A Journey of Love and Determination

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...