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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (second left), speaks with (from left) teacher, infant department at Jack’s Hill Primary School, Shawn Thompson; the school’s Board Chairman, Jermain Nairne; and Principal, Duane Forbes, during his visit to the school in St. Andrew on January 15.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (second left), speaks with (from left) teacher, infant department at Jack’s Hill Primary School, Shawn Thompson; the school’s Board Chairman, Jermain Nairne; and Principal, Duane Forbes, during his visit to the school in St. Andrew on January 15.

Education Minister Wants Infant Department in Every Primary School

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says he intends to establish an Infant Department at each primary school that is currently operating without one. Speaking with JIS News during a visit to Jack’s Hill Primary...
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, interacting with grade-one students at Jack’s Hill Primary School in rural St. Andrew during his visit on Monday, January 15.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, interacting with grade-one students at Jack’s Hill Primary School in rural St. Andrew during his visit on Monday, January 15.

Additional Support for Jack’s Hill Primary
State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, the Hon. Floyd Green.
State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, the Hon. Floyd Green.

Gov’t Provides Counselling, Relief Supplies in Wake of Fire
Ministry of Education, Youth and Information/LASCO 2017 Principal of the Year, Howard Salmon (right), and Teacher of the Year, Ingrid Peart-Wilmot, display their trophies during the awards ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, in December.
Ministry of Education, Youth and Information/LASCO 2017 Principal of the Year, Howard Salmon (right), and Teacher of the Year, Ingrid Peart-Wilmot, display their trophies during the awards ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, in December.

Lasco Principal of the Year Supports Removal of Shift System from Schools
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre); and National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (2nd left), and Principal of Oracabessa Primary School, Gregory Davis (right), display a symbolic cheque for US$67,515 (approximately J$8.4 million), which was presented by Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki (left), to purchase a new bus for Oracabessa Primary School. The presentation was made at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (January 10). The bus is being provided under the Government of Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project. Oracabessa Primary School is located in Western St. Mary for which Mr. Montague is the Member of Parliament. Looking on is Howard Foster, General Sales and Marketing Manager for Toyota Jamaica Limited, which will provide the bus.
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre); and National Security Minister, Hon. Robert Montague (2nd left), and Principal of Oracabessa Primary School, Gregory Davis (right), display a symbolic cheque for US$67,515 (approximately J$8.4 million), which was presented by Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki (left), to purchase a new bus for Oracabessa Primary School. The presentation was made at the Office of the Prime Minister on Wednesday (January 10). The bus is being provided under the Government of Japan’s Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project. Oracabessa Primary School is located in Western St. Mary for which Mr. Montague is the Member of Parliament. Looking on is Howard Foster, General Sales and Marketing Manager for Toyota Jamaica Limited, which will provide the bus.

Gov’t of Japan to Provide New School Bus for Oracabessa Primary

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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), speaks at the signing of a grant agreement with the Japan Grassroots Human Security Project at the Office of the Prime Minister on January 10. Listening (from second left) are: Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki, and Principal, Oracabessa Primary School, Gregory Davis.
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Education Minister Wants Bus System for Students in All Parishes

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is on a mission to create a national school bus system, which will provide transportation for students in all parishes. Speaking at the signing of an $8 million Japan Grassroots Human Security Grant agreement with the Ambassador of Japan, His Excellency Hiromasa Yamazaki, on January 10 at the Office...
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Director of Kemtek Development and Construction Limited, Sylvester Tulloch (left), hands over a $1 million scholarship cheque to benefit four students of The Mico University College during a ceremony at the institution’s Marescaux Road address in Kingston on January 8. The students are Brian Scott (2nd left); Shanique Ffrench (3rd left); Kenique Walker (centre) and Damion Smith (2nd right). Principal of The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock (3rd right); and Director of Administration and Special Projects, Kemtek Development and Construction Limited, Karl Tulloch, share the moment.
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Mico Working Towards Full University Status

Pro-Chancellor of The Mico University College, Professor Neville Ying, says the teacher-training institution is far advanced in its plans to become a full university. He informed that two meetings have already been held with Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, to move the process forward. “We put our value proposition to the Education Minister and then...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. (FILE)
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Education Regulation Review Far Advanced

A review of the Education Regulation of 1980, which outlines the framework under which all schools should operate, is at an advanced stage of completion. The review is expected to address matters directly and indirectly impacting students’ performance. These include guidelines regarding instruction hours across school days; safety precautions and equipment; and student behaviour, among other factors. This was disclosed...
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Exam Results Encouraging – Senator Reid

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is expressing optimism with the results of examinations done at the national level in 2017. In a national broadcast on January 7 to mark the start of the second term of the 2017/2018 school year, Mr. Reid said the results from the Grade Four Literacy and Numeracy Test were “particularly...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. (FILE)
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Grooming and Nutrition Policy for Schools to Be Outlined

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Ministry intends to outline the proposed grooming and nutrition policy for schools this academic term. In a national broadcast on January 7, Senator Reid said this is aimed at promoting a healthier lifestyle among students. The Minister pointed out that last year, Jamaica did not have a persistent...
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The Hon. Senator Ruel Reid, CD, Minister of Education, Youth and Information.
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Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, Minister of Education, Youth and Information Back to School National Broadcast

Good Evening. As we begin this new school term, let me take this opportunity to extend Happy New Year greetings to all stakeholders in our education system including our hard working teachers, students, parents, board members, administrative, ancillary, and Ministry of Education, Youth and Information staff. Each new year brings with it opportunities for renewal and a new focus, and...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. (FILE)
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Physical Activity Must Be Incorporated into Teaching

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has called on teachers to incorporate physical activity and play into teaching at all levels of the primary and secondary school systems, in order to enhance students’ learning. Speaking at the Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) Joint Alumni Professional Development Conference 2018, at the Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College in...
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