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

No Advisory to Close Schools Today – Education Ministry

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is reiterating that schools should NOT be closed without prior approval from the Ministry. Information reaching the Ministry is that some teachers who turned up for work and in some cases principals had...

Top-performing high school students at a recognition and awards ceremony held recently at St. Georgie's College in Kingston, and organised by the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS)

Top Students Awarded by JAPSS

Senior Director of Corporate Planning and Strategic Development at the HEART Trust/ NTA, Nicole Manning, makes her presentation at a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) job fair at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St. James on March 8.

Heart Trust/NTA Addressing Training Gaps in BPO Sector

A robotics team from the Mona School of Engineering, University of the West Indies (UWI), demonstrate their innovation during a function hosted by the Gender Committee for the Offices of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet at Jamaica House on Friday (March 9). From left are: Sasha-Lee Lewis; Zoe Saunders; and Stefany Hanson.

More Calls for Females to Pursue Careers in Science and Technology

Japan Provides $31 Million Grant for New Classrooms at Two Rural Schools

Principal, Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts, Dr. Nicholeen DeGrasse-Johnson (second right), speaking during the opening ceremony for the institution’s annual Research in the Arts Day on Wednesday, March 7. The event was held at the College’s Arthur Wint Drive campus in Kingston. Others (from left) are Pastor of Temple of Light Centre for Spiritual Living, Reverend John Scott; Patricia Newland, daughter of one of the College’s co-founders, Sheila Barnett; and Jamaican broadcast pioneer, Alma Mock-Yen. The Day was observed under the theme ‘Embracing Our Inheritance: Founders and Findings’.

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Edna Manley College Celebrates Research in Arts Day 2018

The Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts commemorated its annual Research in the Arts Day on Wednesday, March 7 at the institution’s Arthur Wint Drive campus in Kingston, under the theme ‘Embracing Our Inheritance: Founders and Findings’. The Day formed part of the College’s observance of Founders’ Week 2018, from March 4 to 9. Principal, Dr. Nicholeen...

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Haile Selassie High to be re-opened on Thursday following Early Dismissal on Wednesday Due to noxious Fumes

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information wishes to advise that Haile Selassie High located on Spanish Town road in Kingston, will be reopened on Thursday March 8, 2018. This follows Wednesday’s early dismissal due to the presence of noxious fumes at the institution. Principal Lorenzo Ellis indicated that at about 6 this morning there was smoke and the smell...

Director of Sector Support Services at the Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Nordia Seymour-Hall (second right), displays a symbolic cheque for $3.5 million, courtesy of the organisers of the annual MoBay City Run charity event, during the presentation ceremony at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Western Jamaica Campus on Tuesday (March 6). Sharing in the moment (from left) are Acting Director, University of the West Indies, Western Jamaica Campus, Patrick Prendergast; Montego Bay Community College Lecturer, Vinette Fearon-Hall; University of Technology Western Campus Coordinator, Sophia McIntosh; and Executive Member of the MoBay City Run organizing committee, Conroy Thompson.

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ECC Remains Focused on Certifyng 300 Basic Schools by 2019

Director of Sector Support Services at the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Nordia Seymour-Hall, says the ECC remains focused on certifying approximately 300 basic schools by 2019. She emphasised the importance of this against the background of the early-childhood phase being regarded as one of the most critical stages of the education system. “This is what we call the formative years....

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), exchanges pleasantries with Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal, University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus, Professor Archibald McDonald, at the opening ceremony of the meetings of the UWI Technical Advisory Committees (TAC) at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge on March 6.

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Tertiary Institutions Offering New and in-Demand Courses – Senator Reid

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says that higher education in Jamaica is evolving, with more institutions being established and offering new and in-demand courses. “In addition, some of our local institutions have been improving their quality and are seeking to upgrade their status to degree-granting entities through the attainment of chartered status,” he said....

Custos of St. Andrew, Hon. Dr. Patricia Dunwell (centre), with Ideator of 2030 Youth Jamaica, Ockino A. Leslie (left) and Associate Executive Director of 2030 Youth Jamaica, Kadesha Croney, at the launch of the youth organisation, at the Mona Campus of the University of West Indies, on March 3.

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Custos Calls for Revival of Uniformed Groups in More Schools

Custos of St. Andrew, Hon. Dr. Patricia Dunwell, has called for the revival of uniformed groups, such as cadets and boy scouts, in more schools across Jamaica. Speaking at the launch of 2030 Youth Jamaica, at the Mona Campus of the University of the West Indies, on March 3, Dr. Dunwell said that over the years, there has been a...

The Central Sorting Office (CSO) at 6 - 10 South Camp Road Kingston. The office will provide some services of the General Post Office (GPO) while it is being renovated.

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GPO Downtown to Close Temporarily for Renovation

The General Post Office (GPO) located at the Corner of Barry and King Streets in Downtown Kingston will be temporarily closed to facilitate renovation, beginning Monday, March 5, 2018. Pensioners, PATH beneficiaries and the general public who use this facility will need to visit other Post and Telecommunications Department locations or select financial institutions to access the usual postal services....

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Ground to Be Broken for Five New High Schools

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says ground is to be broken in short order for five new high schools. Addressing a meeting of the Standing Finance Committee in the House of Representatives on March 1, Senator Reid informed that the Ministry will be working to have them completed within three to five years. Senator Reid...