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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), interacts with students at Mount St. Joseph Catholic High School in Mandeville, Manchester during a tour of the institution recently.

Gov’t to Invest $20 Million in Sixth-Form Block at Mount St. Joseph High

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be investing $20 million in the construction of a sixth-form block at the Mount St. Joseph Catholic High School in Manchester. The project will include classrooms, science laboratories, two visual arts rooms...

Principal, Maxfield Park Primary School, Beverley Gallimore-Vernon (right), shares the successes of her students from participating in the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) science quiz last year. She was speaking at the recent launch of the competition at JSIF’s Oxford Road offices in Kingston. Also pictured is President, Jamaica Institution of Engineers (JIE), Dwight Ricketts.

JSIF Quiz Hailed for Improving Science and Maths Scores

Communication Manager, e-Learning Jamaica Ltd., Kimona Gordon. (FILE)

Public Invited to Donate Toys and Books

The seven newly appointed Access to Information Youth Ambassadors share a photo opportunity at the induction ceremony held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) on November 29. They are (from left) Shaquille Johnson, Wolmer’s Boys School; Jevaun Johnson, Cornwall College; Charticia Robinson, Vauxhall High; Josh Pratt, Ardenne High; Shadae Graham, Westwood High; Nastacia Linton, William Knibb Memorial; and Shavelle Shaw, Wolmer’s Girls. The programme, spearheaded by the Access to Information (ATI) Unit, seeks to create greater awareness among the youth about the tenets of the ATI Act.

Seven Students Installed as Access to Information Youth Ambassadors

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, speaking during the launch of the Abilities Foundation’s Beauty Services Unit on November 28 at the Abilities Foundation’s Constant Spring Road address in Kingston.

Schools Being Retrofitted to Improve Disabled Access

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), tests the metal detector at Edith Dalton James High School that was officially commissioned into service on November 29. Observing is President, Edith Dalton James Past Students’ Association, Earle Roberts.

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Edith Dalton James High Gets Walk-Through Metal Detector

The Edith Dalton James High School in Kingston has been equipped with a walk-through metal detector, which will provide greater safety and security of students and staff. The device was provided under the US$4-million Improved Safety and Security in Schools Project, which involves collaboration among the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information; the United States Agency for International Development (USAID);...

Minister of Health, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton (second left), is in light conversation with (from left): State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green; Caribbean Regional Director, AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Dr. Kevin Harvey; and Acting Director, Health Services, Planning and Integration in the Ministry of Health, Dr. Simone Spence. Occasion was the launch of ‘Teen Hub’ on November 28, at the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre, St. Andrew.

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Teen Hub Opens in Half-Way Tree Transport Centre

Adolescents who use the Half-Way Tree Transport Centre in St. Andrew now have a safe and healthy space where they can do their homework and conduct research, while benefiting from counselling and other services. The newly renovated space, dubbed ‘Teen Hub’, is a collaborative effort of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation; Ministry of Health; and the Ministry of Education, Youth and...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. (FILE)

8 years ago EducationInformationYouth

Class Sizes to be Reduced

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information intends to reduce the size of classes at the nation’s schools as part of measures to improve student achievement. “I am working on a budget to do so,” said portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. He was speaking at the launch of a special curriculum for children with learning disabilities held on...

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

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Youth at the Centre of Development – Senator Reid

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says young people are at the heart of the Government’s economic development programme. He noted that policies and programmes have been put in place to fully engage the youth and ensure that they have access to education and training, to take full advantage of opportunities in the country. “We...

Awardees who submitted outstanding posters in Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition for 2017, share a moment with executive members of the JIS and sponsors of the competition at Mona Visitors’ Lodge in St. Andrew on Monday, November 27. At second right (back row) is Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the JIS, Donna-Marie Rowe and at third right is Deputy CEO, Ian Boyne.

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JIS Awards Students in Heritage Competition

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has awarded 21 students for outstanding essays, posters and photographs submitted in the 2017 staging of the agency’s Heritage Competition, which was held under the theme ‘How would you like to see Jamaica in another 55 years?’. These students were awarded on Monday, November 27, at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge in St. Andrew, during the...

Winner in the poster segment of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition for 2017, Akeem Plummer, shows off his winning the poster.

8 years ago EducationHeritage Competition 2016

Akeem Has Big Dreams

Winner of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Poster Competition for 2017, Akeem Plummer, wants to become a medical doctor – a good one, who will help people like himself who come from modest circumstances. “I want to help people. I know that I may not be a millionaire… but with my passion for science and my willingness to help...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green. (FILE)

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Youth Ambassadors Receive Instruments of Office

Six youth leaders were presented with instruments of office to begin their two-year tenure as Youth Ambassadors for Jamaica, during an induction ceremony at King’s House on Thursday (November 23). The Youth Ambassadors will serve from November 2017 to October 2019 in three portfolio areas – Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Commonwealth, and the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Responsibilities of...