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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses the launch and inaugural conference of the National Association of Deans of Discipline (NADD), held at the Sunscape Resort in Montego Bay, St. James on Thursday, July 6.

CCTVs to be Installed in Secondary Schools

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Government will be installing closed circuit television (CCTV) systems in secondary institutions shortly as part of a programme aimed at improving school safety and security. “There are resources...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses Thursday’s (July 6) sitting of the Senate.

Integrity Commission will Strengthen Anti-Corruption Measures – Senator Reid

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

Education Ministry Commences Procurement Process for Literature Texts

Personnel from the Institute of Jamaica and Highway 2000 East-West presenting resources to the Freetown Primary School in Clarendon for biodiversity education and garden maintenance.

Two More Schools Targeted for Biodiversity Programme

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard (left), listens to United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director, Maura Barry Boyle, at a grant agreement signing ceremony for a Safety and Security in Schools Project, at the Ministry in Kingston, on July 3.

USAID Provides US$3 Million for Safety and Security In Schools Project

9 years ago Education

Principals and Teachers Invited to Apply for Lasco Awards

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, through the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) and in partnership with LASCO, is inviting principals and teachers to apply for the 2017-2018 LASCO Principal and Teacher of the Year awards. The competition provides meaningful professional experiences and exposure to all who participate. It permits the profession to showcase outstanding performers as models for the...

9 years ago Education

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants and CCCJ Sign MOU

The world’s largest professional accountancy body, the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to collaborate and develop the profession in Jamaica. The MOU was signed during the CCCJ’s 15th annual conference, which was held recently. Executive Director of the CCCJ, Dr. Donna Powell Wilson,...

Students participate in a Youth Environmental Advocacy Programme (YEAP) regional session at the Mount Alvernia High School in St. James recently.

9 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEducation

Schools Urged to Participate in Youth Environment Advocacy Programme

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation is calling for schools to participate in its Youth Environment Advocacy Programme (YEAP), which seeks to empower students to respond to environmental concerns. Senior Director in the Environment and Risk Management Division of the Ministry, Gillian Guthrie, said YEAP, launched in July 2016, aims to engage students in environmental advocacy as well...

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), addresses parents and students at Pembroke Hall Primary School’s awards ceremony, held on June 29 at the school.

9 years ago Education

Parents Urged to Support PTAs

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is urging parents to support schools by becoming actively involved in Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs). Mr. Green, who was speaking at the Pembroke Hall Primary School Excellence Awards ceremony on June 29 at the school, in Kingston, said that parents play an integral role in the development and...

Executive Director of the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica, Dr. Donna Powell Wilson (centre), addresses Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ recently. Observing from left are: Principal of Excelsior Community College in Kingston and Chair of the Curriculum Development Committee in the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ), Philmore McCarthy, and Principal of Knox Community College and President of the Association of Principals and Vice Principals of Community Colleges, Dr. Gordon Cowans.

9 years ago Education

Community Colleges Providing Access to Affordable Tertiary Education

With a student population of between 10,000 and 12,000 in any given year, Jamaica’s community colleges have become a game changer in tertiary landscape. In 1974, they were established to accommodate students pursuing sixth form studies. Forty-three years later, the system has transformed into one of the most affordable, flexible and accessible means to tertiary education, offering to Jamaicans a...

Director General of the Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA), Nari Williams-Singh (2nd right), presents a novelty cheque for $750,000 to Principal of Westwood High School, Karen Francis (left), to assist with rebuilding efforts of the institution in Trelawny following a massive fire on May 3, which destroyed the kitchen, dining room, tuck room and the matron’s quarters. Westwood past student and JCAA Deputy Director General for Corporate Services, Nichole Morgan (right), led the charge to secure the funds. Sharing in the moment are Westwood High students Deaundra Dobson (2nd left); and Shaneisia Bailey.

9 years ago EducationTransport

JCAA Donates to Westwood High School Rebuilding Effort

The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) has answered the call for assistance by the Westwood High School donating $750,000 towards the rebuilding effort being undertaken by the all-girls institution following a massive fire last month. JCAA Director General, Nari Williams-Singh, tells JIS News that the authority felt compelled to respond after receiving the request for help. “When the extent of...

9 years ago Education

Graduates Urged to Set Goals

Education Officer for Region Six, Dr. Euphemia Burke-Robinson, has implored graduates of Newell High School in St. Elizabeth to set goals for themselves and exhibit the right attitude going forward. “Have a goal in mind, write it down and work towards it. There is a difference between those who have a goal and those who just turn up,” she said....