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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right) and Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (left), unveil a plaque to officially hand over a new classroom block at the Mandeville Primary and Junior High School on November 2. At left is Head Boy of the school, Kevanny Gayle.
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right) and Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF), Omar Sweeney (left), unveil a plaque to officially hand over a new classroom block at the Mandeville Primary and Junior High School on November 2. At left is Head Boy of the school, Kevanny Gayle.

Canteen at Mandeville Primary School to be Expanded

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says $10 million will be allocated for expansion of the canteen at the Mandeville Primary and Junior High School, in Manchester. Speaking at the official opening and handover ceremony for...
The Ministry of Education’s main office, 2 National Heroes Circle.
The Ministry of Education’s main office, 2 National Heroes Circle.

Ministry of Education Appoints New Permanent Secretary
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), in discussion with Executive Director of HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Wayne Wesley, while at a symposium and awards ceremony organized by the agency, for Community Training Interventions trainers and coordinators, held on Friday (November 4), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in Downtown, Kingston.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), in discussion with Executive Director of HEART Trust/NTA, Dr. Wayne Wesley, while at a symposium and awards ceremony organized by the agency, for Community Training Interventions trainers and coordinators, held on Friday (November 4), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, in Downtown, Kingston.

Gov’t Mandates HEART Trust to Expand Its Community Intervention Programme
The JIS Heritage Competition comprises three categories – Essay, Poster and Photo.
The JIS Heritage Competition comprises three categories – Essay, Poster and Photo.

JIS Extends Heritage Month Competition
Managing Director at the National Education Trust, Marcia Phillips-Dawkins, addressing a JIS Think Tank
Managing Director at the National Education Trust, Marcia Phillips-Dawkins, addressing a JIS Think Tank

Education Trust Invites Donor Support

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Principal of the John Rollins Success Primary School in Rose Hall, St. James, Yvonne Miller Wisdom (right); Administrative Assistant, Hervilyn Forbes (centre); Teacher, Margaret Harwood; and students, stand beside the attractively decorated drum in which the school is accepting relief supplies for Haitian students. The school is collecting canned foods, items of clothing, water and toiletries, which will be sent to Haiti through Food For The Poor to assist young victims of Hurricane Matthew.
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John Rollins Success Primary Helping Children in Haiti

Students and teachers at the John Rollins Success Primary School in Rose Hall, St. James, are moving to assist students in Haiti, who have been hard hit by the recent passage of Hurricane Matthew. Principal of the institution, Yvonne Miller-Wisdom told JIS News that through the urging of students, the school has decided to accept donations of items, which will...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (3rd left), is in light discussion with Chairman of the Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force (JDETF), Leo Gilling (left), at the launch of the Pledge 2 Build Campaign on November 1 at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston. Chairman of the National Education Trust (NET), Nicholas Scott (2nd left), and Executive Director of the Jamaica Diaspora Institute, Neville Ying, shared in the conversation.
Education

Gov’t Increasing Support for Primary Schools

The Government will be increasing support for primary schools in the next financial year. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said that subvention to schools will be increased from an average of $800 per student to $2,500. In addition, $15 million will be provided per parish, to ensure that a reliable maintenance programme is in...
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Chair of the National Child Month Committee, Dr. Pauline Mullings. (File)
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Scores of High-School Students to Participate in Youth Forum

Scores of students are expected to attend the National Child Month Committee’s (NCMC) annual Youth Forum scheduled for Friday (November 4) at the St. Andrew Parish Church Hall, 16 Ellesmere Road, Kingston. To be held under the theme ‘Healthy Children Build a Stronger Nation’, the forum will be a day-long interactive event, which will see students at the secondary level...
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Schools Urged to Look Out For Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is advising schools to be on the lookout for symptoms of hand, foot and mouth disease (HMFD) among children. Initial signs of the disease include fever and general malaise (poor appetite, aches and pain, etc.).  These symptoms generally last for one to two days before a blister-like rash appears on the hands, feet...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green. (FILE)
Education

Church Invited to Partner with Education Ministry

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is inviting the church to partner with the Ministry to expand its role in the development of young people. Addressing a church service to launch National Youth Month (November), on Sunday (October 30), at the Steer Town New Testament Church of God, in St. Ann, Mr....
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), interacts with children from St. Christopher School for the Deaf, during the church service to launch National Youth Month (November), at the Steer Town New Testament Church of God, in St. Ann., on Sunday, October 30. The Month will be observed under the theme: ‘Energizing Youth’ .
Education

Jamaicans Urged to Protect Youth from Harm

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, has called on Jamaicans to be more sensitive to the needs of young persons and to protect them from harm. Citing the recent killing of a student on a bus in Kingston, the State Minister said that “too many of us turn a blind eye to...
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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid delivering the keynote address at the 2016 EduVision awards banquet at the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on October 27.
Education

Educators Encouraged to Use More Technology

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is encouraging educators in Jamaica to employ more technology in the teaching and learning process. Delivering the keynote address at the 2016 EduVision Awards Banquet at the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on October 27, Minister Reid said the push for the use of more...
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