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Dean of the Faculty of Workforce Development and Continuing Education at the Montego Bay Community College, Mrs. Karen Gayle, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ in Montego Bay on November 7.
Dean of the Faculty of Workforce Development and Continuing Education at the Montego Bay Community College, Mrs. Karen Gayle, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ in Montego Bay on November 7.

Mobay Community College Expands Funeral Services Course to Corporate Area

Funeral home workers in Kingston, St. Andrew and surrounding areas will be able to access training and certification come January 2017. This, as the Montego Bay Community College will be taking its Associate Degree programme in Funeral Services and Mortuary...
Senior Advisor in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Robert Miller.
Senior Advisor in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Robert Miller.

Countries In Region Urged to Adopt Licensing System for Teachers
State Minister in the Education, Youth and Information Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green (2nd left), speaks with Grove Town Primary School student Shakelia Knight (centre); and Office of the Children’s Registry Child Ambassador, Denae Edwards (right) at the Caribbean Child Research Conference held recently, at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville. At left is Conference Chair and Acting Director of the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES), Dr. Aldrie Henry-Lee.
State Minister in the Education, Youth and Information Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green (2nd left), speaks with Grove Town Primary School student Shakelia Knight (centre); and Office of the Children’s Registry Child Ambassador, Denae Edwards (right) at the Caribbean Child Research Conference held recently, at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville. At left is Conference Chair and Acting Director of the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES), Dr. Aldrie Henry-Lee.

Education Ministry Looking at School Bus System for Corporate Area
Principal of Holland High School, Pauline Reid (2nd left), enjoys a moment with 6th form students and teachers at the institution. Mrs. Reid credits the strong support system and family setting to the success of students in external examinations.
Principal of Holland High School, Pauline Reid (2nd left), enjoys a moment with 6th form students and teachers at the institution. Mrs. Reid credits the strong support system and family setting to the success of students in external examinations.

Holland High School Basking in CSEC and CAPE Success
Acting Principal of the Montego Bay Community College, Dr. Maureen Nelson (centre), speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s western offices in Montego Bay, St. James, on November 7. With Dr. Nelson are (from left): the College’s Dean of Workforce Development and Continuing Studies, Mrs. Karen Gayle and the Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Mr. Ruiz Warren.
Acting Principal of the Montego Bay Community College, Dr. Maureen Nelson (centre), speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ at the agency’s western offices in Montego Bay, St. James, on November 7. With Dr. Nelson are (from left): the College’s Dean of Workforce Development and Continuing Studies, Mrs. Karen Gayle and the Director of Marketing and Public Relations, Mr. Ruiz Warren.

Montego Bay Community College Expanding Courses

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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

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 a new classroom block at the institution, on November 2, the Minister informed that the money will be available in...
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The Ministry of Education’s main office, 2 National Heroes Circle.
Education

Ministry of Education Appoints New Permanent Secretary

The Ministry of Education, Youth, and Information (MOEYI) has announced the appointment of Mr. Deanroy Bernard as Permanent Secretary effective Monday, November 7, 2016. Education Minister, Senator Ruel Reid made the announcement on Friday, November 4. Mr. Bernard is an attorney-at-law and a career public servant, who has served in senior positions in the Ministry of National Security, Ministry of...
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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.
Education

Gov’t Mandates HEART Trust to Expand Its Community Intervention Programme

The Government has mandated the HEART Trust /NTA to expand its Community Training Interventions (CTI) programme to more areas across the island so that unattached youth can obtain skills. Addressing the organisation’s Community Training Interventions and Special Programmes symposium and awards Ceremony, State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green said young people, who are...
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The JIS Heritage Competition comprises three categories – Essay, Poster and Photo.
EducationHeritage Competition 2016

JIS Extends Heritage Month Competition

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has extended the deadline for the submission of entries for its 2016 Heritage Month Essay, Poster and Photo competitions to midnight on Sunday, November 13. The Essay Competition is being hosted by the agency for the sixth time, while the poster competition is in its third year and the photo competition was introduced for the...
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Managing Director at the National Education Trust, Marcia Phillips-Dawkins, addressing a JIS Think Tank
Education

Education Trust Invites Donor Support

The National Education Trust (NET) is inviting donor support to fund the construction and maintenance of Jamaica’s education infrastructure. The Trust, established in 2010, is a registered charitable organisation within the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, and is mandated to provide the material and financial resources needed for the development of the country’s education system. The objective is to...
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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.
Education

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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