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Manager for Public-Private Partnership at the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris (left), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, recently.
Manager for Public-Private Partnership at the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris (left), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, recently.

National Education Trust Partners with JDETF to Raise US$2 Million

The National Education Trust (NET), set up under the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, will coordinate the efforts of the Jamaica Diaspora Education Task Force (JDETF) to raise US$2 million. The JDETF has partnered with organisations in Jamaica and...
In this file photo, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), adjusts the collar of a student at Spanish Town High School, during a tour of the institution.
In this file photo, Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), adjusts the collar of a student at Spanish Town High School, during a tour of the institution.

Support for Spanish Town High to Transition from Shift System
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre), in a meeting with stakeholders from Cumberland High School and Ministry personnel at the institution on November 14. Others are (from left): Dean of Discipline, René Level; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Eastern, Colin Fagan; Board Chairman, Rupert Pryce and Principal of the school, Michael Brydson.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre), in a meeting with stakeholders from Cumberland High School and Ministry personnel at the institution on November 14. Others are (from left): Dean of Discipline, René Level; Member of Parliament for St. Catherine South Eastern, Colin Fagan; Board Chairman, Rupert Pryce and Principal of the school, Michael Brydson.

Security to be Improved at Cumberland High
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right) makes an address to the National Youth Parliament, held at Gordon House in Kingston on November 14.
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right) makes an address to the National Youth Parliament, held at Gordon House in Kingston on November 14.

Young People Take on Pivotal Issues
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), applauds principals inducted into the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) Executive Principals’ League, during a ceremony held recently at The Marriott Hotel Courtyard, in New Kingston. They are (from second left) Principal, York Castle High, Raymon Treasure; Principal of Belmont Academy, Rayon Simpson; Principal at the Petersfield Primary and Infant, Susan Rattray-Hammond; Principal of Ardenne High, Nadine Molloy; Principal for Manchester High, Jasford Gabriel; and Principal of Allman Town Primary, Kandi-Lee Crooks-Smith.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), applauds principals inducted into the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) Executive Principals’ League, during a ceremony held recently at The Marriott Hotel Courtyard, in New Kingston. They are (from second left) Principal, York Castle High, Raymon Treasure; Principal of Belmont Academy, Rayon Simpson; Principal at the Petersfield Primary and Infant, Susan Rattray-Hammond; Principal of Ardenne High, Nadine Molloy; Principal for Manchester High, Jasford Gabriel; and Principal of Allman Town Primary, Kandi-Lee Crooks-Smith.

Six Inducted into Executive Principals’ League

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The Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre.
Education

Cabinet to Consider Proposal For District Constables at Transport Centre

Cabinet is to consider a proposal to engage 25 District Constables for the maintenance of public order, particularly at the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre. Director of Safety and Security in Schools, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Coleridge Minto, said Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, will take the proposal to Cabinet. Mr. Minto, who was addressing...
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Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean (right), greets Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard (centre), at the launch of Parent Month, held today (November 11), at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, in New Kingston. At left is Special Education Consultant, Dr. Polly Bowes-Howell.
Education

NPSC to Host Education Fair Nov. 16

Come November 16, the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), will host its third of four education fairs for the fiscal year, to promote programmes offered by key social-service providers. The event, to be held at the Half-Way Tree Transportation Centre, in St. Andrew, will also be used to encourage students to cultivate behaviours that can help in their developmental and...
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Education Officer with Region One of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Sharon Smith-Whyte (right), delivers words of encouragement to a group of Pembroke Hall High School students, during a National Day of Prayer service at the school on Friday (November 11). Mrs. Smith-Whyte was at the school delivering a charge on behalf of Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, for students and educators to unite in prayer for protection and peace. National Day of Prayer was staged in schools across the island.
Education

Teachers and Students Hail National Day of Prayer

Teachers and students have hailed as inspirational the move by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information to declare today (November 11), a National Day of Prayer for the education system. Spanish Teacher at Pembroke Hall High School in St. Andrew, Suzette Hibbert, said it is very good that the Government recognises the challenges faced by educators and the impact...
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Members of the St. Peter Claver Cub Scout Pack, bow their heads in prayer at the Scout Association of Jamaica National Founder’s Day church service held on Sunday, February 23, at the Faith Cathedral Deliverance Centre, 104 Waltham Park Road, Kingston 10. (File)
Education

Education Minister Urges Participation in Day of Prayer in all Schools Nov. 11

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is inviting the participation of all relevant stakeholders in staging a National Day of Prayer on Friday, November 11, at all levels of the education system. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says early-childhood, primary, secondary and tertiary-level institutions should hold a morning devotion between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m., and in...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. (FILE)
Education

Education Ministry Explores Wellness Programme for Teachers

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is looking to start a Staff Wellness Programme for teachers and school administrators, following preliminary discussions with the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA). Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said the programme is being considered against the background of the recent sudden death of Spanish Town High teacher, Shanorayo Hemmings-Neil, as well as...
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Manager for Public-Private Partnership at the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris (left), provides details about the work of the Trust during a recent JIS Think Tank. At right is Managing Director of NET, Marcia Phillips Dawkins.
Education

Donors Contribute $45 Million to Schools Through Education Trust

The National Education Trust (NET) has received contributions valued at approximately $45 million from donors for calendar year to date. Manager for Public-Private Relationship at the NET, Latoya Harris, said that some 81 schools, one tertiary institution and one children’s home have benefited from items such as books, computers, food, clothing, medical equipment and school supplies from local and overseas...
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President and Chairman of Spatial Innovision Ltd., Mr. Silburn Clarke (left), Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Educational Planning Unit of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dasmine Kennedy (centre) and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Mrs. Audrey Sewell, sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the management of geographical information systems (GIS) technology in 57 secondary and tertiary schools, during a ceremony at the Knutsford Court Hotel in Kingston on May 4. (File image)
Education

More Schools to Receive Free GIS Software

More institutions are to receive free geographical information systems (GIS) technology for training and research purposes. Senior GIS Manager and Trainer in the National Spatial Data Management Division (NSDMD), Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation, Simone Lloyd, said that 57 schools have received GIS software to date and the technology will be rolled out to other institutions over time....
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