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Chairman of the Early-Childhood Commission (ECC), Trisha Williams Singh (right), listens as Projects Manager at Sandals Foundation, Sydney Henry (left) makes a point. Occasion was the Early-Childhood Development Sector Planning Forum held recently at The Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston. Sharing in the discussion are Early-Childhood Development Services Manager at the ECC, Evelyn Walden-West; and President, Rockhouse Foundation, Peter Rose.

Stakeholders Pledge Continued Support for Early-Childhood Development

Several public- and private-sector stakeholders have given their commitment to strengthening partnerships with the Early Childhood Commission (ECC) for the development of the sector. At a planning forum held recently at The Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston, several representatives...

Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake (2nd left) and Interim President, Northern Caribbean University (NCU), Professor Marilyn Anderson (2nd right), holding the signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at a signing ceremony, held on December 5 at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs National Headquarters in Kingston. Others (from left) are: Director, Human Resource and Administration, Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Karen Thompson and Professor and Dean of the College of Natural and Applied Science, Allied Health and Nursing at NCU, Dr. Vincent Wright. The partnership will focus on the recruitment and training of youth in technical and vocational education as well as supporting and strengthening 4-H Clubs.

Jamaica 4-H Clubs Signs MOU for the Training of Young Persons

A section of audience at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information Region 3, Quality Education Circle 31 stakeholders Forum held recently at the Troy High School in Southern Trelawny.

Quality Education Circle Improving Outcomes in Schools

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (right), is greeted by Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (2nd left), on arrival at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston recently for the 2016/17 LASCO Teacher and Principal of the Year awards ceremony. Mr. Holness was the guest speaker. Looking on, from left, are: LASCO Manufacturing Limited Managing Director, Robert Parkins; and Deputy Executive Chairman of LASCO Affiliated Companies, Peter Chin.

Gov’t to Develop Programmes to Enhance the Well-Being of Teachers

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), conserves with Deputy Executive Chairman of LASCO Affiliated Companies, Peter Chin, during the 2016/17 LASCO Teacher and Principal of the Year awards ceremony, held recently at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.

Teachers to Play a Role in Maintaining Moral Standards

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Gov’t to Make Significant Investments in the Early Childhood Sector

Senior Advisor in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Robert Miller, says as the economy experiences more growth, the Government will be making significant investments in the early childhood sector. He was addressing the Dudley Grant Memorial Trust, Early Childhood Development Conference held on Friday (December 2) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. The Conference was held...

Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake (left) shakes hands with Director General in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Don McGlashan (right) during the handing over ceremony for the Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund agriculture scholarship programme on December 2 at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs Headquarters in Kingston. Looking on is second year agricultural student at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education and scholarship beneficiary, Ayanna Creary.

9 years ago Education

164 Students Receive Scholarships Under the Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund

Some 164 agriculture students have received scholarships valued at $9.4 million through the Rio Tinto Alcan Legacy Fund. The scholarships were presented during a function held on December 2 at the Jamaica 4-H Clubs Headquarters in Kingston. Under the agreement between Rio Tinto and the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, the fund will give assistance to students pursuing agricultural studies at vocational,...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (second left), with participants in the Kingston and St. Andrew Family Court Parenting School, during a parents exposition, held at 55A Duke Street in downtown Kingston, today (December 2). They are (from left) Anne Blake, Salomie Peterkin-Hall, Errol Hall and Nordia Strachan.

9 years ago Education

Revamped Values and Attitude Campaign to Begin in 2017

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be rolling out its revamped National Values and Attitude campaign next year. The campaign will promote good role models for children in school and the community, appoint values and attitude champions in schools and other organisations, involve parents, and engage the public using traditional and new media. Speaking at a parents exposition,...

Parent Mentors recite the Affirmation of Parent Mentor Pledge, at the National Parenting Support Commission’s (NPSC) inaugural Parent Mentor Awards ceremony held on November 30 at Waterfalls on Old Hope Road.

9 years ago Education

20 Parent Mentors Honoured by NPSC

Twenty parent mentors from across the island have been recognised by the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) for service to their communities. The mentors, representing 24 parent clubs, were honoured at the first annual Parent Mentors Awards ceremony held on Tuesday (November 29) at Waterfalls on Old Hope Road. Awards were presented for Parent Support Leader of the Year, Parent...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), presents the 2016 Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Roll of Honour award to Juno Gayle (centre) at the award presentation ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on November 29. Sharing the moment is State Minster, Hon. Floyd Green.

9 years ago Education

Senator Reid Hails JTA 2016 Roll of Honour Awardee

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has hailed 2016 Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Roll of Honour awardee Juno Gayle as a fine example of excellence, commitment, and integrity in the teaching profession. He noted that Mr. Gayle, who had a 40-year career as an educator, understands that teaching and educational administration require more than just...

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (2nd left), interacting with I Believe Initiative (IBI) ambassadors (from left) Daren Miller, Odayne Haughton and Tishawna Mullings, at a luncheon held on November 29 at the Spanish Court Hotel, in New Kingston. Ten young persons were installed as IBI ambassadors for 2016.

9 years ago Education

10 Young Persons Selected as IBI Ambassadors

Ten young persons have been selected as ambassadors for positive social change under the Governor-General’s I Believe Initiative (IBI). The IBI is a service-oriented programme, which emphasises youth upliftment, positive family values and education. The 2016 IBI ambassadors were installed at a luncheon held on November 29 at Spanish Court Hotel, in New Kingston. In his address, Governor-General, His Excellency...

9 years ago Education

Effective School Management Requires Principals with Leadership Skills – PM

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says effective school management requires principals who are equipped with the requisite institutional leadership skills, rather than being adept at only instructional delivery. Citing the mandatory National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) training and certification for teachers aspiring to become school principals, vice principals and middle managers, the Prime Minister said this move...