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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.

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...

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.

Revamped Values and Attitude Campaign to Begin in 2017

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.

20 Parent Mentors Honoured by NPSC

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.

Senator Reid Hails JTA 2016 Roll of Honour Awardee

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.

10 Young Persons Selected as IBI Ambassadors

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 on November 29, for the 2016/17 LASCO Teacher and Principal of the Year awards ceremony. Mr. Holness was the guest speaker. Others (from left) are: LASCO Manufacturing Limited Managing Director, Robert Parkins; and Deputy Executive Chairman of LASCO Affiliated Companies, Peter Chin.

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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...

The Ministry of Education’s main office, 2 National Heroes Circle.

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Education Minister Reiterates Position on School Fees

Education, Youth and information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has reiterated the Government’s position that no student must be turned away from school because of non-payment of fees. Addressing the ninth annual conference of the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPAJ), held at St. Hilda’s High School in St. Ann on Saturday (November 26), Minister Reid said the Administration...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid addresses the 9th annual conference of the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPAJ), held at St. Hilda’s High School in St. Ann, on November 26.

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Every Child will be Given Appropriate Attention – Education Minister

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Government will ensure that every child who enters the education system is given the kind of attention to maximise their potential. Addressing the ninth Annual Conference of the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPAJ), at St. Hilda’s High School in St. Ann on November 26, the Minister said...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, greets graduates of the Jamaica Foundation for Lifelong Learning’s (JFFL) High School Diploma Equivalency Programme held recently at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, St. Andrew.

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Second Chance at Education for Majesty Gardens Residents

Majesty Gardens resident Chisena Campbell is a happy and proud woman. At age 38, the single mother of two has finally attained the academic qualification which eluded her 20 years ago, when she was in high school. She is now in a good job and is able to take care of her family, thanks to the Majesty Gardens Community Education...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses Thursday’s (Nov. 24) session of the 16th Annual Caribbean Bursars Conference at the Holiday Inn Resort in Montego Bay. The four-day event got underway on November 23 under the theme: ‘Accountability … our responsibility.’

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Bursars Urged to Uphold Principles of Transparency and Accountability

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has called on school bursars to adhere to the principles of accountability and transparency in carrying out their work. “The reality is that your work as bursars is being assessed within the broader context of perceptions about corruption. You must therefore do what you have to do based on...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre), participates in the symbolic handover of a cheque by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Foundation to the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) to cover examination fees for students sitting the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Electrical and Electronic Technology test. Occasion was the launch of the JPS Foundation CSEC Electrical and Electronic Technology Exam Fee Sponsorship Initiative at St. George’s College, downtown Kingston on November 22. Others sharing the moment are JPS Foundation Manager, Jacinth Morgan Collie (left); JPS President and Chief Executive Officer, Kelly Tomblin (5th left); JPS Foundation Chairman-elect and Company Vice President for Customer Service and Communication, Keith Garvey (6th left); OEC Deputy Director, Sharon Burnett (5th right); Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dean-Roy Bernard (4th right) and some of the students who will benefit from the initiative.

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JPS Covers Exam Cost for CSEC Electrical and Electronic Technology Students

Some 426 students from 30 schools across the island, who will be sitting the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) Electrical and Electronic Technology examination in June, will have the cost of their test covered by the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Foundation. The Foundation will pay more than $1.36 million to the Overseas Examinations Commission, which administers the CSEC in Jamaica,...

Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Grace McLean.

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Youth Festival at Devon House Nov. 25

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, in collaboration with the National Youth Service (NYS), will be hosting its inaugural ELEVATE Youth Festival, the final event for Youth Month 2016. It is scheduled for Friday, November 25, from 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the lawns of Devon House targeting youth in high schools and tertiary institutions. According to Chief...