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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

The National Youth Parliament of Jamaica (NYPJ) reconvened yesterday (November 14) with more than 70 young people debating issues that impact their development. The youngsters, drawn from various areas of national life, made contributions on youth unemployment, climate change and...

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

Cabinet to Consider Proposal For District Constables at Transport Centre

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.

NPSC to Host Education Fair Nov. 16

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.

Teachers and Students Hail National Day of Prayer

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)

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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...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. (FILE)

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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...

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.

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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...

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)

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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....

Acting Principal of the Montego Bay Community College in St. James, Dr. Maureen Nelson (left), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’ in Montego Bay on November 7. At right is Director of Marketing and Public Relations at the institution, Ruiz Warren.

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Montego Bay Community College Working to Maintain its Reputation

The administration at the Montego Bay Community College, in St. James, is unrelenting in its efforts to maintain its reputation as the college of choice among persons seeking tertiary-level training in western Jamaica. Director of Marketing and Public Relations at the college, Ruiz Warren, who addressed a JIS ‘Think Tank’ in Montego Bay, on November 7, said the institution remains...

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.

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More Employees in Western Jamaica Pursuing Tertiary Education

Dean of the faculty of Workforce Development and Continuing Education at the Montego Bay Community College, Mrs. Karen Gayle, says there has been a rapid growth in the demand for tertiary education among employees in western Jamaica. Addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ in Montego Bay on November 7, Mrs. Gayle said in an effort to satisfy the growing demand, the...

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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 Science to the Corporate Area. Dean of the Faculty of Workplace Development and Continuing Education at the college, Karen Gayle,...