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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), interacts with children from St. Christopher School for the Deaf, during the church service to launch National Youth Month (November), at the Steer Town New Testament Church of God, in St. Ann., on Sunday, October 30. The Month will be observed under the theme: ‘Energizing Youth’ .

Jamaicans Urged to Protect Youth from Harm

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, has called on Jamaicans to be more sensitive to the needs of young persons and to protect them from harm. Citing the recent killing of a...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid delivering the keynote address at the 2016 EduVision awards banquet at the Moon Palace Jamaica Grande Resort in Ocho Rios, St. Ann, on October 27.

Educators Encouraged to Use More Technology

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

More Funding for Early-Childhood Institutions Next Year

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

Schools Encouraged to Manage Book Rental Scheme Properly

Cabinet Approves National ID Policy

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High Schools Adequately Funded – Senator Reid

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has assured that adequate funds have been disbursed to support the operations of high schools islandwide for the 2016/17 academic year. He was speaking during a post-Cabinet media briefing at Jamaica House on Wednesday (October 26), where he provided an update on the Government’s tuition policy. Senator Reid said...

Restorative Justice 1: Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), is in discussion with National Mathematics Coordinator at the Education Ministry, Dr.Tamika Benjamin. Occasion was a Mathematics and Literacy Education Forum for Board Chairpersons and Principals in regions five and six at the Kendal Conference Centre in Mandeville on October 25.

9 years ago Education

Primary Schools to be Equipped with ICT

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says a programme is to be announced shortly to facilitate the establishment of an information communication technology (ICT) infrastructure in primary institutions. “This will result in the Ministry providing laptops, projectors and WIFI capabilities to facilitate effective teaching and learning. We are going to provide resources to make sure that...

The JIS Heritage Competition comprises three categories – Essay, Poster and Photo.

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Students Urged to Submit Entries for JIS Heritage Competition

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is urging students to complete their entries for the Heritage Competition and submit them online before the deadline of Sunday, November 6. The JIS Heritage Competition, which opened on September 5, now comprises three categories – Essay, Poster and Photo. The Photo category was added this year and targets registered tertiary-level students in an accredited...

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), addressing the audience at Western Carolina University

9 years ago Education

Education Minister Lauds Western Carolina University

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has lauded Western Carolina University for its long and distinguished service to Jamaica’s education sector. He noted that the United States-based institution has been working with Jamaican teachers and educators for over 40 years. “In that time, the University has expanded its presence and now offers programmes in Kingston, Mandeville,...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left) and parents of the late schoolboy footballer, Dominic James, Denese (centre) and David James (right), display one of the 15 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs), presented to schools across the island by Team Jamaica Bickle, at a presentation ceremony held today, (October 14), at JAMPRO head office, in New Kingston.

9 years ago Education

Schools to Get Medical Equipment

The Government has committed $30 million towards a three-year programme to furnish schools with medical equipment, including stretchers, as part of emergency plans at the institutions. Under the health and safety initiative, commencing this financial year, $10 million will be spent each year to ensure medical emergency standards are achieved for the hosting of sporting activities, says Minister of Education,...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid speaking at the opening of the two-day Mico University College Child Assessment and Research in Education (CARE) Centre’s 6th Biennial Education Conference, yesterday (October 13), at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston.

9 years ago Education

Mico Care Centre Stages Conference to Assist Educators

The effective delivery of the special education curriculum is the focus of the two-day Mico University College Child Assessment and Research in Education (CARE) Centre’s 6th Biennial Education Conference, which got under way yesterday (October 13), at the Jamaica Conference Centre in Kingston. More than 350 educators from institutions across the island are taking part in the conference. The conference...

Members of the National Secondary Students’ Council (NSSC) for 2016-2017, share a photographic moment at the installation ceremony held on October 12 at the Institute of Jamaica in Kingston.

9 years ago Education

Education Ministry to Review Student Councils

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be reviewing student councils across the island to ensure that these bodies are actively engaged and functioning at an optimal level. State Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, in making the disclosure, said it has come to the attention of the Ministry that some councils are not as active as they should be in...