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Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna Marie Rowe (right) presents a plaque to Shamar Bennett, student at the Salvation Army School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Kingston. The occasion was the National Child Month Committee’s 2016 Youth Academic Achievement Award ceremony held on June 22 at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.
Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Donna Marie Rowe (right) presents a plaque to Shamar Bennett, student at the Salvation Army School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Kingston. The occasion was the National Child Month Committee’s 2016 Youth Academic Achievement Award ceremony held on June 22 at the Knutsford Court Hotel in New Kingston.

Students of Non-Traditional High Schools Honoured

Sixteen students from non-traditional high schools across the island have been honoured by the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) for outstanding performance in their external examinations. At the NCMC’s 2016 Youth Academic Achievement Award (YAAA) ceremony held on June 22...
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

Education Ministry to Undertake Major Infrastructural Projects
Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, (JCDC), Delroy Gordon, addresses the opening of the 2nd annual conference of the JCDC Culture Clubs held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday, June 21.
Executive Director of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission, (JCDC), Delroy Gordon, addresses the opening of the 2nd annual conference of the JCDC Culture Clubs held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday, June 21.

JCDC Wants Greater Focus on Civics
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (left), presents the top award to students of The Mico University College, which was adjudged the Most Outstanding Tertiary Institution for its wick irrigation system, during the SRC’s Science and Technology Fair at the Girls’ Guide headquarters in St. Andrew in March. Accepting the award (from second left) are: Shavaun Blaine, Larey Graham, Monique Reid, Rodaine Hall and John Ross Turnbull.
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Cliff Riley (left), presents the top award to students of The Mico University College, which was adjudged the Most Outstanding Tertiary Institution for its wick irrigation system, during the SRC’s Science and Technology Fair at the Girls’ Guide headquarters in St. Andrew in March. Accepting the award (from second left) are: Shavaun Blaine, Larey Graham, Monique Reid, Rodaine Hall and John Ross Turnbull.

Mico to Analyse Wick Irrigation Technology
Principal of Trench Town Primary School, Merline Sewell Sullivan, engages grade-four students during a classroom lesson. Mrs. Sewell Sullivan is among 40 educators who will be presented with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education, during a ceremony on Thursday, June 23, on the lawns of Jamaica House.
Principal of Trench Town Primary School, Merline Sewell Sullivan, engages grade-four students during a classroom lesson. Mrs. Sewell Sullivan is among 40 educators who will be presented with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education, during a ceremony on Thursday, June 23, on the lawns of Jamaica House.

Merline Sewell Sullivan – An Educator at Heart

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Education

CAP has to Work – Dr. Cornwall

Chairman of the Technical Working Committee, Career Advancement Programme (CAP), Dr. Cecil Cornwall, says the Government will be working to ensure the success of the initiative. “The CAP has to work. Making sure of that certification is of paramount importance. Students must get the skills and be certified,” Dr. Cornwall emphasised. He was speaking at the national student leaders’ luncheon,...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 21.
EducationJIS Think Tank

Education Minister Satisfied With First 100 Days

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says he is satisfied with the Ministry’s achievements during his first 100 days in office and the support he has received from various stakeholders. The Minister, who was addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 21, said that among the successes over the period is the implementation of the...
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Founder of Genesis Academy, Pauline Beaumont (right), having a class discussion with food preparation teacher, Karen Nedwynter and students during one of her regular visits to the school. Mrs. Beaumont will be awarded the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education on Thursday, June 23.
EducationPrime Minister

Founder of Genesis Academy to Receive Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation

A near tragedy and divine inspiration led Genesis Academy founder Pauline Beaumont to realise her calling for children with disabilities and to eventually being recognised for her outstanding service to this community of persons. On Thursday, June 23, Mrs. Beaumont will be awarded the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education. Raised by her grandmother in Kingston, Auntie...
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Principal of Lystra Primary School, in St. Thomas, Mrs. Estell Davis Wright, with her students who recently took the GSAT examination.
EducationPrime Minister

Principal of Lystra Primary School to be Honoured

Countless students and community members of Somerset, in St. Thomas, are benefiting from the dedicated service of educator, Mrs. Estell Davis Wright. The principal of Lystra Primary School in St. Thomas since January 2003, Mrs.  Davis Wright is one of 40 educators who will be honoured on June 23 with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education....
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Albert Town High School Teacher and 2016 Prime Minister Medal of Appreciation awardee, Ivorine Pitters (centre) shares in conversation with students at the institution. Ms. Pitters has been teaching at Albert Town High since 1979.
Education

Albert Town High School Teacher Grateful for Recognition

Having served the teaching profession for over 37 years, Ivorine Pauline Pitters views her nomination for the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for service to education as a highlight of her career. Ms. Pitters is a teacher of Home Economics, Management of Food and Nutrition at the Albert Town High School in Trelawny, an institution she has been serving with...
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Education

Gov’t Remains Committed to Education Sector

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Government remains focused on ensuring that schools are able to meet their financial obligations. The Minister was speaking at the 25th Annual Carlton Alexander Award Dinner held on June 15 at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel. Senator Reid said the Ministry is committed to ensuring that there is...
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Managing Director of JSIF, Omar Sweeney (Left), Senior Advisor to the Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Robert Miller (Center) and Head of Co-operation, European Union Delegation, Jésus Baguena (Left) interact with children of the Jones Town Church of God Basic School in St. Andrew after a handing over ceremony at the Jones Town Church of God on June 17.
EducationWorks / Construction

Jones Town Church of God Basic School Refurbished

The 142 students enrolled at the Jones Town Church of God Basic School in St. Andrew now have an improved learning environment following upgrades carried out at the institution. The school, which was previously operating in cramped conditions due to overcrowding and inadequate space, was refurbished at a cost of $26 million under the Jamaica Social Investment Fund’s (JSIF’s) Poverty...
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