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Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre), having a light exchange with Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Sylvain Fabi (right), at the handing over of a photovoltaic system at the Jamaica National Children’s Home (JNCH) in Mona, on May 5. At left is Chairperson of the Board of Directors, HEART Trust/NTA, Maxine Wilson.
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (centre), having a light exchange with Canadian High Commissioner to Jamaica, His Excellency Sylvain Fabi (right), at the handing over of a photovoltaic system at the Jamaica National Children’s Home (JNCH) in Mona, on May 5. At left is Chairperson of the Board of Directors, HEART Trust/NTA, Maxine Wilson.

Private Sector Urged to Support School Feeding Programme for PATH Students

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is urging the private sector to support  expansion of the School Feeding Programme for students under the Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH). Senator Reid pointed out that...
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.
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.

Education Ministry Signs MoU to Manage GIS in Schools
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, points out features of the book, ‘Big and Strong’ to a group of students of the Chetolah Park Primary School in West Kingston, during Read Across Jamaica Day activities on May 3.
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, points out features of the book, ‘Big and Strong’ to a group of students of the Chetolah Park Primary School in West Kingston, during Read Across Jamaica Day activities on May 3.

Ministries of Health and Education Join Forces to Address Special Education Needs
Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake (left), conversing with students from the St. Ann-based Ocho Rios High School, at the clubs’ National Achievement Expo held on April 29 at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon.
Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr. Ronald Blake (left), conversing with students from the St. Ann-based Ocho Rios High School, at the clubs’ National Achievement Expo held on April 29 at the Denbigh Showground in May Pen, Clarendon.

640 Rural Youth Benefit From Skills Training
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. JC Hutchinson (right), has the attention of students from the Mona Heights Primary School, at the launch of the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit’s (PLPU) Essay Competition recently, at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens headquarters in Kingston. Looking on is the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry.
Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. JC Hutchinson (right), has the attention of students from the Mona Heights Primary School, at the launch of the Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit’s (PLPU) Essay Competition recently, at the Ministry’s Hope Gardens headquarters in Kingston. Looking on is the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Donovan Stanberry.

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Government’s Tuition Fee Policy Deemed Sustainable

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is confident that the Government can sustain the proposed tuition fee policy which takes effect at the start of the 2016/17 academic year, in September. He gave this assurance while addressing school board chairpersons, principals and bursars at a special meeting to discuss the policy, at the Jamaica Conference Centre...
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Gov’t Committed to Removing Obstacles to Education

State Minister in the Education, Youth and Information Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green, says the Government is committed to removing obstacles to education in Jamaica. “We do not want there to be any barriers to our children attaining the transformative education that they need,” the State Minister said. He was speaking at the launch of the Go GSAT LearningHub.Online at the...
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JLS Increasing Awareness of Public Libraries

The Jamaica Library Service (JLS) has established several advocacy committees across the island aimed at creating greater awareness of the value of public libraries. The committees are comprised of key stakeholders in both private and public sector entities, who will serve as advocates for the libraries. Establishment of the committees is among measures under the Global Libraries Information and Communications...
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Students of the Black River High School, in St. Elizabeth, perform during the launch of the Positive Behaviour Intervention Support (PBIS) programme at the school, on April 22.
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Black River High Adopts PBIS Programme

Black River High School, in St. Elizabeth,  on April 22, joined two other schools - Sydney Pagon STEM Academy and Lacovia High School -  as institutions in the parish to launch the Positive Behaviour Intervention and Support (PBIS) programme. The programme is an initiative of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, which is aimed at establishing the behavioural support...
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Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), shares a moment with teachers and students from Alpha Infant, St. Josephs Primary, Gregory Park Primary and Mount Moreland Primary and Junior High Schools. Occasion was the Proclamation ceremony declaring May 3 as Read Across Jamaica Day at King’s House on Thursday, April 28.
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May 3 is Read Across Jamaica Day

Schools across the island will observe Read Across Jamaica Day on May 3. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, read the proclamation during a brief ceremony at King’s House on April 28. The annual day, organised by the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), aims to promote the importance of literacy.  It is part of activities to mark Education...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’, on April 27.
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Police Urged To Increase Vigilance to Protect Children

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is urging members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) to increase their vigilance in protecting the nation’s children. Speaking at a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’, Mr. Green  said that  to achieve success, there has to be a mix of soft and hard policing and there can...
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Message from the Honourable Minister of Education, Youth and Information Senator Ruel Reid for Education Week May 1 – 7, 2016

Education Week, observed annually May 1 to 7, offers an opportunity for all Jamaicans to celebrate the important role that education plays in promoting equity, the achievements of our students and the invaluable work of our educators in building our society. The concept of a special week every year dedicated to education, underscores the partnership between teachers, parents and students....
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