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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green. (FILE)
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green. (FILE)

15 Percent Salary Increase for Early Childhood Teachers

Early childhood education teachers are to benefit from a further 15 percent increase in salary this year. State Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, who made the announcement today (May 11), said the pay rise was approved...
President and Chief Executive Officer of Sagicor Group Jamaica, Richard Byles, with students of the Campden Early Childhood Development Centre, during the launch of Sagicor Foundation 2016 Adopt-A-School Programme on May 10 at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston. The programme seeks to assist needy early childhood institutions across the island, providing financial and other support.
President and Chief Executive Officer of Sagicor Group Jamaica, Richard Byles, with students of the Campden Early Childhood Development Centre, during the launch of Sagicor Foundation 2016 Adopt-A-School Programme on May 10 at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston. The programme seeks to assist needy early childhood institutions across the island, providing financial and other support.

Private Sector Urged to Give More Support to Early Childhood Education
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

Voluntary Contributions Being Accommodated Under New Tuition Fee Policy
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
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

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Medical Marijuana Integration Day at UTech May 13

The University of Technology (UTech) will host its second Medical Marijuana Integration Day on Friday, May 13, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Minister of Energy, Science and Technology, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, is expected to deliver the keynote address, while presentations will be made by representatives of UTech, and local and international researchers. In an interview with JIS News, Programmes...
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Education

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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Education

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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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

Ministries of Health and Education Join Forces to Address Special Education Needs

The Ministries of Health, and Education, Youth and Information will be partnering to more effectively serve children with special educational needs. Education Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said the intervention, which is targeted for implementation in September, will provide for earlier detection of children with learning disabilities and disorders, and to address those issues before they enter the formal...
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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.
EducationYouth

640 Rural Youth Benefit From Skills Training

More than 640 young people from rural communities have received training and certification in various skill areas, enabling them to take up jobs locally and overseas or create their own employment. The training was conducted under a three-year programme implemented by the Jamaica 4-H Clubs through funding from the Sugar Transformation Unit in the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and...
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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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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.
Education

Praedial Larceny Unit Extends Deadline for Essay Competition

The Praedial Larceny Prevention Unit (PLPU) has extended the deadline for entries in its essay competition. Students now have until midnight Friday, May 6 to make their submissions. The extension, from the original cut-off date of April 29, is to allow more time for students, who have expressed an interest, to send in their entries. The essay competition, which is...
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