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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

The extent to which The Mico University College’s award-winning wick irrigation system is able to facilitate and sustain significant crop yields will be analysed during a research project to be conducted over the summer. The project aims to determine how...

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

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on June 21.

Education Minister Satisfied With First 100 Days

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.

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

Principal of Lystra Primary School, in St. Thomas, Mrs. Estell Davis Wright, with her students who recently took the GSAT examination.

Principal of Lystra Primary School to be Honoured

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.

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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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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...

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.

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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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Belizean Wins Women in Maritime Logo Competition

When the Women in Maritime Association for the Caribbean (WiMAC), announced its logo competition last year, Belizean Nicole Allen, a 16-year veteran in the maritime industry, was eager to enter. She wanted to show off her artistic skills and to design a logo that represented the women, who work in the industry. “They wanted a logo that would be reflective...

Executive Director of the Institute of Jamaica (IOJ), Anne-Marie Bonner (right), presents St. Hugh’s High School with the Best Overall Trophy in the IOJ’s 2015/2016 Art and Craft in Schools Competition. The award ceremony was held on June 15 at the IOJ Lecture Hall, downtown Kingston. At 2nd right is St. Hugh’s High School teacher, Kimberlee Meir.

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St. Hugh’s High Cops IOJ Art and Craft Competition

St. Hugh’s High School has copped the Institute of Jamaica’s (IOJ) 2015/2016 Art and Craft in Schools Competition. The Kingston-based institution was presented with the Best Overall trophy at the award ceremony held on June 15 at the IOJ Lecture Hall, East Street in downtown Kingston. St. Hugh’s also won a gift certificate valued at $15,000 from the Art Centre;...

Prime Minister Medal of Appreciation awardee, Ivorine Pitters (left) of the Albert Town High School in Trelawny, receives a congratulatory hug and words of encouragement from Acting Principal of the institution, Dwayne Edwards. Ms. Pitters has served the education profession for 37 years and will be presented with the award by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness during a ceremony at Kings’ House on June 23.

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‘I Have Touched Many’ – Veteran Educator to Receive PM’s Medal of Appreciation

Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), addressing staff at the Ministry’s Region Two office in Port Antonio, Portland, on June 16.

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Gov’t to Facilitate Holistic Development of Children

The Government plans to undertake strategies designed to facilitate the holistic development of children up to age three. These engagements, inclusive of an early stimulation programme, aim to provide interventions, where needed, to adequately prepare infants for learning, beginning at early childhood institutions. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the engagements under consideration include the...