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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), interacts with students from schools in Kingston, during a special Children’s Day event organised by the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) on May 13, at St. William Grant Park, downtown Kingston.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (right), interacts with students from schools in Kingston, during a special Children’s Day event organised by the National Child Month Committee (NCMC) on May 13, at St. William Grant Park, downtown Kingston.

$30 Million for Early Intervention Programme

Some $30 million has been allocated by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information for an early intervention programme for young children and their mothers. State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green, said the Ministry will be collaborating with...
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, answers a question during a recent parents’ consultation meeting at St. Elizabeth Technical High School in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, answers a question during a recent parents’ consultation meeting at St. Elizabeth Technical High School in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.

Sixth Form Textbook Rental Programme for Secondary Schools
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, emphasizes a point while addressing a recent parents’ consultation meeting at St. Elizabeth Technical High School in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, emphasizes a point while addressing a recent parents’ consultation meeting at St. Elizabeth Technical High School in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth.

Primary Schools Janitorial Grant to be Increased
State Minster in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, the Hon. Floyd Green (2nd left) and Chairman of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr Charles Douglas (2nd right), shake hands following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish 4-H Clubs in public schools across the island, on June 2, at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston. Others pictured are (from left) - Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Maurice Smith; and Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Club, Dr Ronald Blake.
State Minster in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, the Hon. Floyd Green (2nd left) and Chairman of the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, Dr Charles Douglas (2nd right), shake hands following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish 4-H Clubs in public schools across the island, on June 2, at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston. Others pictured are (from left) - Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr Maurice Smith; and Executive Director of the Jamaica 4-H Club, Dr Ronald Blake.

Education Ministry Partners with 4-H Clubs
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), converses with recipient of the Jamaica Institute of Management (2009) 2015 Manager of the Year and Fellows Award, Mr. Grantley Stephenson (right) and recipient of the Jamaica Institute of Management (2009) 2015 Entrepreneurship and Community Development Manager of the Year and Fellows Award, Scarlette Gillings during a ceremony at King’s House on June 2. Mr. Stephenson is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kingston Wharves Limited and Mrs. Gillings is the former Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).
Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (centre), converses with recipient of the Jamaica Institute of Management (2009) 2015 Manager of the Year and Fellows Award, Mr. Grantley Stephenson (right) and recipient of the Jamaica Institute of Management (2009) 2015 Entrepreneurship and Community Development Manager of the Year and Fellows Award, Scarlette Gillings during a ceremony at King’s House on June 2. Mr. Stephenson is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Kingston Wharves Limited and Mrs. Gillings is the former Managing Director of the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF).

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Education

40 Outstanding Educators to Receive PM Medal

Forty teachers, who have contributed significantly to the development of education in Jamaica, will be honoured with the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation. Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, will make the presentations during a ceremony scheduled for Thursday, June 23 on the lawns of Jamaica House, commencing at 6:30 p.m. Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick...
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EducationOffice of the Prime Minister

Full Secondary Education for All Students – PM Holness

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is committed to ensuring that all students receive a full secondary education. Speaking on the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) television news programme, Issues and Answers, Mr. Holness said his administration believes that every secondary student should remain in school up to age 18. He said youngsters would be so enabled,...
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EducationEnvironmentNational Security and PeaceVision 2030

Improvement in Three Key Areas Of Vision 2030 Plan

Jamaica improved in three key areas of well-being under the Vision 2030 National Development Plan, during the January to March 2016 quarter. Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ) Deputy Director General, Richard Lumsden, says the areas include security, labour force quality, and environmental stewardship, which recorded notable outcomes, compared to the corresponding period in 2015. He was speaking at the PIOJ’s...
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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), makes a presentation to representatives from the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation (from left): Chairperson, Thalia Lyn; Manager, Corporate Brand, Communication and Social Responsibility, Belinda Williams; and Board Member, Melissa Hendrickson. The occasion was JAJ’s Champions for Youth awards banquet held on May 31, at the Spanish Court Hotel, New Kingston.
Education

Entrepreneurship Training to be Incorporated in Grade Nine Curriculum

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be integrating the Junior Achievement Company of Entrepreneurs (JACE) programme into the ninth grade curriculum as of September 2016. Portfolio Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, said the objective is to cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship among students. The programme, implemented by Junior Achievement Jamaica (JAJ), is in secondary schools across the...
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EducationJIS Think Tank

More Than 48,000 Students Trained Under CAP

Since the introduction of the Career Advancement Programme (CAP) six years ago, approximately 48,301 students have been trained in technical and vocational skills as well as 5,622 through the General Programme of Literacy and Numeracy. Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean, tells JIS News that for the financial year 2016-2017, the budgetary...
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Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses the National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica’s (NPTAJ) Annual General Meeting in Montego Bay on May 28.
Education

Don’t Overburden Parents – Senator Reid

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says school administrators should not overburden parents by asking them to purchase textbooks that will not be used during the school term. “Certainly this year we will be making a list, which will be monitored carefully. We will be asking our school administrators to be very judicious in ensuring...
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