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Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald and Senior Director for International and Institutional Linkages at the University of Technology (UTech), Dr. Claire Sutherland, peruse the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), between UTech and Sutherland Global Services (SGS), to provide for training and job placement for students at the university. The signing took place at UTech’s Papine campus on Tuesday (November 17).
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald and Senior Director for International and Institutional Linkages at the University of Technology (UTech), Dr. Claire Sutherland, peruse the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), between UTech and Sutherland Global Services (SGS), to provide for training and job placement for students at the university. The signing took place at UTech’s Papine campus on Tuesday (November 17).

UTech Partners with Sutherland Global for Student Training and Job Placement

The University of Technology (UTech) has entered into a partnership with Sutherland Global Services (SGS) that will lead to training and job placement for students of the institution. The agreement provides SGS funding for construction of an ‘Earn While You...
Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), shares a light moment with Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, and Member of Parliament for South St. Andrew, Hon. Dr. Omar Davies (left). Occasion was the official opening of the Trench Town Polytechnic College in South St. Andrew on November 17. Others sharing the moment are Tosshell Small; and Director, Region 1, Ministry of Education, Patrice Supria.
Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), shares a light moment with Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, and Member of Parliament for South St. Andrew, Hon. Dr. Omar Davies (left). Occasion was the official opening of the Trench Town Polytechnic College in South St. Andrew on November 17. Others sharing the moment are Tosshell Small; and Director, Region 1, Ministry of Education, Patrice Supria.

Trench Town Polytechnic College Opens
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), assists Vice Principal, Lower School, Donald Quarrie High School, Ovnelle Smith (second right), to cut the ribbon symbolising the official opening of three new classrooms, today (November 17). Others (from left) are: Opposition Senator, Alexander Williams and Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, and Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, Hon. Damion Crawford. At right (background), is Principal, Talbert Weir.
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), assists Vice Principal, Lower School, Donald Quarrie High School, Ovnelle Smith (second right), to cut the ribbon symbolising the official opening of three new classrooms, today (November 17). Others (from left) are: Opposition Senator, Alexander Williams and Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism and Entertainment, and Member of Parliament for East Rural St. Andrew, Hon. Damion Crawford. At right (background), is Principal, Talbert Weir.

Three New Classrooms Open at Donald Quarrie High

BB Coke High Gets New Block Of Classrooms
Mrs. Elaine Foster-Allen, Permanent Secretary currently assigned to the Ministry of Education, will be re-assigned as Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister effective November 16, 2015.
Mrs. Elaine Foster-Allen, Permanent Secretary currently assigned to the Ministry of Education, will be re-assigned as Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister effective November 16, 2015.

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Primary Schools in St. Elizabeth Commended

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has commended several small primary schools in St. Elizabeth, for the high marks they achieved in literacy and numeracy tests. “I was very pleased to be ushered into St. Mary’s Primary,  Brinkley,  Nain,  Austin, New Forest Primary and Junior High School and now here at BB Coke High.  Each of you is a...
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Education Programme Launched for PATH Parents

The Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) has partnered with the National Parenting Support Commission to launch an initiative aimed at increasing parenting skills to ensure that children are healthy and ready mentally and socially to engage the education system at grade one. Nine hundred parents from six parishes will participate in the Parenting Empowerment Programme, which will...
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ECC Streamlines Process for Registration of Institutions

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) has taken steps to restructure its registration process to better enable all early childhood institutions (ECIs) to meet the required standards for operation. Registrar at the ECC, Marlene Turner, will head the new registration department that has been established to streamline the process. Speaking with JIS News, Communications Manager at the ECC, Celia Morgan, said...
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HEART TRUST to Expand Its Service Through ‘Career Coaches’

The HEART Trust/National Training Agency (HEART/NTA) has procured additional equipment, valued at over $20 million, which will serve to further expand the institution’s delivery of technical and vocational training islandwide. These acquisitions include two Toyota Coaster buses, which will serve as ‘Career Coaches’ and a 40-foot container that will be used as a mobile welding lab, which has been retrofitted...
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Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), hands over the keys to the Clarence Brimm Basic School in Troy, Trelawny to Principal, Pauline Brown (2nd left). The school is among four early childhood institutions in South Trelawny, upgraded by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) at a cost of $102 million, which were handed over on Friday (November 6). Others sharing in the occasion are Member of Parliament for Southern Trelawny Marissa Dalrymple Phillibert (2nd right); Managing Director of JSIF, Omar Sweeney; and Regional Director of the Ministry of Education Region 3, Maxine Hedlam (in background).
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Gov’t Investing Big In Early Childhood Education

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the Government is making significant investment in early childhood education as part of the national development process. He noted that the period between birth and eight years is the most important in a child’s development and laying a strong foundation at the early childhood level will ensure success in the ensuing years. “The...
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Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), presents the Proclamation declaring November 8 to 14 as Jamaica Independent Schools Association week to President of the Jamaica Independent Schools Association, Mr. Wesley Boynes, during a ceremony at Kings House on Friday, November 6. The Governor General also declared that the second week of November is to be observed as JISA Week annually.
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November 8-14 Declared JISA Week

Governor General, His Excellency, the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, has declared November 8 to 14, and the second week of November annually, as Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA) Week. At a ceremony, held on Friday, November 6, at Kings House, the Governor General read the Proclamation, and called on Jamaicans to give their support. “I encourage all citizens of...
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Ground Broken For James-Patterson Infant School

Ground was broken on November 4 for the James-Patterson Infant School, in York View, Dias, Western Hanover, by former Prime Minister, the Most Hon. P.J. Patterson, and Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites. Funding for the first phase of the facility, which is being built in honour of Mr. Patterson and his family, is being provided by the Ministry of Education...
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