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Mico Committed To Strengthening Education in Jamaica

President of the Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock, is pledging the institution’s full commitment to contributing to the further development of Jamaica’s education landscape. He says the 180 year-old institution, considered to be a leader in teacher-training in the...

Students of the Runaway Bay All Age School, in St. Ann, performing a skit at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 15th Annual Conference on Education, held at Jewel Runaway Bay Beach and Golf Resort, in St. Ann, on March 29. Seated (second left), is Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid.

Tools for Teachers to Deal With Special Needs Students

Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of education, Youth and Information, Dr. Grace McLean (left), in discussion with Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Masanori Nakano during the launch of the ‘Calculation Time’ Mathematics application (app), at the Courtleigh Hotel and Suites in New Kingston, on April 29. The app is a methodology used under the ‘Calculation Time’ programme, which aims to make learning Mathematics fun for students. It is a collaborative effort between the Governments of Jamaica and Japan.

All Primary Schools to Access Math App

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (centre), having a light exchange with President of Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock (left), and Pro-Chancellor, Professor Neville Ying (right), at the media launch of the 180th anniversary celebrations of the university, held yesterday (March 31), at the institution’s main campus on Marescaux Road, in St. Andrew.

Government to Expand Partnership with Mico

Executive Director of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Dr. Patrece Charles-Freeman (centre), accepts a book on the history of the Kiwanis Club in Jamaica from Lieutenant Governor, Kiwanis Club of New Kingston, Beverley Thompson (right), at the launch of the Kiwanis Club of New Kingston’s spelling event, ‘Little Bee Competition’, held at the Police Officers Club, Hope Road, on March 30. At left is President of the club, Audrey Brown.

Education Ministry Welcomes Partnerships to Help ECIs

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 15th Annual Education Conference, held at the Jewel Runaway Bay Beach and Golf Resort, in St. Ann, on March 29.

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Gov’t to Strengthen NPSC

The Government will be aiming to strengthen the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) as a way of getting parents more involved in the academic affairs of their children. Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, made the remark at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association’s (JTA) 15th Annual Education Conference at the Jewel Runaway Bay Beach and Golf...

Director of Safety and Security in Schools, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Coleridge Minto.

10 years ago Education

Trafficking In Persons Curriculum to Roll Out September

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will begin full the roll-out of the Trafficking in Persons (TIP) curriculum in schools when the 2016/17 academic year gets underway in September. This follows the success of the pilot introduced in 49 institutions across the island in September 2015. The curriculum will be implemented in over 500 primary and secondary institutions across...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (right), is greeted by Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President, Norman Allen (second left), at the JTA’s 15th Annual Education Conference, held at the Jewel Runaway Bay Beach and Golf Resort, in St. Ann, on March 29.

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Civics to be Re-Introduced in Schools

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the teaching of civics will be re-introduced in schools. He emphasised that national awareness is an important part of a child’s development, and the teaching of civics must again occupy its rightful pride of place in schools. Addressing principals and teachers at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 15th...

Executive Director of the Jamaican Association on Intellectual Disabilities, Christine Rodriguez (centre), addresses JIS ‘Think Tank’, yesterday (March 29). Others (from left) are: Development Manager, Marilyn McKoy (left) and President, Sonia Jackson.

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JAID Calls for Assessment of More Children

The Jamaican Association on Intellectual Disabilities (JAID) is calling for the assessment of more children who are classified as slow learners, as this may be an indication of intellectual disability (ID). Executive Director of JAID, Christine Rodriguez, said the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has several points in the education system, where children with characteristics of ID can be...

10 years ago EducationNational Security and Peace

ECC to Offer City and Guilds Certification for Security Guards

Security guards will soon receive training which will enable them to seek employment in the Caribbean and Europe. Evening and week-end classes for a 12-week training programme are scheduled to begin in May 2016 at the Excelsior Community College (ECC) main campus, 137 Mountain View Avenue, Kingston 3. The school is collaborating with Security Administrators Limited (SAL) to start the...

Director of the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), Mrs. Antonica Gunter-Gayle, interacts with young children enrolled in the programme, at the Stimulation Plus (STIM-PLUS) Child Development Centre, in Kingston.

10 years ago EducationHealth & Wellness

ESP Meeting the Needs of Children With Disabilities

Helping to reach disabled children and to help parents understand their children’s disabilities are no ordinary feat, but Director of the Early Childhood Stimulation Programme (ESP), Antonica Gunter-Gayle is certainly up to the task. Through the community-based rehabilitation component of the ESP, Mrs. Gunter-Gayle leads a team, which tries to meet the needs of children across the island suffering from...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Maurice Smith, who has penned a book to improve leadership in schools.

10 years ago Education

Permanent Secretary Publishes Book to Improve Leadership in Schools

Having served in educational leadership for over a decade, Dr. Maurice Smith has firsthand experience of the challenges associated with efficiently operating a school. He recalls however, that while serving as principal on two occasions, his decision to leverage the use of data and interpersonal relationships resulted in significant improvement in school performance and output. This experience is what motivated...