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Chief Inspector at the National Education Inspectorate, Mrs. Maureen Dwyer.
Chief Inspector at the National Education Inspectorate, Mrs. Maureen Dwyer.

National Education Inspectorate Promotes Culture of Accountability

The National Education Inspectorate (NEI) is steadfastly fulfilling its role in helping to transform the education system by promoting excellence, and inculcating a culture of accountability, through quality inspections. Introduced in 2008, the Inspectorate is the national education quality assurance...
Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addressing Friday’s (February 12) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing and groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of an infant academy for children with learning disabilities and other special needs, at the Sir Clifford Campbell Primary School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, by charitable organization, the Rockhouse Foundation.
Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addressing Friday’s (February 12) Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing and groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of an infant academy for children with learning disabilities and other special needs, at the Sir Clifford Campbell Primary School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, by charitable organization, the Rockhouse Foundation.

Education Ministry to Open More Centres for Children with Special Needs

School for Children with Learning Disabilities to Be Built in Westmoreland
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addresses the launch of Guardian General Insurance Jamaica Limited’s programme, entitled ‘$15million over 5 years’, at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston, on February 11. Guardian will be investing a total of $15 million over five years to improve the infrastructure in several early childhood, primary and special needs schools across the island.
Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addresses the launch of Guardian General Insurance Jamaica Limited’s programme, entitled ‘$15million over 5 years’, at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston, on February 11. Guardian will be investing a total of $15 million over five years to improve the infrastructure in several early childhood, primary and special needs schools across the island.

Infrastructure at Primary Schools to be Upgraded
Minister of Education, Rev. Hon. Ronald Thwaites (centre), is in discussion with Dentist, Dr. Brian Morgan (right) and Endodontist, Dr. Sashi Nallapati during the Jamaica Dental Association 52nd annual convention at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston today (Feb.11).
Minister of Education, Rev. Hon. Ronald Thwaites (centre), is in discussion with Dentist, Dr. Brian Morgan (right) and Endodontist, Dr. Sashi Nallapati during the Jamaica Dental Association 52nd annual convention at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston today (Feb.11).

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Infrastructure at Primary Schools to be Upgraded

The infrastructure of several early childhood, primary and special needs schools across the island are to be upgraded over the next five years at a cost of $15 million, donated by Guardian General Insurance Jamaica Limited. The project, which is entitled: ‘$15 million over 5 years’, was officially launched at the Terra Nova Hotel in Kingston on February 11. In...
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Former LASCO Ministry of Education Teacher and Principal of the Year 2014/15 and creators of the iTeach professional development series, Lecturer in the Department of Language and Communication at Moneague College, Anieta Bailey (left) and Principal of Hampton School, Heather Murray (right). The educators were at the Shortwood Teachers’ College in Kingston during the inaugural staging of the iTeach Professional Development Series on November 20, 2015.
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Over 90 Teachers benefit from iTEACH Initiative

Over 90 secondary school English teachers from across the island have been trained in contemporary teaching strategies, through the iTeach LASCO Ministry of Education (MoE) professional development series. The series, which was developed by former LASCO MoE Principal and Teacher of the Year 2014/15, Heather Murray and Anieta Bailey, seeks to provide a forum to expose teachers at the secondary...
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Education

HEART Trust to Provide for the Training Needs of the Hospitality Sector

With the hospitality industry set to deliver thousands of jobs over the medium term, the HEART Trust NTA is ensuring that it provides the necessary training of personnel for the sector. Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the move, is geared at enabling Jamaica’s competitiveness in attracting investors from the international community. “No more work permit in the...
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Education

New National Standards Curriculum for 2016/17 School Year

Work is far advanced to establish the new National Standards Curriculum, for the grades one to nine levels, which is to come into operation for the beginning of the 2016/17 school year. The goal of the new Curriculum is to improve the general academic performance, attitude and behaviour of students, which will redound to the positive shaping of the national...
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Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Dr. Grace McLean.
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Jamaica Day Activities now set for March 4

The Ministry of Education is advising School Administrators that Jamaica Day activities have been postponed from Friday, February 26 to Friday, March 4. According to Chief Education Officer at the Ministry, Dr. Grace McLean, “the day’s celebration is rescheduled, given the recent announcement of the General Election that has been scheduled for Thursday, February 25, 2016.” Jamaica Day 2016 will...
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Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addressing farmers and other citizens of Stonehenge and adjoining communities at the Orange Hill Primary School, in Southern St. James, on February 5. Others 9from left) are: Chairman of the function, Dennis Wanliss and Councillor Gladston Bent.
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Orange Hill Primary School Sports Field Upgraded

The sports field at the Orange Hill Primary School, in Southern St. James, has been upgraded. It was officially opened by Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries and Member of Parliament for South St. James, Hon. Derrick Kellier, on February 5. Addressing a large group of citizens and students from the school, Mr. Kellier said the field is expected to have...
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Chairman of the Western Medical Association (WMA), Dr. Garfield Badal (left), with recipients of the 2015 WMA Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) award, at a ceremony held on January 24. From second left are: Jessica McKnight, Antonio Colman and Candice Owens.
Education

WMA Continues to Support Students

The Western Medical Association (WMA) continues to foster the development of education at the primary level in Jamaica, with the recent presentation of awards to three students who topped the 2015 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) in the west. The 2015 top performers, Candice Owens, Jessica McKnight and Antonio Colman, who are all from Unity Primary, in Westmoreland, were each presented...
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