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Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (sixth left), addresses a meeting of heads of agencies and department, held recently, at the Ministry in Kingston.
Minister of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Hon. Robert Pickersgill (sixth left), addresses a meeting of heads of agencies and department, held recently, at the Ministry in Kingston.

Provision of Water to Schools a Priority – NWC

With the 2015/16 academic year set to get underway in less than two weeks, the National Water Commission (NWC) says it will be treating as priority, the provision of water to schools faced with a shortage of the commodity. NWC President,...
Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean (left), in discussion with Dr. Kadene Arboine, who recently completed medical school through assistance from the Ministry of Education. Kadene stopped by the Ministry’s Heroes Circle head office in Kingston on August 12, to express thanks for the help she received.
Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean (left), in discussion with Dr. Kadene Arboine, who recently completed medical school through assistance from the Ministry of Education. Kadene stopped by the Ministry’s Heroes Circle head office in Kingston on August 12, to express thanks for the help she received.

Medical Intern Succeeds With Help from Education Ministry
Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on August 25.
Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean, addresses a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on August 25.

Phase Two of National Standards Curriculum Pilot to Commence September
Seventeen-year-old, Matthew Harvey, displays his high school diploma at his graduation from Cornwall College in July. Matthew holds seven Grade Ones and two Grade Twos in nine subjects at the Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) level and dreams of one day becoming a Paediatrician.
Seventeen-year-old, Matthew Harvey, displays his high school diploma at his graduation from Cornwall College in July. Matthew holds seven Grade Ones and two Grade Twos in nine subjects at the Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) level and dreams of one day becoming a Paediatrician.

High Achiever Wants To Fulfill His Dream
Mickayla Rhule of Future Leaders Care and Learning Centre (centre), performs with her peers for those in attendance at the Early Childhood Commission’s back-to-school fair, held at Emancipation Park in New Kingston, on August 21. (FILE)
Mickayla Rhule of Future Leaders Care and Learning Centre (centre), performs with her peers for those in attendance at the Early Childhood Commission’s back-to-school fair, held at Emancipation Park in New Kingston, on August 21. (FILE)

125,000 Early Childhood Students to Receive Breakfast and Lunch

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Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), engages in light conversation with Opposition Spokesperson on Education, Senator Kamina Johnson Smith (centre); and Principal of the Iona High School in St. Mary, Marva Humes Johnson. Occasion was the opening of the National Conference on Educational Leadership and Management at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort in Montego Bay, St. James on Thursday (August 20).
Education

Rev. Thwaites Urges Education Leaders to Address Critical Issues

Establishing term limits for school principals and possible changes to the method of their appointment, are among issues Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has proposed for discussion, at the National Conference on Educational Leadership and Management now underway. Addressing the two-day event, which got underway at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort in Montego Bay on Thursday (Aug. 20), Rev....
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Education

Teachers Assured of Tuition Refunds

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is assuring teachers that provisions have been made by Government for the payment of their outstanding tuition refunds. Addressing teachers at the annual conference of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association, at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa, in Montego Bay, on August 19, Rev. Thwaites said that of the $150 million which was...
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CommerceEducation

CAC Reminds Parents of Basic Safety Measures for Children

As the new school year approaches, the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) is reminding parents of some basic safety measures that should be considered, in preparing children for back-to-school. “While it is the role of the CAC to advise parents on how to get the best value for money, through proper planning and money management, it is equally important that we...
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Education

Schools Affected By Drought To Be Provided With Water

The Ministry of Education is putting measures in place to ensure that schools have adequate supply of water for the start of the new academic year in September. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Rev Ronald Thwaites, informed that the National Water Commission (NWC) will be providing the commodity to schools in areas most affected by the current drought conditions, particularly those in...
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New President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Norman Allen (left), at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) annual general conference, held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa, in Montego Bay. Others (from second left) are: President –elect, Howard Isaacs and Immediate Past President, Doran Dixon (partially hidden).
Education

Teachers Should Not Fear Teaching Council Bill – Education Minister

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the nation’s public school teachers have nothing to fear when the proposed Jamaica Teaching Council Bill becomes law. The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) members have expressed concern that the proposed Bill will be to the disadvantage of its members, when promulgated into law. “All of the considerations put forward by the Jamaica...
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Education

More Metal Detectors Ordered For Schools

The Ministry of Education has ordered 135 new metal detectors to ensure that all high and secondary schools have these in place for the new school year. This was disclosed by Director of Safety and Security in Schools at the Ministry, Sergeant Coolridge Minto, in an interview with JIS News, today (August 19). “Some schools already have and what we...
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Principal of the Four Paths Primary and Junior High School in Clarendon , Norman Ansel Allen (right), is installed as the 51st President of the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA), during Monday night’s (17) session of the JTA’s annual conference, now underway at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa in Montego Bay St. James. Outgoing President, Doran Dixon, officiated the function.
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Teachers Vote to Accept Government’s Wage Offer

Delegates of the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) have voted to accept the Government’s wage offer for the 2015-2017 contract period. The teacher-delegates attending the 51st annual conference of the JTA at the Hilton Rose Resort and Spa, indicated their acceptance of the salary offer by way of special vote on Tuesday afternoon (Aug. 18),  following a presentation by the association’s...
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