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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).
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).

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...
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.
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.

Teachers Vote to Accept Government’s Wage Offer
Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Desmond Gilmore, addressing a ceremony to commemorate the 128th anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey, at the St. Ann Parish Library in St. Ann’s Bay, on Monday, August 17. At the function, Mayor Gilmore announced that Darren Phillips, who will be attending the Marcus Garvey Technical High School in September, is the recipient of a $250,000 Marcus Garvey Scholarship, given by the St. Ann Parish Council. Darren, who attended Clapham Primary School, was awarded for his performance in the GSAT exam.
Mayor of St. Ann’s Bay, Councillor Desmond Gilmore, addressing a ceremony to commemorate the 128th anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Rt. Excellent Marcus Garvey, at the St. Ann Parish Library in St. Ann’s Bay, on Monday, August 17. At the function, Mayor Gilmore announced that Darren Phillips, who will be attending the Marcus Garvey Technical High School in September, is the recipient of a $250,000 Marcus Garvey Scholarship, given by the St. Ann Parish Council. Darren, who attended Clapham Primary School, was awarded for his performance in the GSAT exam.

Darren Phillips Wins Marcus Garvey Scholarship Given By St. Ann Parish Council
Bayley Hay scholars, Shannia McDowells (2nd left) and Calvin Lindo (2nd right) are presented with their awards by President of Montego Co-operative Credit Union, Lambert Johnson (left) and General Manager, Ornell Bedasse. The presentation took place at a luncheon held at Day’O Plantation Restaurant in Montego Bay, on July 13.
Bayley Hay scholars, Shannia McDowells (2nd left) and Calvin Lindo (2nd right) are presented with their awards by President of Montego Co-operative Credit Union, Lambert Johnson (left) and General Manager, Ornell Bedasse. The presentation took place at a luncheon held at Day’O Plantation Restaurant in Montego Bay, on July 13.

Young People Urged To Use Education To Rise From Poverty
Acting Director for Employment and Career Services at the HEART Trust/NTA, Althea Smikle, makes a point during an interview JIS News about the 33-year-old School Leaving Training Opportunities Programme (SL-TOP).
Acting Director for Employment and Career Services at the HEART Trust/NTA, Althea Smikle, makes a point during an interview JIS News about the 33-year-old School Leaving Training Opportunities Programme (SL-TOP).

Hundreds Gain Employment Under Heart/NTA’s School Leaving Training Programme

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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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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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ECC Stages Back-To-School Fair August 21

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) will hold its inaugural Back-to-School Fair at Emancipation Park in New Kingston on Friday, August 21, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The fair forms a major part of the ECC’s Communication Strategy, which is currently focusing on the areas of Nutrition, Early Stimulation and Parenting Education at the early childhood level.          ...
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JFLL Seeks to Extend Reach to More Communities

The Jamaica Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL) is seeking to revive and expand its network of partner education institutions, to extend its reach in more communities. This forms part of a series of initiatives announced by the agency, aimed at building its capacity to fulfill its mandate of promoting lifelong learning through adult and youth education. Executive Director of the...
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Education Ministry to Provide 100 Math and Science Scholarships

The Ministry of Education will be providing 100 scholarships and bursaries to teacher trainees specializing in Mathematics and Science subject areas. This initiative is to address a shortage of qualified Mathematics and Science teachers in the education system, and is open to individuals pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Secondary Education in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. This was announced by...
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Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Central Kingston, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (2nd right), shakes hands with Chairman of Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) Foundation, Bishop Robert Thompson (2nd left), during the handing over of a cheque valued at $150,000 to Vice President of the Allman/Woodford Football Club, Errol Howlett (right). The presentation was made on August 14, at the SSL’s Hope Road office. General Manager of SSL, Lamar Harris (left), shares the moment.
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Sports Excellent Outlet for Young People – Rev. Thwaites

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites is encouraging more of the country’s youth to get involved in sports. He noted that sports provide an excellent outlet for young people, who do not have strong role models. “Nowadays, it is hard to find leaders that the youth can look up to, and for them to be able to express themselves...
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Intervention in Math and English to be strengthened

The Ministry of Education has indicated that it will be strengthening interventions in Mathematics and English A in order to ensure sustained improvements in students’ scores at the Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) level. The math strategies, which have yielded improved passes this year, will be sustained, with additional support provided where needed. As it relates to English Language, focus...
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