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Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), presents a computer tablet to Denham Town High School teacher, Althea McFarlane-Allen, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on July 10. Sharing in the moment are Senior Secretary for Member Services at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Dr. Mark Nicely (left); and JTA President, Doran Dixon. Mrs. McFarlane-Allen was one of five teachers selected to participate in a one-week science technology, engineering and mathematics programme at the Loma Lindo University in the United States. The participating teachers also received tablets to aid in their course work.

Teachers Benefit from Science and Technology Scholarship

A feeling of confidence and an expression of fulfillment are emotions characterizing the experience of Mrs. Althea McFarlane-Allen, who benefited from a one-week science, technology, engineering and mathematics scholarship to the Lloma Linda University in California. A Teacher at the...

Senior Advisor to the Minister of Education, Dr. Franklin Johnston (left), having a light conversation with recipients of grants from the National Security Employees Co-op Credit Union, during the company’s annual Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) awards function, held at its Cross Roads location in Kingston, today (Aug. 5). The awardees (pictured from second left) are: Zavier Johnson, Orane Grant, Kaif McGaw, and Chevon Davis. A total of 66 students were presented with grants during the function.

Students Urged to Master the English Language

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites. (FILE)

Minister of Education Released from Hospital

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), is engaged in conversation with Chief Financial Officer of the state oil refinery, Petrojam Limited, Delroy Brown, during the entity’s 2015 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) awards luncheon, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on Friday, July 31. Rev. Thwaites was the keynote speaker.

Education Ministry Moving To Strengthen Student Homework Programme

Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites.

Minister of Education Undergoing Tests in Hospital

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Education Ministry Designing Specific Strategies to Assist Boys

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the Ministry is designing gender-specific instruction, aimed at improving the performance of boys who are lagging behind their female counterparts in academic achievement. “It is evident that boys’ underachievement in the education system is weighing heavily on national socio-economic development. Our boys are running 20 per cent behind girls – from grade...

Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Dr. Grace McLean (right) is in discussion with Dean of Psychology at the International University of the Caribbean, Dr. Margaret Barnett, and Motivational Speaker, Alvin Day, ahead of the fourth public lecture of the Institute for Educational Administration and Leadership-Jamaica, held at the International University of the Caribbean on Old Hope Road, St Andrew on July 28.

11 years ago Education

$150 Million Invested in TVET Education

Since last year, the Government invested more than $150 million in outfitting school laboratories and workshops, and upgrading of teachers in the areas of technical, vocational education and training (TVET). This is keeping with the emphasis on equipping students with the requisite training and skills demanded by the global labour market. “The Government of Jamaica sees TVET as an important...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), interacts with school principals and board chairs at a back-to-school conference held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston on July 28.

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Schools Urged To Build Relationship With Communities

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is encouraging school administrators to build strong community relations as a means of protecting the school plants. The Minister was responding to concerns raised by school officials about vandalism at a back-to-school conference held at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, on July 28. He said it is not possible to build fences at all...

Member of Parliament for North East St. Elizabeth, Raymond Pryce.

11 years ago Education

Sydney Pagon STEM Academy Making an Impact

The Sydney Pagon Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Academy in St. Elizabeth has been making a positive impact on the education landscape in the parish. Member of Parliament for North East St. Elizabeth, Raymond Pryce, said since the upgrading of the then Elim Agricultural School to the STEM Academy a year ago, the institution has already established itself as...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addresses the closing ceremony for the Deans of Discipline Training Programme at the Jamaica Theological Seminary in St. Andrew on July 24.

11 years ago Education

Govt Looking To Strengthen Powers of Deans of Discipline

The Government is looking at giving deans of discipline powers of special district constables in order for them to better handle some of the behavioural problems of students. Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, said that having recognised that the role of dean of discipline “is an arduous task,” he has had discussion with National Security Minister, Hon. Peter...

Pastor at Hope United Church, Rev. Dr. Margret Fowler announces that the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands will be implementing a specialized training for all persons who work with children in the church. Rev. Fowler was speaking at a church service to mark the beginning of the Trafficking In Persons (TIP) Week, held on July 26 at the Hope United Church, Mona.

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United Church Offers Training to Protect Children

The United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands, in response to current issues relating to children, will be implementing a specialized training programme to address child care protection issues. Pastor at Hope United Church, Rev. Dr. Margret Fowler, made the announcement on July 26, at the Trafficking In Persons (TIP) Week Church Service, to mark the beginning of a...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), presents a plaque to Chairman of the Board of Management of Frazer Primary School in Hanover, Rev. Cedric Palmer, during the Ministry

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Education Minister Announces Increase in Primary School Maintenance Grant

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the maintenance grant to primary schools will be increased at the start of the new school year in September. He said the move is in recognition of the “tremendous need for financial assistance” by schools across the island. He said the percentage increase will be worked out and announced to the schools...