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Academic Dean at the All American Institute of Medical Sciences in Black River, St. Elizabeth, Dr. Sheila Campbell Forrester (left), in discussion with Chairman of the Board, Dr. Simon Clarke (right), at the institution’s inaugural graduation exercise on December 4.

Healthy Start by First Off-Shore Medical School

The All American Institute of Medical Sciences (AAIMS), in Black River, St. Elizabeth, staged its inaugural graduation exercise on December 4, in which 19 Pre-Medical and 34 Pre-Clinical students graduated. The AAIMS, which is Jamaica’s first off-shore private medical school,...

Chief Executive Officer of the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Mrs. Donna Marie Rowe (3rd left-second row), and Chairman of the JIS Advisory Board, Fae Ellington (4th left), with students who participated in the 2014 JIS Heritage Competition, and the inaugural Poster Competition, at an awards ceremony, held today (March 6), at King’s House, in St. Andrew.

Students from Jessie Ripoll Primary and Ardenne High Top JIS Competitions

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev Thwaites (left), expresses sympathy to Donald Quarrie High School students, Danela Dyer (2nd left) and Alechia Phillips, at the death of their friend Kayalicia Simpson. At right is Principal of the School, Talbert Weir. The Minister addressed a special devotion at the school on March 5, for the late 14-year old student.

Schools Urged to Support Parents in Raising Peacemakers

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), assists former Prime Minster, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga (left), to unveil a sign renaming the library and resource centre at the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts in Mr. Seaga’s honour. Occasion was a ceremony at the institution’s campus on Arthur Wint drive in Kingston yesterday (March 5), where several spaces were renamed for persons, who have contributed to the development of the institution and arts and culture in Jamaica. Sharing the moment is Principal at the institution, Dr. Nicholeen DeGrasse-Johnson.

Edna Manley College, the Cradle of Cultural Studies – Thwaites

Head of Delegation of the European Union to Jamaica, Ambassador Paola Amadei (left) and Deputy Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Dorrette Campbell (right), shows one of the educational charts to be distributed to schools under the Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP), at the launch of the charts on Wednesday (March 4), at the Knutsford Hotel in Kingston.

Schools to Receive Charts to Enhance Learning

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Ministry Saddened by Fiery Death of Three Students

The Ministry of Education is saddened by the tragic death of three students in a fire at their home in west Kingston on Friday morning. They are nine-year-old Abigail Reid, a student of Iris Gelly Primary School; 18-year-old Bebita Harris, a sixth-form student of Tarrant High School; and 15-year-old Lenardo Morris, a student of Excelsior High School in Kingston. Reacting...

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UCJ Celebrates Quality Assurance Week

The University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) will celebrate its 10th Annual Quality Assurance in Tertiary Education Week from March 8-13 under the theme: ‘The Changing Landscape of Tertiary Education: Challenges for Quality Assurance’. The week-long observance begins on Sunday, March 8 with a Thanksgiving Service at the Webster Memorial United Church in Kingston. On Tuesday, March 10, the Council will...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), interacts with Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President, Doran Dixon (left), and National Financial Literacy Coordinator with private sector entity, Money Basics for Kids, Sharryn Dawson, during Wednesday’s (March 4) pilot phase launch of the primary and high schools financial literacy initiative, ‘Taking Charge of the Financial Future of Youth in Jamaica’, at the Medallion Hall Hotel in St. Andrew. The programme is being jointly implemented by the Education Ministry and Money Basics for Kids, with sponsorship provided by First Global Bank.

11 years ago Education

Primary and High School Students to Be Exposed to Financial Literacy

The pilot phase of the initiative involving the Ministry of Education, and private sector entity, Money Basics for Kids, to deliver financial literacy to primary and high school students, kicked off on March 4 with a teacher training symposium, at the Medallion Hall Hotel, in St. Andrew. Twenty teachers from the eight schools initially involved in the programme, titled: ‘Taking...

Minister of Education, Rev. Hon. Ronald Thwaites (left) converses with Shareholder, One-on-One Educational Services Limited, R. Danny Williams (right) during yesterday’s (March 2) media launch of mYLocker® e-learning platform at the Knustford Court Hotel in New Kingston. Others (from second left) are: Business Development and Marketing Manager, Gleaner Company, Nordia Craig; and Managing Director and Chief Education Officer, One-on-One Educational Services Limited, Ricardo Allen.

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Gov’t Incorporating Technology in Education

Minister of Education, Rev. Hon. Ronald Thwaites, says steps are being taken to revolutionise the country’s education sector through the incorporation of technology. He noted that the introduction and use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in the classroom, coupled with traditional ways of imparting knowledge, will only redound to the benefit of the country. Rev. Thwaites, who was addressing...

British High Commissioner to Jamaica and the Bahamas, His Excellency David Fitton (left), greets Customer Service Sales Representative for the College of Insurance and Professional Studies, Karen Lynford (right), at the UK Higher Education and Skills Fair, held today (March 3) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Looking on is General Manager for the College of Insurance and Professional Studies, Annette Robotham.

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UK Qualifications Being Offered Through Partnership

The Ministry of Education is partnering with the British High Commission in Jamaica to offer UK qualifications, through local higher education, training and skills institutions. At the inaugural UK Higher Education and Skills Fair, held today (March 3) at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston, the programmes offered by 17 local and UK based higher education schools were showcased....

Principal, Papine High School, Leighton Christie.

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Papine Targets Higher Achievement in Traditional Subjects

Long recognised for outstanding achievements in the technical and vocational subjects, the Papine High School, under the leadership of Principal, Leighton Christie, is working to build a reputation of success in the traditional subject areas. The institution has been putting measures in place aimed at boosting student attainment in Mathematics, English Language, English Literature, Social Studies, Human and Social Biology,...

Registrar, Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR), Creig Smith (left), cuts the ribbon to display the computers, printers and uninterruptible power supplies that were given to the Jamaica Library Service for the purpose of assisting in the search and rescue of children who go missing. The handing over ceremony was held at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library, 2 Tom Redcam Drive, in Kingston, on March 3. Looking on (from right) are: Director General of the Jamaica Library Service, Mrs. Karen Barton; Child Protection Specialist, United Nations Children’s Fund, Jamaica, Janet Cupidon Quallo and Political Officer, Embassy of the United States of America, Rebecca Molinoff.

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OCR Hands Over Computers to JLS

The Office of the Children’s Registry (OCR) on Tuesday, March 3, handed over six computers to the Jamaica Library Service (JLS), to assist in the search and rescue of children who go missing. The handing over ceremony was held at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library, 2 Tom Redcam Drive, in Kingston. The computers along with the printers and...