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Principal, Papine High School, Leighton Christie.

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...

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.

OCR Hands Over Computers to JLS

Director of the Culture in Education Programme at the Ministry of Education, Amina Blackwood Meeks (second left), along with students of the Norman Manley High school, Kevannie Goldson (left), and Demilto Hall (third left), view a display mounted by the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), during Jamaica Day 2015 celebrations at the Maxfield Avenue institution on February 27. Looking on is: Manager, Special Projects, JIS, Andrine Davidson.

Cultural Extravagance to Mark Jamaica Day

Convenor of Jamaica Day, Amina Blackwood Meeks, who is also the Director of the Culture in Education Programme at the Ministry of Education, addressing the recent launch of Jamaica Day 2015, at the Portmore HEART Academy, in St. Catherine.

Jamaica Day to Showcase Best Examples of Country

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Education

Project to Improve Literacy among Grades 1-3 Students

A total of $179 million has been allotted to the Ministry of Education to continue work under the Education Partnership for Improved Literacy Outcomes project. The sum, which is included in the 2015/16 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, will go towards improving the reading fluency skills of grades one to three students in targeted primary schools....

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Education

$69 Million to Build Early Childhood Institutions

A sum of $69 million will be spent by the Government this year, to construct two early childhood institutions in the parishes of St. Thomas and Kingston and St. Andrew. Details of the allocation are outlined in the 2015/16 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The project, which is being funded by the Chinese Government, will commence...

11 years ago EducationSport

Education Ministry Develops Policy on Transfer

The Ministry of Education has developed a policy framework for the transfer of student athletes between schools. This is aimed at stamping out the unethical practice of some high schools recruiting students primarily for sporting activities, without due consideration for their academic development. The framework was developed in association with the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA). In a statement to...

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016EducationParliament

Construction of Diagnostic Centres Continues

The Government has allocated $20 million to continue the construction of three diagnostic and care centres to cater to students with special education needs in rural Jamaica. Details of the allotment are outlined in the 2015/16 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The project will be financed through the Consolidated Fund and is being implemented by the...

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016EducationParliament

$625 Million Allocated to ESTP

Government will spend $625 million this financial year, for the continuation of the Education System Transformation Programme (ESTP). Details of this allocation are outlined in the 2015/16 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The funds will go toward the Ministry of Education’s policy to expand compulsory education from age 16 to 18 years by providing approximately 2,100...

11 years ago Education

Gov’t Allocates $290 Million for Expansion of Secondary Schools

A total of $290 million has been set aside for the construction of additional classrooms at several secondary schools across the island. The project, which is contained in the 2015/16 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, seeks to alleviate the shift system and overcrowding in high schools. Financing, which is being provided through the Consolidated Fund, will...

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Education

Education Ministry Gets $50 Million to Upgrade Electrical Infrastructure

A total of $50 million will be spent to upgrade the electrical infrastructure at the Ministry of Education’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston and five regional offices across the island. Details of the allotment are outlined in the 2015/16 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives. The proposed project will be financed through the Consolidated Fund and...

11 years ago Budget 2015/2016Education

Sewerage Systems in 97 Primary Schools to be Improved

Government will spend $70 million to improve the sewerage systems in 97 primary schools across the island, this fiscal year. The sum, which is contained in the 2015/2016 Estimates of Expenditure, now before the House of Representatives, will be used to complete works under phase one of the project by April this year. This includes 52 schools in the parishes...