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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

Forty schools across the island are to benefit from important educational resource material through the Poverty Reduction Programme (PRP), being implemented by the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF). “This reflects the core objective and purpose of the PRP towards inclusive...

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.

Primary and High School Students to Be Exposed to Financial Literacy

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.

Gov’t Incorporating Technology in Education

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.

UK Qualifications Being Offered Through Partnership

Principal, Papine High School, Leighton Christie.

Papine Targets Higher Achievement in Traditional Subjects

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.

11 years ago EducationYouth

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...

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.

11 years ago Education

Cultural Extravagance to Mark Jamaica Day

It was a day of cultural extravagance and celebration at the Norman Manley High School in Kingston on February 27, as the institution hosted the official ceremony to mark Jamaica Day 2015. The Maxfield Avenue School was alive with excitement, as ecstatic students and teachers showcased aspects of Jamaica’s rich and diverse cultural heritage through dance, music, drama and poetry....

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.

11 years ago Education

Jamaica Day to Showcase Best Examples of Country

As the nation’s schools gear up for activities on Jamaica Day 2015, to be observed on February 27, Convenor of the event, Amina Blackwood Meeks, says it is an opportunity to showcase the best examples of Jamaica. “Jamaica Day is an opportunity to live one of the objectives in the Culture in Education Programme, which is to raise Jamaicans to...

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...