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Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (right), signs an agreement to provide grant funding of $12.2 million to the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) to renovate its Dairy Unit. Waiting to afix his signature to the document, is Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (second right). Also pictured at the head table (from left) are State Minister for Agriculture, Hon. Luther Buchanan and CASE Board Chairman, Ambassador Derrick Heaven. The agreement was signed during a ceremony at the school's Passley Gardens location in Portland on Friday (Jan. 30).

Government Provides $12.2 Million in Grant Funding to CASE

The Government has provided $12.2 million in grant funding to the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) to renovate its Dairy Unit. Making the announcement, Minister of Agriculture, Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, said this intervention is...

Principal of the Salvation Army School for the Blind and the Visually Impaired, Iyeke Erharuyi (second right), walks with students of the school - Sherese Walker (right), and Kimani Nunez (2nd left). Looking on at left is Mobility Instructor, Annette Powell.

School for the Blind on Drive to Increase Enrolment

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), in discussion with National Financial Literacy Coordinator, Sharryn Dawson (centre), and Head of Marketing and Corporate Communications, First Global Bank, Peter Lindo, at the official launch of the ‘Taking Charge of the Financial Future of Youth in Jamaica’ project, held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge, University of the West Indies, on January 28.

Students to be Taught Financial Literacy

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), is presented with a certificate of appreciation by member of the Rotary Club of St. Andrew, Minna Israel (centre), while club President, Robert Gibbs, looks on. The Minister was the guest speaker at the club’s luncheon meeting, held at the Hotel Four Seasons, in St. Andrew, on January 27. The event was held under the theme: ‘The Solutions by way of Education: Our Competitive Advantage’.

Education Minister Lauds Rotary Movement

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, presents Faculty Advisor, Sonia Leebert, with her plaque and gift package during the Kiwanis Clubs of Division 25 100th Anniversary Service Leadership Programmes Youth Awards Ceremony, held at the Montego Bay High School in St.
James on January 21, under the theme: — Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, presents Faculty Advisor, Sonia Leebert, with her plaque and gift package during the Kiwanis Clubs of Division 25 100th Anniversary Service Leadership Programmes Youth Awards Ceremony, held at the Montego Bay High School in St. James on January 21, under the theme: 'Serving the children of the world'. Some 100 youth leaders as well as four Faculty Advisors were recognized and awarded during the ceremony.

Four Teachers Honoured by Kiwanis

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Strategies to Improve Delivery of Special Education

The Ministry of Education is putting strategies in place to achieve significant improvements in the planning and delivery of special education programmes and services. These involve programme planning and development, quality assurance in the delivery of programmes, monitoring and training of persons to secure appropriate opportunities for students with special needs in the mainstream school system as well as in...

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JFLL Implements High School Diploma Equivalency Programme

Implementation of the High School Diploma Equivalency Programme (HSDEP) has begun under the direction of the Jamaican Foundation for Lifelong Learning (JFLL). Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, made the announcement during the sitting of the House of Representatives on Tuesday, January 27. Rev. Thwaites noted that the HSDEP will become the core business of the JFLL, as the...

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Education Ministry to Cover Exam Fees Under CVQ Programme

The Ministry of Education says it will cover examination and registration fees for students who will be assessed in the new subject areas under the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) programme. This is being done under the Ministry’s Examination Support Programme, and the subjects covered are: Call Contact Centre, Level one; Crop Production, Level One; Food and Drink, Level One; and...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), with adult and youth leaders during the Kiwanis Clubs of Division 25 100th Anniversary Service Leadership Programme (SLP) Youth Awards Ceremony, held at the Montego Bay High School Auditorium on January 21. Some 100 youth and four adult leaders from across western Jamaica were awarded for their contribution to the Movement.

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Partnerships Vital to Uplift the Youth – Education Minister

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says to uplift the nation’s youth, partnerships with organizations such as the Kiwanis Clubs, are “absolutely vital”, and urged more groupings to come forward and give their support. The Minister said that while the State can take a leading role, it is almost impossible for Government to do all that needs to be...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites having a light conversation with Chief Executive Officer, COK Sodality Cooperative Credit Union Ltd, Jacqueline Mighty, at the COK Sodality Cooperative Credit Union Blast Off, held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge on Wednesday, January 21, under the theme: ‘Passion…Time for Growth’.

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Parents Urged to Save for Children’s Tertiary Education

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is urging parents to begin saving towards their children’s tertiary education from an early stage. “My advice to parents is that they should start saving for their child’s tertiary education from grade seven, if not before. Put down $500 a month if that is what you can afford, because the power of compounding...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), converses with Girl Guides, Mellissa Reeves (2nd left), Britonny Benain (2nd right), and Shannier Boothe, who were among the many members attending the Girl Guides Association of Jamaica’s 100th anniversary church service at the Cathedral of St. Jago de la Vega, Spanish Town, St. Catherine, on Sunday (January 18). Rev. Thwaites brought greetings.

11 years ago Education

Girl Guides Urged To Get Into Primary Schools Early

Education Minister, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has called on the Girl Guides Association of Jamaica to strengthen its resolve to begin organising troops from as early as possible in the primary schools, so that the principles of the movement will be embedded in the consciousness of the children from the earliest stage. He issued the charge as he addressed...

Sam Sharpe Awardee and Principal of the Challenge Basic School in Montego Bay, St. James, Eileen McIntosh (centre), shares a light moment with members of her teaching staff. They are (from left): Terese Wilson, Brenda Bryan, Thelma Buddington, Lisa Black, Jennifer Cleghorn, and Eveleth Kerr.

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Educator Overcomes Odds to Achieve Her Dream

Founder and Principal of the Challenge Basic School in Montego Bay, Eileen McIntosh, stands as an example of what can be achieved through perseverance, self-belief and faith in God. She overcame tremendous odds, including the death of her parents and interruption of her formal education, to achieve her dream of starting her own school and contributing to the development of...