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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

The Ministry of Education is partnering with Money Basics for Kids Ltd. to teach primary and high school students in Grades four to seven the fundamentals of financial literacy. Dubbed, ‘Taking Charge of the Financial Future of Youth in Jamaica’,...

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

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.

Partnerships Vital to Uplift the Youth – Education Minister

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’.

Parents Urged to Save for Children’s Tertiary Education

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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...

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.

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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...

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

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Education Ministry Confident Of Achieving Literacy Target

The Ministry of Education is expressing confidence in attaining its goal of 85 per cent of students in the grade four age cohort achieving mastery of literacy in 2015. An optimistic Portfolio Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, notes that the country is now 7.6 per cent away from achieving this target. “The final measurement will be made at this year’s...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, fields questions during a meeting with senior journalists today (January 16), at the Alhambra Inn Hotel in St. Andrew.

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Grade Four Literacy and Numeracy Tests Pushed Back to June 30 and July 1

This year’s sitting of the Grade Four Literacy and Numeracy Tests has been pushed back to June 30 and July 1 to make up for the time lost in September and October, due to the impact of the Chikungunga virus (CHIKV). The sitting of the tests was initially scheduled for June 4 and 5. Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (second left, background), watches a performance by students of the Sylvia Foote Basic School during the official launch of the Voluntary Organisation for the Upliftment of Children (VOUCH) SAVER project, at 1 National Heroes Circle in Kingston, on January 14. Others (seated from left) are: Chairman, VOUCH, Noel Osbourne; Programme Professor, Nova Southeastern University, Professor Sidi Lakhdar; and Professor at the Nova Southeastern University, Dr. David Griffin.

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VOUCH Launches Saver Project To Assist Children With Learning Disabilities

Children at the early childhood level who are experiencing a range of learning disabilities can now receive specialized assistance through the Screening, Assessment and Very Early Remedial (SAVER) project of the Voluntary Organisation for the Upliftment of Children (VOUCH). The programme, which is offered at the VOUCH basic school at 1 National Heroes Park, will provide diagnostic services and support...