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Minister of Education Hon Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left) along with Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Elaine Foster Allen examine teaching blocks at a post- Sectoral press briefing held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday, May 8. Looking on is National Literacy Coordinator, Andre Hill.

Government Investing More in Early Childhood

The Government has increased expenditure on early childhood education to $14.1 billion. This represents 18 per cent of the Education Ministry’s recurrent budget. An additional $316.5 million will be spent on supporting and improving early childhood education. Making the disclosure...

Minister of Education Hon Rev. Ronald Thwaites addresses journalists at a post-Sectoral press briefing held at the Office of the Prime Minister on Thursday, May 8.

More Incentives for Early Childhood Teachers

Minister of Education, the Hon Rev Ronald Thwaites emphasises a point during his contribution to the 2014/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 7.

Library Service Receives Boost from Gates Foundation

Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev Ronald Thwaites makes his contribution to the 2014/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 7.

PATH Students Will Continue To Receive Free Lunches

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addressing students and teachers of Porus High School in Manchester, on May 2. Rev. Thwaites, along with other Ministry officials, visited the institution to offer comfort and support to members of the bereaved school community, who are mourning the untimely death of 16-year old, Grade 10 student, Jevaughn Thomas.

Greater Safeguard of Children’s Welfare Urged

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Submissions on JTC Bill Reviewed

The National Council on Education has reviewed all submissions on the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) Bill and the 1980 Code of Regulations. “They have canvassed and taken into account everybody’s point of view, and I am pleased to tell you that I have received final report on both issues,” Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, told the House of...

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Physical Education to be Added to Cape Syllabus

Beginning September, physical education and sport will be added to the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) syllabus. Making the announcement, Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, said this proposed introduction, is a “positive development” and reflects the Ministry’s thrust to integrate more technical and vocational subjects into the secondary school curriculum. “This is a necessary rebranding exercise because over...

12 years ago Education

All Schools to Have Dedicated Sports Coaches by 2017

As it seeks to further harness the athletic prowess of students across the island, the Ministry of Education is putting plans in place to have at least one qualified coach available for or sited in every school by 2017. This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites while making a presentation at the Business of Sport International Conference...

12 years ago Education

Gov’t Developing Policy to Regulate Vending at Schools

The Ministry of Education is developing a regulatory policy that deals with illegal vending on, or around school compounds. Speaking with JIS News, Director of Safety and Security in Schools, Sergeant Coleridge Minto, informed that currently vendors are operating illegally without the required permits. “We have illegal vending taking place…. vendors who are selling without a food handlers permit, and...

12 years ago Education

SLB Launches Outreach Programme for Western Jamaica

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) is taking its services to new and returning customers outside of Kingston and St. Andrew through its ‘SLB on the road’ outreach programme between Monday, April 28 and Friday, May 2. The programme will be facilitated at the University of the West Indies Western Campus at Dome Street, Montego Bay and the University of Technology...

The top 10 early childhood educators from Westmoreland who were among those honoured by the Early Childhood Commission (ECC) at an awards luncheon, held at Sandals Whitehouse Resort in Culloden, Westmoreland, on April 25. Seated (from left) are: Mrs. Paulette Jagdath, Mrs. Pearline Robinson, Mrs. Gloria Jordan, Mrs. Carmen Hibbert and Mrs. Lydia Savariau. In the back row are (from left): Mrs. Valeria Lawrence, Mrs. Jemeletha Allen, Mr. Cecil McLeod, Mrs. Candy May Goodin and Mrs. Lorna Tomlinson-Bernard.

12 years ago Education

Early Childhood Educators Honoured

Twenty-seven early childhood educators in Westmoreland, with more than 1,300 cumulative years of service, have been honoured by the Early Childhood Commission (ECC). An awards luncheon in their honour was held at Sandals Whitehouse Resort in Culloden, Westmoreland, on April 25. The event, which was organized by the Early Childhood Commission, Region 4, forms part of the ECC’s 10th anniversary...

Principal of Cambridge High School, in St. James, Ms. Mavis Hamilton, who tells JIS News about the re-branding exercise taking place at the school.

12 years ago Education

Cambridge High Reaping Success of Transformational Leadership

The rebranding of Cambridge High School in St. James is already resulting notable improvements in the school’s culture and the performance of its students. Principal of four years, Mavis Hamilton, who launched the rebranding initiative,tells JIS News that the school community is pleased with the improvements that are being made. Ms. Hamilton says when she took over the reins of the institution in 2010, she saw the need for a drastic turn around. “I quickly identified disciplinary deficiencies and low academic performance as the two major challenges facing...