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Director of the Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMAC), Professor Hopeton Dunn, addressing participants at the graduation ceremony for the first cohort in the 'Animate Jamaica' Certificate Programme, on February 11, at the Western Jamaica Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI).

CARIMAC to Introduce Degree in Animation

The Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMAC), is to introduce a new Bachelor’s degree in Animation and Motion Graphics, in recognition of its 40th anniversary. “CARIMAC is planning to play its major pioneering role in building the animation production...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), is presented with Vision 2030 Jamaica educational material by Communications Specialist at the Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat in the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), Carmen Miller (2nd right), following his meeting on Thursday (February 13) with PIOJ representatives, at the Ministry’s offices in Kingston. Looking on (from left), are: Programme Director, Vision 2030 Jamaica Secretariat, PIOJ, Richard Lumsden; and PIOJ Director General, Collin Bullock

Education Ministry Seeking to Incorporate Vision 2030 in School Curriculum

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the new classroom block at the Central High School in May Pen, Clarendon on February 12. Also pictured (from left) are: Head Boy at the school, Dorland Temple; Chairman of the school board, Beresford Sherman; Regional Director in the Ministry, Dr. Claudette Clarke; and Principal, Vinroy Harrison.

Minister Thwaites Urges High Schools to Establish Sixth Forms

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (centre); and Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), shares a moment with Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) Roll of Honour Awardee 2013, Patrick Smith (2nd right), at the award function held on February 12, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston. Others in attendance are Custos of Kingston, Hon. Steadman Fuller (2nd left); JTA President, Mark Nicely (right); 2012 Awardee Byron Farquharson (back row left); and JTA Secretary General, Dr. Adolph Cameron.

PM Extends Hand of Partnership to JTA

Students of the Holy Trinity High School, in Kingston, enter one of the newly constructed classrooms which were handed over on February 13. The new block, which has been named in honour of the late Archbishop Samuel Carter, will provide an additional 400 classroom spaces. The construction was done as part of the Ministry of Education’s thrust to remove schools from the shift system.

New Classrooms for Holy Trinity High

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller (left), warmly embraces Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Roll of Honour Awardee 2013, Mr. Patrick Smith, during the presentation ceremony, held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on February 12. Sharing in the moment are (back row, from left); 2012 Awardee, Mr. Byron Farquharson, and JTA Secretary General, Dr. Adolph Cameron.

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Prime Minister Hails JTA Roll of Honour Awardee

The 2013 Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Roll of Honour awardee, Mr. Patrick Smith, has been hailed as a person who exemplifies many of the qualities of a great educator, by Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller. A past President of the JTA, Mr. Smith has served in education for 46 years at various levels and joins a long...

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Senator Calls for Transformation of Teacher Colleges

Government Senator, Wensworth Skeffery, is calling for a transformation of the government teacher colleges into institutions which focus on providing the type of training that is needed in the country. The Senator was opening the debate on a motion calling for a comprehensive reorganisation of teacher training in Jamaica, in the Senate on February 7. “Change the mandate of all...

Minister of State in the Office of the Prime Minister and Member of Parliament for Eastern Westmoreland, Hon. Luther Buchanan (2nd right), reviews aspects of the blueprint for the construction of five new classrooms at the Belmont Academy in the parish with Project manager, Tropical Metal Products Ltd., Patrick McKenzie (left); Principal of the school, Rayon Simpson (2nd left); and Regional Director in the Ministry of Education region 4, Hillary Foster. The signing ceremony was held on Thursday, February 6, on the school compound.

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$14.9 Million Contract Signed for Expansion of Belmont Academy

The Belmont Academy in Westmoreland is to benefit from expansion works, following the signing of a $14.9 million contract for the construction of five additional classrooms on February 6. The project, which should be completed by the end of March, will allow for an additional intake of grade seven students come September 2014. Minister of State in the Office of...

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), is presented with a copy of the book, ‘H is for Happiness’, by co-authors and Co-Founders of Choose Life International (CLI), Faith Thomas (right), and Dr. Donovan Thomas. Rev. Thwaites was keynote speaker at a special breakfast meeting, organised by CLI, and held at the Knutsford Court hotel in New Kingston on February 7.

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Education Minister Invites CLI to Help

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has extended an invitation to Choose Life International (CLI) to partner with the Ministry, in providing counselling and behavioural assessment services to students with special education needs. Choose Life International, a faith-based, non-governmental organisation, founded by Dr. Donovan Thomas, and his wife, Faith, is geared at helping Jamaicans live their best lives by...

Minister of Education, Hon. the Rev. Ronald Thwaites, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on February 4.

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Safe School Policy Guidelines to be Implemented in 595 Primary Schools

Guidelines from the National Safe School Policy will be implemented in 595 primary schools, beginning September 2014. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Hon. the Rev. Ronald Thwaites, during the sitting of the House of Representatives on February 4. Rev. Thwaites noted that so far, the guidelines have been implemented in 164 secondary institutions, 111 All Age Schools and...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (seated left), enjoys the performance of student of Santa Cruz Primary and Junior High, Daesharae Authurs, following her performance at the official launch of Jamaica Day activities at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle headquarters in Kingston, on February 4. Others (from second left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Elaine Foster Allen; Chief Education Officer, Dr. Grace McLean; and Deputy Chief Education Officer, Dorrett Campbell. Schools islandwide will observe Jamaica Day activities on Friday, February 28, 2014 under the theme: ‘Celebrating Jamaica: Sporting Greatness in My Community’.

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Schools Should Consider Including Cultural Studies in Curriculum – Minister Thwaites

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says schools should consider incorporating cultural studies in their curriculum, in order to enable students to have a greater understanding and appreciation of their heritage. Rev. Thwaites was speaking at the official launch of Jamaica Day activities, at the Ministry, in Kingston, on February 4. Schools islandwide will observe ‘Jamaica Day’ on Friday, February...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), about to accept a gift basket from student at the Cross Keys High School, in Manchester, Amoy Woolry, at the recent launch of a Scholarship Fund, at the school, recently. The fund is geared at assisting a past student each year with a $300,000 tuition grant.

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Cross Keys High to Help Past Students

Cross Keys High School, in Manchester, has launched a crisis scholarship fund to support past students who are desirous of pursuing tertiary education. Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, who delivered the keynote address at the recent launch, held at the school, noted that the vision by a high school to support its past students was novel, and the...