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Regional Director of the Ministry of Education's Region Four, Mrs. Hillary Foster.

School Year Off to Smooth Start in Region Four

The new academic school year got off to a good start on Monday, September 2, in Region Four, with all 172 educational institutions, opening their doors to thousands of new and returning students. Regional Director, Mrs. Hillary Foster told JIS Newsthat...

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

Education Ministry/Spanish Jamaica Foundation Bring Spanish to Local TV

President of the Harris Family Vision Foundation, Michael Harris (right), looks on as children wait to take their turn in the bounce house, during a back-to-school treat and health fair hosted by the foundation recently, at the Fletcher's Grove Baptist Church in Sandy Bay, Hanover.

Back-To-School Treat for Hanover Children

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, addresses journalists at a special Back-to-School press briefing on August 28, at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston, where he announced transport benefits for Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) students.

Bursaries for 1,000 Tertiary Students in PATH Households

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier (centre), (from left) are: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Alvin McIntosh; and Director of Social Security in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe.

Transport Grant for PATH Students

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Back-to-School Hotlines

The Ministry of Education is advising members of the public that there are six regional offices situated across the island to provide information and services. Schools or members of the public facing any major challenges during the back-to-school period and beyond should seek assistance from the regional offices using the following telephone hotlines: Region 1 –Kingston and St. Andrew: 948-9388...

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Education Ministry Provides Wheelchairs for Special Needs Students

Twenty retrofitted wheelchairs have been procured by the Ministry of Education for the 2013/14 academic year, to assist physically challenged students in special education facilities island-wide. This disclosure was made by Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Grace McLean, at a Think Tank held recently, at the Jamaica Information Service’s (JIS) head office in Kingston. Mrs. McLean said there has...

13 years ago Education

Textbook Prices Rise By An Average of 10%

Jamaicans will pay an average increase of 10% for textbooks this academic year. This is the word from the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) based on a survey of 126 text books (82 secondary, 31 primary and 13 infant), in 52 book outlets in the Greater Kingston Metropolitan Area (KMA) and all parishes. The increase is greater than that recorded in...

Principal of the Keith All-age School in St. Ann, Radcliffe Gordon, addresses the recent dedication ceremony for the Methodist Episcopal Academic School of Learning and Marketable Skills located in Orange Hill in the parish.

13 years ago Education

Training Academy in Orange Hill Hailed

The establishment of the Methodist Episcopal Academic School of Learning and Marketable Skills, in the St. Ann-based community of Orange Hill, is being hailed as an important initiative for the residents of the area. The institution, which is the brainchild of founder of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Rev. Dr. Jeffery Mills, is a multi-faceted centre, offering programmes in leadership skills,...

Special Education Project Coordinator in the Education Ministry, Dr. Michele Meredith (left), is in discussion with Digicel’s Regional Sales Manager, Joy Clark (centre); and Programme Manager, Digicel, Dane Richardson, at Tuesday’s (August 27) opening of a three-day information communication technology (ICT) training workshop for primary school principals and teachers from four education regions. The training comes under Digicel’s Enrichment Programme, which involves partnership with the Ministry and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

13 years ago Education

Educators Trained to Boost Literacy Levels

Some 76 principals and teachers from 31 primary schools in four education regions are benefiting from Information and Communication Technology (ICT) training aimed at improving literacy and numeracy among students. The training, which got underway on Tuesday, August 27, at the Wexford Court Hotel in Montego Bay, is part of Digicel Foundation’s enrichment initiative in partnership with the Ministry of...

Member of Parliament for North West St. Ann, Dr. Dayton Campbell, examines plaques shortly before a presentation ceremony for outstanding students and teachers, held recently at the Holiday Haven in Runaway.

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Outstanding Students and Teachers from North West St. Ann Honoured

Some 120 top performing Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) students from North West St. Ann and their teachers, along with 50 tertiary level students, have been recognised for outstanding work. At an awards ceremony held recently at the Holiday Haven in Runaway Bay, the beneficiaries were presented with books, education grants, and other awards by Member of Parliament, Dr. Dayton...

13 years ago Education

Parents Urged to Send Children to School

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, is appealing to parents to ensure that their children attend school regularly. The Minister, who was delivering the keynote address at an awards ceremony held recently in St. Ann, argued that consistent school attendance will ensure better academic results and that the country benefits from the large investment it makes in education. “Education...