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Veteran Educator, Mr. Eann Singh, who will receive the Prime Minister's Medal of Appreciation. Mr. Singh is the Principal for Vaughansfield Primary and Infant School in St. James.

Veteran Educator to Receive PM’s Medal of Appreciation

Being a teacher is more than just imparting knowledge; it means dedication and commitment to the education process, making it easier for persons to learn. This is what Mr. Eann Singh has proven in his 43 years of service to...

Members of the Bickersteth Primary School boys choir in St. James, lift their voices at the Ministry Of Education Region 4's Boys' Choir Festival 2013, which was held on May 28 at the Bethel Primary and Junior High School in Hopewell, Hanover.

Corporate Jamaica Urged to Help Schools Establish Music Programmes

Psychosexual Therapist, Dr. Ruth Westheimer (left), makes a point at a motivational session with students in Western Jamaica, oganized by the Jamaica Fulbright-Humphrey Alumni Association, at the Montego Bay Community College, in St. James, on May 24. Looking on (from second left) are: Board member of the Fulbright Academy, Mr. Kim David Eger; Psychiatrist, Dr. Wendel Abel; Fulbright Ambassador, Dr. Mushtaq Memon and Vice Principal at the College, Dr. Maureen Nelson.

Students Attend Fulbright Session

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, repaints a section of the Franklin Town Primary School in Kingston today (May 23), as part of this year’s Labour Day activities at the institution.

Franklin Town Residents Spruce Up Primary School

State Minister in the Ministry of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, and Member of Parliament for South East St. Andrew, Hon. Julian Robinson (2nd right), assists members of the St. Andrew High School Class of 1963 as they give a face-lift to the Joan Reader Vocational Block of the institution on Labour Day (May 23). They are (from right) Maxine Henry-Wilson, Christene Thwaites-Morin, and Dr. Deanna Ashley

Students Sit Exam While School Gets Facelift

13 years ago EducationForeign AffairsSport

Jamaica and Tanzania Exploring Cooperation in Education and Sport

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller has expressed Jamaica’s commitment to stronger relationships with Tanzania. In bilateral talks with Tanzania’s President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, in Ethiopia recently, Prime Minister Simpson Miller said the commitment was a reflection of the principle of South-South cooperation to which her Administration subscribes. Of particular interest to Tanzania is cooperation in the fields...

13 years ago Education

Boys Show Off Musical Prowess at Choir Festival

Hundreds of boys from more than 30 primary schools in St. James, on Tuesday, May 28, showcased their musical and vocal talents as the Ministry of Education staged the 4th annual Boys’ Choir Festival, at the Bethel Primary and Junior High School in Hopewell, Hanover. The event was held under the theme: ‘Empowering our boys through music’ and comprised solo,...

13 years ago Education

MIND to Host Leadership Workshops

The Management Institute for National Development (MIND) will on Wednesday, June 5 and Thursday, June 6, hosts two leadership workshops at its campus at 235A Old Hope Road, Kingston 6. The June 5 workshop dubbed 'Power and Politics in Public Sector Organizations' is targeted at executives within the public sector, including Chief Executive Officers, Executive Directors, Directors General, and Senior...

13 years ago Education

Jamaica Seeks to Tap into Lucrative Animation Industry

Next month’s highly anticipated KingsToon festival will provide the opportunity for local and regional animators to get a foothold in the growing US$222.8 billion global animation industry. The two-day event will be held at the Mona Visitors’ Lodge at the University of the West Indies (UWI), St. Andrew, from June 20 to 21. Jamaica’s growing crop of local animators will...

13 years ago EducationOffice of the Prime Minister

40 Teachers to Receive PM’s Medal of Appreciation

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller, will award the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for service to education to 40 teachers, who have contributed more than 1,500 years of combined service to Jamaica’s development. The ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 9 at Jamaica House starting at 5:00 p.m. Instituted in 2005, the award is given to...

13 years ago Education

Register Children Early for New School Year

The Ministry of Education is advising parents and guardians to ensure that their children are registered in time for the start of the new school year in September. Chief Education Officer, Grace McLean, said children entering early childhood and primary level institutions for the first time, should be registered in May or June each year, while those entering secondary schools...

13 years ago EducationHealth & WellnessLocal Government

MP Calls for More Teaching Hospitals

Member of Parliament for North West St. Ann, Dr. Dayton Campbell, has recommended that the Government increase the number of teaching hospitals across the island. This, he said, is critical, as the country aims to attain first world health status and provide holistic care for nationals. “Hospitals (that can) be targeted include Spanish Town, Mandeville Regional Hospital, St. Ann’s Bay...