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ECC Seeks Increased Funding for Early Childhood Education

Acting Executive Director of the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Michelle Campbell, is calling on members of the public and private sectors to explore ways of increasing support to early childhood development in Jamaica. Speaking to JIS News in an interview...

Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency Stephen Vasciannie (right), listens attentively as member of the International Reggae Poster Contest (IRPC), Kathryn Buford (centre), explains the significance of one of the posters on display at the Embassy of Jamaica. Looking on (at left) is founder of the IRPC, Michael Thompson. The exhibition, which was officially opened by Ambassador Vasciannie at the Embassy on November 14, will run for one week.

Alpha Boys’ School to Benefit From Sale of Posters

Alpha Boys’ School To Benefit From Sale Of Posters

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), addresses the launch of the national policy for the reintegration of school aged mothers into the formal school system, at the Jamaica Conference Centre, Downtown Kingston, on November 15. Seated are: Assistant Representative, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), Melisa McNeil-Barrett (left), and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Elaine Foster Allen.

Policy Launched To Ensure Teen Mothers Continue Education

President of the University of Technology (UTech), Professor Errol Morrison, addresses the audience at the recent launch of 'Tag Drive', an annual fund-raising activity held by UTech's Students' Union.

UTech Students Giving Back To Society

Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Grace McLean (right), presents the LASCO/Ministry of Education Teacher of the Year trophy to Janet Walters from the John Rollins Success Primary School (2nd right), while Founder and Executive Chairman LASCO Affiliated Companies, Lascelles Chin (left), hands the Principal of the Year trophy to Norman Malcolm of the Windward Road Primary and Junior High School. Occasion was the award ceremony held yesterday (Nov. 13), at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston. Sharing the moment is Managing Director, LASCO Manufacturing Limited, Dr. Eileen Chin.

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Gov’t Will Ensure Consensus on Teaching Council Bill

Education Minister, Rev. Hon. Ronald Thwaites, is reiterating the Government’s commitment to ensuring consensus on the proposed Jamaica Teaching Council Bill, before steps are taken to pass legislation entrenching the organisation. “We are committed and have expended the time and will expend more time as much as is necessary for the process of consultation and broad acceptance among all stakeholders....

Ambassador of the Republic of Chile, His Excellency Eduardo Bonilla (left), presents one of five notebook computers to Acting Principal of the Cockburn Gardens Primary and Junior High School, Patricia Findley. The gifts were handed over during a ceremony held at the school’s location in St. Andrew on Monday, November 11, to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations between Jamaica and Republic of Chile.

13 years ago Education

Embassy of Chile Donates Computers to Cockburn Gardens Primary and Junior High

A donation of notebook computers to the Cockburn Gardens Primary and Junior High School in St. Andrew by the Embassy of Chile is expected to further enrich the learning experience of students. The five computers were handed over on Monday, November 11, during a special ceremony held at the school in commemoration of 50 years of diplomatic relations between Jamaica...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, emphasizes a point as he addresses the official opening ceremony of the University of Technology

13 years ago Education

Education Minister Hails Expansion of UTECH to Montego Bay

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has welcomed the expansion of the University of Technology (UTech) to western Jamaica, noting that the move represents a good investment by the institution in Jamaica’s future. He was speaking at the official opening ceremony for the new campus located on Dome Street in Montego Bay, St. James on Friday, November 8. “Today...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (left), address a ceremony to mark the official re-dedication of the Moreland Hill Primary School in Westmoreland, held on Thursday (Nov. 7) on the school grounds. Looking on in background are Principal of the school, Alecia Laing (partly hidden) and President of the Rockhouse Foundation, Peter Rose.

13 years ago Education

Moreland Primary School gets New Building

The 73-year old Moreland Hill Primary School in Westmoreland now has a new building with modern amenities to enable a more conducive teaching/learning environment. Through a $15 million grant from the Rockhouse Foundation in Negril, the old school structure was demolished and a new plant built during the summer holidays, complete with new furniture and modern bathroom facilities. The new...

Executive Director of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Dr. Patrece Charles (at microphone), addressing a recent JIS ‘Think Tank’. At left is Manager for Group Corporate Communications at National Commercial Bank (NCB), Mrs. Belinda Williams.

13 years ago Education

NPSC Gets Helping Hand from NCB

The National Parenting Support Commission’s (NPSC) initiatives have been bolstered by a $5 million sponsorship from the National Commercial Bank (NCB), in cash and kind over the next two years. The sponsorship will also be utilized to assist NPSC with its activities for Parent Month, which is being observed in November, under the theme: ‘Transforming Families Through Communication Awareness Resources’....

Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams (right), hands over a letter of commitment for $50,000 to Acting Principal of the Howard Cooke Primary School, in Montego Bay, Mrs. Mavis Moses (2nd right), to go towards the construction of a perimeter fence for the school. Sharing in the moment are Principal of the institution, Mr. Dave Scott (2nd left), and Chairman of the Board of Governors for the school, Philemon Samuels (left). Occasion was a ground breaking ceremony for the fence at the school on November 7.

13 years ago Education

Perimeter Fence for Howard Cooke Primary

Ground has been broken for the construction of a perimeter fence around the Howard Cooke Primary School, in Catherine Hall, St. James, to ensure the safety and security of students and teachers. Minister of State in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, and Member of Parliament for the area, Hon. Sharon Ffolkes-Abrahams, who broke ground on November 7, pledged...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (centre), converses with 2012 Outstanding Caribbean Child Researcher, Raejean Porter, during Thursday’s (November 7) session of the Caribbean Child Research Conference at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston. Looking on at left is Director of the Sir Arthur Lewis Institute of Social and Economic Studies (SALISES), Professor Brian Meeks.

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Construction to Begin Next Month on Diagnostic Centres for Special Needs Children

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says work will begin next month on the establishment of three diagnostic and care centres to cater to students with special education needs in rural Jamaica. “Construction is starting in December at Sam Sharpe (Teachers’ College in St. James) for the construction of the centre there and we have existing space at Church Teachers’...