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Public Relations Officer at the Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Rodger Hutchinson, has the attention of students of the Tavares Gardens Primary School in Kingston, during his address at the institution's career day activity on Wednesday (May 15).

Students of Tavares Gardens Primary Benefit from Career Day

The Tavares Gardens Primary School in Kingston held its annual career day on May 15, with hundreds of students benefiting from information and advice to help them make wise choices towards their future profession. The day included presentations from representatives...

Chief Education Officer, Grace McLean, says the Parents' Places provide resources to assist parents to support their children in a more effective manner.

Parents’ Places Providing Critical Support

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Portia Simpson Miller and Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites in discussion during Minister Thwaites’ contribution to the 2013/2014 Sectoral Debate on May 15 in parliament.

Changes to Grant Support for UWI and UTech

Minister of Youth and Culture, and Member of Parliament for St. Ann South Eastern, Hon. Lisa Hanna (2nd left), looks on as President of the Levitetz Family Foundation, Jeff Levitetz (3rd right), cuts the ribbon to officially open the new Steerfield Basic School in St. Ann on Wednesday, May 15. Others sharing the moment are (from left); Food For the Poor board member, Rev. Father Burchell McPherson; Principal of the school, Mitsie Richards; Regional Director, Ministry of Education Region 3, Maxine Headlam; and students of the school.

Food for the Poor Donates Basic School to St. Ann District

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, elaborates on matters raised in his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House, including a campaign to reduce the utility cost in schools. The Minister was addressing journalists at a post-Sectoral Debate press briefing, held at Jamaica House on May 16.

Education Ministry to Introduce Solar Systems to Reduce Energy Bill

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Principals Must be Trained at NCEL

It will soon become a requirement for educators to undergo training by the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL), for promotion to the position of principals and vice principals. This was stated by Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, during his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in Gordon House, on May 15. "We understand the need for strong...

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Lady Hall to Chair National Parenting Commission

The National Parenting Commission, which aims to assist parents in carrying out their roles and responsibilities, is to be chaired by Lady Rheima Hall, wife of former Governor-General, His Excellency Professor Sir Kenneth Hall. The Parenting Commission also aims at providing support for parents by increasing their access to quality information and services as outlined in the National Parenting Policy....

13 years ago Education

Behaviour Modification Programme for Schools

The Ministry of Education is working to implement a Behaviour Modification Programme to address the challenges of anti-social behaviour by students in some educational institutions. This was outlined in a Ministry paper tabled in the House of Representatives on Tuesday, May 15, by portfolio Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites. Among the methods of intervention to be pursued is the engagement...

13 years ago Education

Savings from Leave Reform to be Reallocated – Minister Thwaites

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the Ministry will be re-allocating what it expects to save from the estimated $2.5 billion that it spends per year on the costs associated with leave for teachers. These costs involve salaries for teachers who are studying; salaries for temporary replacements; tuition; and long leave. Rev. Thwaites says these funds will be...

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Gov’t to Save $223 Million from Re-Deployment of Teachers

The Government is expected to realise savings of $223 million over the next two years through the re-deployment of teachers. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, during his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate Wednesday, May 15, in the House of Representatives. He explained that under-deployed teachers in the system will be assigned to...

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Teachers will Receive Outstanding Allowances – Minister Thwaites

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has assured teachers that despite wage restraint, they will receive outstanding allowances, which are scheduled to be paid. “I am anxious that we settle with those we owe the refund of 50 per cent of their tuition costs. It is not fair to keep them waiting,” he said, noting that they will also receive...

13 years ago Education

Education Ministry and Universities to Review Programmes

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the Government will be working with tertiary institutions to which it provides funding, to ensure that their programmes are most geared towards the evolving Jamaican economy. Speaking at a post-Sectoral Debate press briefing at Jamaica House, on Thursday, May 16, Minister Thwaites explained that he and other officials of the Ministry had...