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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

The Parents’ Places, established by the Ministry of Education, are providing critical support and guidance to parents as they undertake the increasingly difficult task of child rearing. These centres, considered one-stop-shops, provide a comfortable and attractive place for parents to...

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

Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (standing) making his contribution to the Sectoral Debate in parliament.

Education Ministry Makes Progress on Abolishing Shift System

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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...

13 years ago Education

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...

13 years ago Education

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...

13 years ago Education

Mikael Phillips Focused on Education

Member of Parliament for North West Manchester, Mikael Phillips, is placing emphasis on education, through a number of initiatives to enhance the nutrition of students, and improve sanitary facilities and the school environment. Mr. Phillips, who was making his contribution to the 2013/2014 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on May 14, said he will be working with the...

13 years ago Education

Schools to Use Revised Family Life Curriculum September

The Health and Family Life Curriculum has been revised for required use in all schools by September. Making his contribution to the 2013/14 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Wednesday, May 15, Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, said the revision was undertaken by a broad-based working group. He said the curriculum is now “positive, value-laden and...

13 years ago Education

$11 Million Boost for Early Childhood and Special Education

The Ministry of Education has earmarked some $11 billion to boost provisions for early childhood and special education institutions islandwide. Portfolio Minister, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, who made the disclosure during his Sectoral presentation in Parliament on Wednesday, May 15, said the allocation, which represents 14.6 per cent of the Ministry’s recurrent budget, is aimed at ensuring the provision...