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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses the Education Transformation Oversight Committee’s (ETOC) press conference at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Friday (January 17).
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses the Education Transformation Oversight Committee’s (ETOC) press conference at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Friday (January 17).

Eight Schools Now On Govt’s Financial Management Information System

Eight schools are now on the Government’s Financial Management Information System (GFMIS), Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, has advised.   She said the GFMIS will allow for ease of accounting and transparency,...
Chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC), Dr. Adrian Stokes (left), addresses Friday’s (January 17) ETOC press conference, held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters at Mona in  St. Andrew. Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
Chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC), Dr. Adrian Stokes (left), addresses Friday’s (January 17) ETOC press conference, held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters at Mona in  St. Andrew. Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe.

Accountability Critical to Solving Key Problems in Education Sector – ETOC
Chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC), Dr. Adrian Stokes (left), addresses Friday’s (January 17) ETOC press conference, held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, at Mona, in St. Andrew. Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
Chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC), Dr. Adrian Stokes (left), addresses Friday’s (January 17) ETOC press conference, held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, at Mona, in St. Andrew. Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe.

Progress in Implementation of Recommendations in JETC Report –ETOC
Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (January 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (January 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

School Grooming Policy Stakeholder Consultations Ongoing
Chief Executive Officer of eLearning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee.
Chief Executive Officer of eLearning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee.

WCJF Gets 50 Tablets from e-Learning Jamaica

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Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Chair, Trisha Williams-Singh.
Education

ECC to Establish Special Needs Rooms in Select ECIs Across Jamaica

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) has embarked on a legacy project to establish special needs rooms in select early-childhood institutions (ECIs) across Jamaica. Chair of the ECC, Trisha Williams-Singh, told JIS News that the aim is one or two per parish within government-operated infant departments. “We have to move away from what exists now. How do you tell a person...
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Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Chair, Trisha Williams-Singh.
EducationYouth

Enrol Children in Registered Early-Childhood Institutions – Williams-Singh

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) is emphasising the importance of enrolling children in registered early-childhood institutions (ECIs). Speaking in an interview with JIS News, ECC Chair, Trisha Williams-Singh, said registration with the Commission guarantees that an ECI has met the minimum requirements for health and safety during inspection. She noted that it is often after adverse events, such as a...
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Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the main address at the annual Archbishop Samuel Carter Lecture, held at Campion College on Thursday (January 9).
Education

Minister Says Tackling Food Insecurity is Key to Increasing Equity in Education

Tackling food insecurity is key to increasing equity in education, says Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. “Learning while hungry is extremely difficult. Addressing food insecurity is a critical component of any strategy aimed at attaining equity in our education system. Many studies show that brain development in the early years is...
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Principal of the Jose Marti Technical High School in St. Catherine, the Reverend Dr. Austin Wright (left), presents Top Sport Girl of the Year, Ashawna Sibbles with her trophy, and cash prize, during the 48th Anniversary Celebration and Founder’s Day Ceremony held at the school, on January 10.
Education

Jose Marti Technical Celebrates 48 Years

Students and staff of the Jose Marti Technical High School in St. Catherine have been awarded with bursaries, trophies and plaques in the fields of academics and sports and were also recognised for their overall contribution in different spheres, over the previous academic year. The past students of the institution made the presentations valued at over $1 million, during the...
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Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the main address at the annual Archbishop Samuel Carter Lecture, held at Campion College on Thursday (January 9).
EducationTechnology

e-Learning Jamaica to Distribute More Than 15,000 Computers and Smart Boards to Schools This Year

Fifteen thousand laptop and tablet computers and 900 smart boards will this year be distributed to schools islandwide by e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, while delivering the main address during the annual Archbishop Samuel Carter Lecture at Campion College in St. Andrew on...
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Education

Teachers Encouraged to Participate in Mentorship Programme

Educators who are registered with the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) and have attained at least four years of teaching experience are being encouraged to participate in the Council’s annual Teacher Mentorship Programme. The initiative is aimed at fostering development and leadership skills within the education system. As mandated by Cabinet through the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, all...
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