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Minister of Education, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites, said that technical and vocational training are paramount in developing a well-rounded workforce with the capability to meet the demands of the global job market and contribute to nation building. “The statistics tell us that some 80 per cent of the employment opportunities in this generation and more in the next generations...

Minister of Education,   Hon. the Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says for the education system to further flourish and develop, it is critical that stakeholders begin to look beyond the traditional methods of teaching to effectively engage students. “What is quite clear, as we look across the educational enterprise in the world and in Jamaica, is that we have to device new...

Students from eight schools across the island have so far participated in a School Outreach Programme organized by the Broadcasting Commission of Jamaica (BCJ). Implemented in September 2011, the programme is designed to sensitise students about developments in the local broadcasting industry; new media such as social networks, text messaging, blogs and the impact on broadcasting; the switchover from analogue...

Education Minister, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites, has emphasised the pivotal role which Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs) play in the development of the country’s education  system. Addressing a meeting of  the PTA at Jamaica College (JC) on March  12, Rev. Thwaites contended that PTAs  are  “most central” to educational transformation in Jamaica. He pointed out that  the role of teachers is...

She’s soft-spoken, shy and unassuming. But it would be a big mistake to underestimate the academic prowess and determination of this petite 17-year-old. With distinctions in 11 subjects at the Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC), you would think Miltonia Thompson is anxious to brag about her accomplishments, but the Mannings School student remains modest, placing the credit squarely on the...

Principal of Jamaica College (JC), Ruel Reid, says parents and teachers must endeavour to get an understanding of the careers currently emerging, in order to guide and prepare students, especially at the secondary level, for the job opportunities that are available. Speaking at a meeting of the JC Parent-Teachers Association (PTA), at the school’s Old Hope Road campus in St....

Education Minister, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites, has called for a renewed partnership involving the state, teachers, parents and students, which will facilitate adequate resources to advance the provision of education, particularly at the secondary level. Speaking at a meeting of  the Jamaica College (JC) Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) at the institution’s Old Hope Road campus in St. Andrew, on March...

Education Minister, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites, says the Government is willing to buy places from people who establish private schools, in a bid to provide additional spaces for the nation’s students, particularly at the primary and secondary levels. Speaking at a meeting of the Jamaica College (JC) Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), at the school’s Old Hope Road campus in St....

More than 140 students were presented with awards in recognition of their outstanding performances in the 2011 Caribbean Secondary Examination Certificate (CSEC) examinations, during a ceremony at St. George’s College, in Kingston, on March 9. Among the top students were: Miltonia Thompson of the Mannings School, who received the award for the Best Overall Performance in CSEC; Chevano Baker, Manchester...

The Ministry of Education is looking to launch an educational channel, which will enable students to access teachers and resource material that will be beneficial to their studies. “Later this year, it is our hope…to launch an educational channel as a free-to-air option in Jamaica, so that we can do many things,” Portfolio Minister, Rev. the Hon. Ronald Thwaites said,...

Students from Corporate Area schools, who are beneficiaries under the Programme for Advancement through Health and Education (PATH), on March 8 benefitted from an interactive session held at the Half-Way-Tree Transport Centre. The event, which formed part of activities to mark the 10th anniversary of PATH, was aimed at educating students about the importance of complying with the requirements under...

Minister of Education, Rev. Hon. Ronald Thwaites, says the Ministry intends to place greater focus on its behavioural change programme in schools, to better address the problem of disruptive students. Speaking at a ceremony to commemorate Peace Day 2012, at the Gleaner Sports Club, downtown, Kingston on March 6, Rev. Thwaites said the success of the Ministry’s programmes aimed at...