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KINGSTON — The Ministry of Education is reporting that students did well in this year’s Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) with improved results in the various subject areas, particularly Mathematics. The mean score for the subject is 62 per cent, which is a five per cent increase over the 57 per cent average recorded last year. “We are seeing good...

MANDEVILLE — Minister of Education, Andrew Holness, has reiterated that the Government has a no obligatory fees policy at the primary level and schools should not force parents, without the financial means to pay. He said investigations carried out by the Ministry reveal that many parents are willing to pay fees to have their children placed at high-performing primary schools,...

MANDEVILLE — Head of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Community Safety and Security Branch, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) James Forbes, says males should secure an education and stand up for wholesome ideals, to set a bright future for themselves and counter negative image. “I encourage you to get an education, ensure that you are educated and pay significant attention...

PORT ANTONIO — The Portland Parish Library’s annual summer programme will get underway on Monday (July 18), with a number of educational and social activities. The programme, which lasts for two weeks, will begin at 10 a.m., Mondays to Fridays, and will engage children aged of 3-15 years, in informative sessions, library skills, indoor and outdoor games and art and...

MONTEGO BAY — Minister of Education, Hon. Andrew Holness, has said that poor parenting could be at the root of social problems being experienced in the education sector.  He added however that, although the parenting gap is taking its toll on the teaching/learning situation in schools, Government has to be careful about how it intervenes directly into the private domain...

MONTEGO BAY — Minister of Education, Hon. Andrew Holness, says that with increased access to secondary education, educators are faced with increased social issues affecting their students. Addressing the conference of the International Association for Counsellors, on Thursday June 16, at the Holiday Inn Sunspree Resort, Rose Hall, St. James, Mr. Holness pointed out that Jamaica has not yet achieved...

PORT ANTONIO — The Portland Parish Disaster Committee is undertaking a public education programme aimed at sensitising residents about the importance of disaster preparedness and mitigation. The initiative got underway in April but gained momentum in June, which is being observed as Disaster Preparedness Month under the theme: ‘Building disaster resilient communities…our first line of defence'. In an interview with...

MANDEVILLE — Students at the Waltham Basic School in Manchester now have more space, as the   section used by the Principal as an office will now be used as a classroom. This has been made possible through the generosity of the Rotary Club of Mandeville, which has constructed an office for the Principal. Speaking at the handing over ceremony on...

KINGSTON — Chairperson of the Lifelong Learning Focus Group, Erica Williams, has stressed the importance of continuous learning throughout one’s lifetime. Speaking with JIS News Wednesday (June 15) during a lifelong learning public seminar, at the Webster Memorial United Church hall in Kingston, Miss Williams pointed out that lifelong learning speaks to learning which takes place “from the womb to...

PORT ANTONIO — The St. Mary Disaster Committee will be hosting a series of public education expositions on disasters, in various communities of the parish during the remainder of June and in July, to alert residents on the importance of supporting initiatives designed to prevent and mitigate the effects of those acts of nature. Disaster Co-ordinator for the parish, Yolanda...

MIAMI — Minister of Education, Hon. Andrew Holness says distance learning will be the choice of many more students to achieve tertiary level education in the future.  He said that as information technology is advancing, it is important that other areas of tertiary learning – online and distance learning programmes – are as significant as the traditional methods, because of...

MANDEVILLE — The St. Catherine-based Kitson Town All-age School has honoured six teachers and a security guard, who have given a combined 130 years of dedicated service to the institution. They are: Rachael Christian, who has served for 23 years; Clover Brown and Vice Principal Maureen Heywood, 22 years; Jennifer Lindo, 17 years; Carmen Knight, 16 years; Juliet Lattibeaudiere, 15...