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Minister of Education, Hon. Andrew Holness, has stated that the Ministry will be placing renewed focus on providing universal access to secondary education. Addressing the inaugural Future Leadership Diaspora Conference 2009 today (Aug. 5) at the University of the West Indies' Mona Visitors Lodge, he said that the country has already achieved universal primary education and is now moving to...

Several school items were presented to the Fruitful Vale community in Portland by Governor-General, His Excellency the Most. Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, during a function to honour him and Lady Allen, at the Fruitful Vale All-Age School, on August 4. The items, including computers, text books, school bags, exercise books, desks, chairs and pencils, will be distributed to various schools...

Five high school science students currently on the National Commission on Science and Technology (NCST) Internship Programme, are spending the summer holidays toiling in university labs; and they say that they are finding it enjoyable. Selected based on their high level of participation in inter-school science activities, and the recommendations of their science teachers, the five boys are getting hands-on...

The Development Bank of Jamaica, (DBJ) has announced that under the Young Entrepreneurs Programme (YEP), the loan ceiling for graduates of Tertiary Institutions has been increased to $250,000 per applicant for the establishment of viable business enterprises. Two graduates may borrow a maximum of $500,000 to fund one project. The limit for high school leavers remains at $100,000 per applicant....

The Development Bank of Jamaica (DBJ) has announced an increase in the loan ceiling for tertiary graduates to $250,000 per applicant, for the establishment of viable business enterprises under the Young Entrepreneurs Programme (YEP). Two graduates may borrow a maximum of $500,000 to fund one project. The limit for high school leavers remains at $100,000 per applicant. Four high school...

Minister of Education, Hon. Andrew Holness, has emphasised the Government's commitment to building an education infrastructure, with the capacity to accommodate all students comfortably, while enabling the delivery of the highest quality education. Addressing a press briefing at the end of a tour of the newly constructed administrative and classroom block, at the Carron Hall High School, in St. Mary...

Some 1,250 students are being employed in tourism related entities and businesses during the summer holidays, through the 2009 'Spruce Up Jamaica' Summer Employment Programme. The programme was launched by the Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, on July 24, at the Jamaica Tourism Centre, in Montego Bay, St. James. It is expected that the programme will give the young...

On Monday (July 27), the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) will commence its annual textbook survey, to provide the public with a price list of books available in shops across the island. Addressing a JIS Think Tank session Thursday (July 23), Director of the CAC's Western Region, Pash Fuller, pointed out that the survey aids the public in ascertaining the prices...

Opposition Spokesman on Tourism, Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has asked the Government to seek a "more suitable alternative site" for the establishment of the proposed Hospitality School. He said the institution, which will train persons in the hospitality industry, is proposed to be established at the Richmond Hill Hotel in Montego Bay St. James, the purchase of which the Ministry of...

Cabinet has approved drafting instructions for the legal establishment of the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC). This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution to the 2009/10 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 21). Mr. Holness informed that a structure for the JTC has been agreed on, while job descriptions for...

The Ministry of Education is looking to put a School Improvement Act in place to support the Centre of Excellence project, which is aimed at achieving high standards in the secondary education system. Portfolio Minister, Hon. Andrew Holness, speaking in the 2009/10 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on Tuesday (July 21), said that all new schools will operate...

Education Minister, Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on the private sector and civic organisations to join the Government in its national thrust to eliminate illiteracy by the time students reach Grade Six in primary school. Speaking at today's (July 22), post-Cabinet press briefing, at Jamaica House, Mr. Holness noted that literacy is a very emotional topic, with many Governments before...