The Ministry of Education and Youth (MOEY) National Summer Academy 2024, which was postponed due to the impact of Hurricane Beryl, will now take place from July 15 to 25. According to a bulletin issued by the Ministry, the passage of the hurricane has significantly affected communities and the ability to travel to school venues; therefore, programmes will be offered...

Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC) launches the Tertiary Education Enhancing Workforce Development through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) programme. --- The Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC) is pleased to announce the launch of a tertiary education sector Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) programme aimed at advancing workforce development. The programme will recognize and certify learning, skills and knowledge...

Preliminary estimates indicate that Jamaica’s education sector has suffered close to $800 million in damage due to the passage of Hurricane Beryl. Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, said the Government is committed to addressing these challenges swiftly and ensuring that educational facilities are safe and functional. “We are mobilising all the necessary resources to mitigate further damage...

The Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting minimal damage to Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) child-care facilities and offices across Jamaica, during the passage of Hurricane Beryl. The CPFSA had approximately 4,545 children in its care up to March 2024. In a media release issued on Tuesday (July 9), the Ministry noted that there was major damage...

All parish libraries, except for the main library in St. Elizabeth, are now open to the public, following the passage of Hurricane Beryl. The Jamaica Library Service (JLS) has advised that of its 110 public libraries, one of the most heavily trafficked branches, the Greater Portmore Branch, has suffered severe damage. “The violent winds associated with Hurricane Beryl have stripped...

Due to the adverse effects of Hurricane Beryl, including significant disruption to utilities and infrastructure, the Ministry of Education and Youth has postponed the start of the National Summer Academy 2024. Originally scheduled to commence on July 8, the start date has been deferred until further notice. The summer academy aims to improve literacy and numeracy among students. In a...

Amelia Brown will be donning St. Catherine High School’s sky-blue tunic in September, having aced her Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. The overjoyed student, who is from the Kitson Town community and attended Kitson Town Primary School, told JIS News that St. Catherine High has been her dream school since she was a small child. She said that whenever she...