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Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites.

Education Ministry Prohibits Screening of Students Entering Primary Schools

The Ministry of Education has advised administrators of public primary schools that it is a violation of the Education Regulations 1980 to require students to sit a screening examination before they can be considered for admission to schools. In an...

Minister of Transport, Works and Housing, Dr. the Hon. Omar Davies (centre); in conversation with Chief Executive Officer, Wisynco Group, Andrew Mahfood (right); and the company’s Chairman, Andrew Mahfood; at the media launch of Recycle Now Jamaica, held on February 12, at the Knutsford Court Hotel, New Kingston.

Support for Recycle Now Jamaica Project

Cutos of St. Ann, Mrs. Norma Lorraine Olivia Rhoden-Walters, on the compound of the Seville Great House House, St. Ann, where her official swearing in ceremony will take place on March 13.

Norma Walters Ready to Take Up Mantle of Custos

Minister of National Security, the Hon. Peter Bunting.

Minister Bunting Expresses Outrage at Valentine’s Day Shootings in East Kingston

Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (right); greets, Pro Vice Chancellor at the University of Birmingham, Professor Edward Peck; during the launch of the University of Birmingham and Jamaica National Foundation Legacy Scholarship at Kings House on February 14. Looking on (from second right) is Minister of Education the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites and General Manager, Jamaica National Building Society, Earl Jarrett .Three Jamaican students will have the opportunity to pursue a one year Masters Degree programme at the University of Birmingham Business School over the next three years commencing September 2014.

Scholarships to University of Birmingham Available

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (seated, second left); and Chairman of the Portmore Cluster of Schools and Principal of the Portmore HEART Academy, Karen Kennedy; affix their signature to a Memorandum of Understanding which solidifies the collaboration of a cluster of Portmore-based schools in advancing the Ministry’s ‘Respect Agenda’ campaign, while Executive Director, PetroCaribe Development Fund, Dr. Wesley Hughes (second right); and Campaign Programme Co-ordinator, Reginald Budhan (right); look on. Other signatories pictured (standing, from left), are Principals of Waterford High, Oliver Holness; Ascot High, Cedrick Murray; Bridgeport High, Aston Messam; and Cumberland High, Michael Brydson while Chief Education Officer, Grace McLean is at right. The signing took place at the Portmore HEART Academy in St. Catherine on February 14.

12 years ago Education

Portmore Schools Sign Pact to Improve Students’ Behaviour

Eight educational institutions based in Portmore, St. Catherine, have formed a cluster through which they will share best practices aimed at enhancing student behaviour and learning outcomes. The group is to lead the ‘Respect Agenda’ campaign that seeks to re-socialise students in civil values such as respect, honesty, discipline and hard work. The objective is to transform the behaviour of...

Chairman of the National Family Planning Board, Dr. Sandra Knight is encouraging Jamaicans to be more responsible in their sexual behaviour.

12 years ago Health & Wellness

Family Planning Board Calls for More Responsible Sexual Behaviour

Chairman of the National Family Planning Board (NFPB), Dr. Sandra Knight, is encouraging Jamaicans to be more responsible in their sexual behaviour and to form meaningful relationships before having children. Dr. Knight, who was speaking at a JIS Think Tank Session to promote ‘Safer Sex Week’ which was observed February 10-14, expressed concern at the increasing number of children being...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (3rd left), looks on as Spanish Ambassador to Jamaica and President of the Spanish-Jamaica Foundation (SJF), Her Excellency Celsa Nuño (centre), presents a cheque valued at $1 million to Vice Principal, Administrative Affairs, Shortwood Teachers’ College, Dossette Edwards-Watson (3rd right); Vice Principal, Academic Affairs, Church Teachers’ College, Monica Demster (2nd right); and Principal of Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College, Ashburn Pinnock (right). Occasion was the SJF Student Teachers Spanish Scholarship awards ceremony held today (Feb. 14), at the Shortwood Teachers’ College auditorium in St. Andrew. Sharing the moment (from left) are: General Manager, SJF, Dr. Rebecca Tortella; and Chairperson, Modern Languages Board of Studies, Teachers Colleges Jamaica, Aracelis Anedu. A total of 20 student teachers from the three teacher training institutions were awarded scholarships valued at $50,000, each, under the annual scholarship programme.

12 years ago Education

Spanish Teacher Trainees Receive $1 Million in Scholarships

A total of 20 pre-service teachers, studying for their diplomas and degrees in Spanish, have been presented with scholarships valued at $50,000 each, courtesy of the Spanish-Jamaica Foundation (SJF). The student teachers, who attend training institutions across the island, were awarded based on their academic performance, general conduct and financial need. They were also presented with certificates during a special...

Minister without portfolio in the Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy (right), is in conversation with Minister of State in the Ministry, Hon. Richard Azan (left), at a function to officially reopen the Island Traffic Authority St. Ann’s Bay Examination Depot on Thursday (Feb.13), after refurbishing work at a cost of approximately $12.5 million.

12 years ago Transport

Government Undertaking Improvements at Examination Depots

The Government is undertaking improvements at the Island Traffic Authority (ITA) Examination Depots to boost efficiency, improve service to the public, and enhance working conditions for staff. In addition to upgrading office plants, the improvements include streamlining operating procedures, training of personnel, providing technology, and improving security of the facilities. “Already, we have taken on board a new Audit and...

Director of the Caribbean Institute of Media and Communication (CARIMAC), Professor Hopeton Dunn, presents a certificate to Ashley Anguin (right), at the graduation ceremony for the ‘Animate Jamaica’ certificate programme, held on Wednesday (February 12), at the Western Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI). Miss Anguin was the sole female graduate.

12 years ago Commerce

14 Students Graduate from Animation Course

The Government continues to equip young Jamaicans with the skills to tap into the global animation industry, with 14 students graduating from the ‘Animate Jamaica’ certificate programme on Wednesday, February 12, during a ceremony held at the Western Jamaica Campus of the University of the West Indies (UWI). They were part of the first batch of students to participate in...

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), interacts with students of the Guanaboa Vale All-Age School, during Wednesday’s (February 12) official opening of the Top Mountain Computer Internet Access Point in St. Catherine.

12 years ago Technology

Computer Centre Opens in Top Mountain

A new day has dawned for the community of Top Mountain in St. Catherine, where residents now have free access to information communication technology (ICT), through funding from the Universal Service Fund (USF) at a cost of $3.5 million. The Top Mountain Computer Internet Access Point, which was officially opened by Science, Technology, Energy and Mining Minister, Phillip Paulwell, boasts...

A model shows off a design by Simone Neilson of Ms. Sim, at the launch of Jamaica’s participation in the International Fashion Showcase on Wednesday, February 12, at the Jamaican High Commission in London.

12 years ago Foreign Affairs

Jamaican Designers for International Fashion Show in London

Jamaican’s participation in the International Fashion Showcase (IFS) in London was formally launched on Wednesday, February 12, at a glittering reception and fashion show held at the Jamaican High Commission. Entitled ‘Threadbare’, and featuring the works of five Jamaican designers, Jamaican’s participation will include a static exhibition at Dover Street in the heart of the fashionable Mayfair area of London,...