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Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), converses with Dean, Faculty of Education and Liberal Studies, University of Technology (UTech), Dr. Rohan Lewis (centre), during the institution’s inaugural Education Day exposition at its Papine Campus in St. Andrew, on October 31. Rev. Thwaites was guest speaker at the event, held under the theme: ‘Advancing Education in Challenging Times is Everybody’s Business’. At left is Head of UTech’s School of Technical and Vocational Studies, Dr. Leonie Clarke.

More Persons Must See Education As A Priority – Minister Thwaites

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says education must be taken more seriously by a greater number of persons across the society, if Jamaica is to fulfill its development goals. Speaking at the University of Technology’s (UTech) inaugural Education Day...

Principal Director of the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL), Dr. Maurice Smith, addressing a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on October 30, where he disclosed that more than 300 principals have been trained.

300 Principals Receive Leadership Training

President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) designate, Port Authority of Jamaica, Professor Gordon Shirley (right), addresses a press conference on the findings of an environmental management study of the Portland Bight Protected Area, inclusive of the Goat Islands, at the agency’s offices, downtown Kingston on October 30. Others (from left) are: Senior Director, Government Relations, Port Authority, Paul Robertson; and Senior Vice President, Engineering and Port Development, Mervis Edghill.

Study Recommends Plan to Improve Management of Portland Bight Protected Area

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Water, Land, Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Alwin Hales (right), in conversation with United Nations Resident Co-ordinator and Resident Representative of the United Nations Development Programme, Dr Arun Kashyap, at a consultation to prepare Jamaica for the 19th Conference of Parties, at the Alhambra Inn, in Kingston on October 31.

Consultation to Prepare Jamaica for Climate Change Conference

Minister of Tourism and Entertainment, Hon. Dr. Wykeham McNeil (centre), admires a carving of the Red Stripe Beer bottle, during a tour of the Norman Manley Beach Park in Negril on Wednesday, October 30, where the Agro-Tourism Farmers' Market was launched. Looking on are President of the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association (JHTA), Evelyn Smith (left); and Chairman of the Jamaica Manufacturers Association (JMA), Brian Pengelley (right).

Agro-Tourism Farmers’ Markets Launched In Resort Areas

Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley (centre), speaks to the press on the visit of a team from the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), during a briefing at the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission’s (JADCO) conference room in St. Andrew, on October 30.

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Minister Neita Headley to Launch High School Sport Infrastructure Improvement Project

The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is collaborating with the Ministries of Education, Agriculture and Local Government in implementing a historic project to upgrade and improve sport infrastructure in our high schools. Twenty three twenty (23) schools will benefit from Phase 1 of this project which will be funded by the Sports Development Foundation (SDF) and the EU Sugar...

Minister with Responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita-Headley (right), in discussion with First Vice-president of the Jamaica Olympic Association, Don Anderson. (FILE)

13 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSport

National Sports Museum to be Completed in One Year

The committee spearheading the establishment of the national sports museum is looking to complete the project within the next 12 months. The facility is being established by the government to celebrate the achievements of Jamaica’s sportsmen and women. Chairman of the Capacity Building and Infrastructure Committee of the National Sports Council, which is in charge of the project, Don Anderson,...

Chief Executive Officer, Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF), Paul Hines, addresses stakeholders at the School Suspension Intervention Programme (SSIP) Tracer Survey Consultation, held at the DRF’s headquarters in Kingston, on October 30.

13 years ago Education

Minister of Education Lauds Work of SSIP

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, has lauded the work of the School Suspension Intervention Programme (SSIP), noting that the initiative continues to change the lives of many students. The programme, which is an initiative of the Dispute Resolution Foundation (DRF), in partnership with the Ministry of Education and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), targets youth with behavioural...

Minister with responsibility for Housing in the Ministry of Transport Works and Housing, Hon. Dr. Morais Guy, during an interview with JIS News.

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Gov’t Intensifies Efforts to Provide Affordable Housing

The Ministry of Transport, Works and Housing, has been moving to implement the government’s strategic priority of providing affordable housing solutions for Jamaicans since the start of financial year 2013/14. Portfolio Minister with responsibility for Housing, Dr. Morais Guy, told JIS News that this is being done through a mixture of public/private partnerships, private development and state initiatives. To this...

13 years ago Office of the Prime MinisterSport

Government Moves to Strengthen JADCO

The Government is moving to strengthen and build the capacity of the Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO), to improve its operations. Minister with responsibility for Sports, Hon. Natalie Neita Headley, made the announcement on Thursday, October 30, at a press briefing, held at JADCO’s South Odeon Avenue offices, in Kingston, where she provided an update on a two-day visit by a...

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, addresses the symbolic handing over ceremony for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Jamaica Basic Education Project (JBEP), at the Jamaica Conference Centre, downtown Kingston, recently. Seated (from left) are: Education Specialist, USAID, Claire Spence; JBEP Project Director, Dr. Jean Beaumont; Mission Director, USAID, Denise Herbol; and President of Juarez and Associates, Nicandro Juarez.

13 years ago Education

Education Ministry Continues Project to Improve Reading

The Ministry of Education remains steadfast in its efforts to achieve quality education through the transformation of the sector, using a number of non-traditional tools and measures. To this end, the Ministry recently took over the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Jamaica Basic Education Project (JBEP), which was previously implemented and managed by United States (US) Contractor, Juarez and...

University of the West Indies (UWI) Chancellor, Sir George Alleyne (left), and Vice Chancellor, Professor Nigel Harris (right), share pleasantries with newly inducted Principal of the UWI’s Mona Campus in St. Andrew, Professor Archibald McDonald, following his installation during a ceremony at the institution on Tuesday (October 29).

13 years ago Education

Professor Archibald McDonald Inducted as 13th Principal of UWI Mona

University of the West Indies (UWI) Pro-Vice Chancellor, Professor Archibald McDonald, has been formally inducted as the 13th Principal of the institution’s oldest Campus, at Mona, St. Andrew. He was installed during a ceremony at the institution on Tuesday, October 29, presided over by UWI Chancellor, Sir George Alleyne, and witnessed by a wide cross-section of government, diplomatic, and academic...