Class Sizes to be Reduced
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information intends to reduce the size of classes at the nation’s schools as part of measures to improve student …
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Youth at the Centre of Development – Senator Reid
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says young people are at the heart of the Government’s economic development programme. He …
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Youth Ambassadors Receive Instruments of Office
Six youth leaders were presented with instruments of office to begin their two-year tenure as Youth Ambassadors for Jamaica, during an induction ceremony at King’s …
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Violence Interruption and Prevention Initiative Launched
A violence interruption and prevention initiative geared at promoting kindness to combat destructive thoughts, words and actions has been developed by Deputy Commissioner of Police …
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Montego Bay Schools in Flooded Areas Should Remain Closed Today – Education Minister
Education Minister, Senator Ruel Reid is advising that schools in the Montego Bay, St James area that were affected by yesterday’s severe flooding should remain …
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Discussions under Way to Broadcast Stem Content to Schools
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says discussions are well advanced with a local digital broadcast company to facilitate the …
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Education Minister Pledges to Assist Alpha Institute
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has committed to assisting the Alpha Institute, so that it can continue to provide …
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Gov’t Committed to Ensuring Access to Tertiary Education – Senator Reid
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Government is committed to ensuring that higher education is attainable for every …
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Gov’t Training 20,000 for Labour Market
Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Government, through public and private institutions, is providing training for more than …
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International Donor Consultant Appointed For National Education Trust
President of the United States-based Benevolent Missions of Atlanta, Gail Dunwell, has been appointed International Donor Consultant for the National Education Trust (NET). Her appointment …
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Government Lobbying Diaspora’s Support for National School Bus Service
Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has called on the Jamaican Diaspora in the United States to partner with Government in …
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State Minister Green Wants to Reach More Young People
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says the increase in the number of Around the Table activities …
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Road Safety HUB Launched
The Government is now better equipped to develop road-safety policies and programmes utilising traffic data, following the launch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) Road …
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More Schools to get Metal Detectors
To improve safety and security in the island’s secondary schools, more institutions will soon be equipped with metal detectors. The schools will be provided with …
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Hundreds of Girls to Take Part in National Conference Nov. 15
Hundreds of girls are expected to participate in the second staging of the National Conference on Girls’ Education, scheduled to take place on Wednesday, November …
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100 Young Persons to be Appointed National Youth Parliamentarians
Approximately 100 youth from across the island will be officially appointed as National Youth Parliamentarians on Monday, November 27, during an Investiture Ceremony at the …
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Youth Minister Invites Applications for Charge Up Grants
State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is inviting submissions for its ‘Charge Up’ grants, aimed at supporting the …
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Deputy Chief Education Officer Urges Jamaicans to Do More to Protect Children From Abuse
Deputy Chief Education Officer, at the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Lena Buckle Scott is encouraging Jamaicans to do more to protect the nation’s …
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Lands around Hope Gardens to be Developed into a Technology Park
Plans by the government are in the offing to convert lands around Hope Gardens in St. Andrew into a technology park. Minister without Portfolio in …
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NYS Launches Volunteer Project Competition for Upgrading of Basic Schools
The National Youth Service (NYS) has launched a volunteer project competition geared towards engaging young people in assisting early-childhood institutions to meet the Early Childhood …
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