Operators of independent and private schools are being encouraged to register with the Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA), as the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information seeks to improve communication with these institutions. President of JISA, Karlene Bisnott, told JIS News that registration of these institutions is particularly important with the roll-out of the new National Standards Curriculum (NSC). The...

Teachers must customise lessons to meet the individual needs and learning styles of students, says Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. “Our children have different learning styles. Not all our children will achieve the same level of performance at the same time… so within our classes, we must have diversity,” he noted. “As that master...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the national school feeding programme is progressing satisfactorily. Speaking at today’s (September 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House, the Minister informed that the Government has provided a substantial amount of resources to the programme. “When the Government came into power (in 2016), one of the first things...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information’s Safety and Security Programme (SSP) is taking a more holistic approach in treating with children who are displaying antisocial behaviour in schools. Through the School-wide Positive Behaviour Intervention and Support (SWPBIS) model, focus is placed on prevention and early intervention strategies in dealing with the social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties experienced by some...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says educational leaders must be able to prudently manage private and public financial resources, in order to increase efficiencies and reduce wastage. “As leaders in education, we have to ensure that we are familiar with the latest financial information and strategies to help us remain good stewards of public...

Ivel Kerr Mclean has long been having a positive impact in transforming the lives of residents in volatile and vulnerable communities in St. James, through social services. The affable social worker, who believes serving others is her “calling”, will be awarded a Badge of Honour for Long and Faithful Service to Community Development, on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 15,...

Finance and Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the Economic Reform Programme’s (ERP) successful implementation has enabled the Government to double expenditure aimed at improving the standard of living in Jamaica. He noted that allocations to improve the quality of life for the society’s most vulnerable, increased from $20 billion in the 2015/16 fiscal year to $32...