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Superintendent at the St. Catherine-based Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Facility, Martin Dryden (left), along with Overseer, Carol Johnson, look at the trophies the wards have won for participation in the Jamaica 4-H Clubs expositions, sports, and other activities.

Rehabilitation Programme at Rio Cobre Juvenile Facility Strengthened

The rehabilitation programme for incarcerated youths at the St. Catherine-based Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Facility is being strengthened to assist their productive re-entry into society. Under the ‘New Path’ project, the classrooms at the all-male facility were recently upgraded to...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), observes as Chief Executive Officer, GB Energy Texaco Jamaica, Mauricio Pulido (left) prepares to pump liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in a motor vehicle. Occasion was the launch of GB Energy — Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), observes as Chief Executive Officer, GB Energy Texaco Jamaica, Mauricio Pulido (left) prepares to pump liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in a motor vehicle. Occasion was the launch of GB Energy's Autogas on Friday (October 5) at the Texaco service station, 27 Half-Way Tree Road, St. Andrew. Looking on are Managing Director, Tecnigas Group, Alex Hill (second right); and Executive Director of the Economic Growth Council, Senator Aubyn Hill (right).

PM Calls On Businesses to Increase Investment in Innovations

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), listens to Director General, Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation Programme, Office of the Cabinet, Veniece Pottinger-Scott, at the launch of the Records and Information Management (RIM) Policy Implementation and Sensitisation Programme on Thursday (October 4) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

RIM Policy Implementation and Sensitisation Programme Launched

Principal of Petersfield Primary and Infant School, Susan Rattray Hammond, speaks to students in a classroom

Petersfield Primary Implements Activities to Improve Performance in Maths

Minister of State for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (second left), assists Mikahla Silvera (second right) as she works on a computer in the laboratory at the Oracabessa Primary School in St. Mary, which was officially opened on Friday (September 28). Carrdavia White (left) and Daena Edwards also try out coumputers.The lab, which has 18 work stations, was established by the Issa Trust Foundation in conjunction with the Oracabessa Foundation.

PHOTOS: Opening Ceremony for Oracabessa Primary School Computer Lab

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State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green (left), has the attention of (from second left), J. Wray & Nephew Foundation Manager, Michelle Samuels; Chairman of the J. Wray & Nephew Foundation, Clement “Jimmy” Lawrence, and Early Childhood Commission Chairman, Trisha Williams-Singh, at the handover ceremony for the renovated Middlesex Infant School in Holland Bamboo, St. Elizabeth, on Wednesday, September 26.

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More Early-Childhood Institutions Certified

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, says the total number of certified early-childhood institutions (ECIs) across the island has increased to 128. Speaking on September 26 at the handover ceremony for the renovated Middlesex Infant School in Holland Bamboo, St. Elizabeth, the State Minister pointed out that two years ago, there were no...

The newly renovated Middlesex Infant School in Holland Bamboo, St. Elizabeth, which was officially handed over to school administrators, at a ceremony on Wednesday (September 26). The school was upgraded by J Wray & Nephew Foundation at a cost of $30 million.

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State Minister Calls for Partnerships to Upgrade Early-Childhood Institutions

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is calling for increased partnerships for the upgrading of the country’s early-childhood institutions. “Since we all know that if we don’t get it right at the start we will have to play catch-up, shouldn’t we be coalescing and getting partnership, resources at the earliest stage?,” he asked....

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Independent and Private Schools Encouraged to Register with JISA

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...

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a teacher sensitisation and consultation session at the West Jamaica Conference Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday (September 25).

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Teachers Must Customise Lessons to Meet Needs of Students – Senator Reid

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, addresses yesterday

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Minister Says School-Feeding Programme Progressing Well

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...

Director of the Safety and Security Unit in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Coleridge Minto, addressing a recent JIS Think Tank.

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Education Ministry Takes Holistic Approach to Addressing School Discipline

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 (at podium), addresses a public education and information-sharing webinar, hosted by the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL), at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Monday (September 24).

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Education Minister Says Leaders Must be Prudent in Managing Resources

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...