The Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Ruel Reid, said strategies are being implemented to strengthen the financial management of his Ministry. He was speaking at a post-Cabinet press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on June 15. Mr. Reid said that for the first time, a management accountant will be brought on board to improve financial accountability...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is embarking on several initiatives to modernise the country’s information and communications technology (ICT) framework. In his contribution to the 2016/17 Sectoral Debate in the House of Representatives on June 8, State Minister, Hon. Floyd Green, said among the initiatives is the amending of the Broadcasting and Radio Re-Diffusion Act as well as...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Maurice Smith, is calling on public and private sector entities to embrace strong and effective leadership. He said statistics have shown that every successful organisation, whether it is a school, business or sports club, all have good leaders in place. Dr. Smith, who was addressing a meeting at the...

The nation’s youths are being encouraged to play a more pivotal role in reducing crime and violence. This urging comes from Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, who argues that if young people are forthright in this regard, they could influence persons engaging in illicit acts to “lay down their guns and knives so that we...

School administrators have been advised that voluntary contributions from parents and other stakeholders towards their institutions’ development will be accommodated under the Government’s proposed tuition fee policy. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, who made the disclosure, emphasized, however, that contributions sought should not be regarded as mandatory payments. Additionally, he said the Ministry would be “strongly”...

The Jamaica Library Service (JLS) has established several advocacy committees across the island aimed at creating greater awareness of the value of public libraries. The committees are comprised of key stakeholders in both private and public sector entities, who will serve as advocates for the libraries. Establishment of the committees is among measures under the Global Libraries Information and Communications...

The Government is expected to save $400 million annually in lease and rental costs, consequent on the redevelopment of the St. Joseph’s Hospital in Kingston. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the redevelopment will result in the provision of office space to accommodate the Ministry of Health’s corporate operations. Additionally, he said the hospital will...