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...

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...

Cabinet has approved Supreme Ventures Limited as the preferred bidder for the privatisation of Caymanas Track Limited (CTL). This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, during Tuesday’s (March 22) post-Cabinet press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister in Kingston. He noted that although the preferred bidder has been selected, “the...

Cabinet has approved the disposal of 75 percent ordinary shares of Seprod Limited, held by the Coconut Industry Board. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, at a  post-Cabinet press briefing, held at the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), in Kingston, on March 22. Mr. Reid said proceeds of the sale...