As early childhood institutions (ECIs) prepare for start of the 2020/21 academic year in September, Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, says operators and staff within the sector have been trained in the necessary Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) protocols to safeguard children. “The ECI sector [stakeholders have] been fully trained by...

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will commence the phased introduction of electronic textbooks to replace printed versions during the 2020/21 academic year, which starts in September. Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, said the process will get underway in secondary institutions, noting that “some of our high schools will be benefitting from e-books or flat books”. Flat...

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, is encouraging participants of the Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) to make good use of the opportunity it presents. “We are saying to young people, this is an opportunity to start life. It is a small job, but at least it gives you responsibility and I am quite sure that...

   

Director of Juvenile Services at South Camp Juvenile Remand and Correctional Centre, Claudette Hamilton, says the newly established multipurpose classroom has been contributing significantly to the rehabilitation of wards being housed at the institution. The Director was speaking with JIS News during a tour of the multipurpose facility by key members of the Ministry of National Security and the Department...

Acting Director of Emergency Medical Services in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Kurdell Espinosa Campbell, says the Government intends to put additional safety measures in place for the operation of day-care facilities before they are allowed to fully reopen. She was addressing a digital town hall hosted by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development on July...

Public Relations Officer, Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Jeneva Gordon (centre), speaking with resident of Havana Heights, Clarendon, Hortense Parish (left), during a child protection drive-through in the community on July 1. Looking on is Regional Director, CPFSA, Francine Rhoomes.