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CPFSA Celebrates 182 PEP Students in State Care Matriculating to High School
The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has honoured 182 students in State care who sat the 2025 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations and will be matriculating to high school. The top male and female students earned places at...
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$535m in Back-to-School Grant Support for PATH Beneficiaries
Approximately $535 million will be disbursed to Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) beneficiaries ahead of the 2025/26 academic year. A total of 106,590 students enrolled under PATH will receive the back-to-school grant, which will be added to their regular payments. Payouts were scheduled to begin on August 19 and continue through September 2. Additional collection days are...
Ministry Unveils Strategic Initiatives to Transform Education and Strengthen Student Support
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has unveiled a series of strategic initiatives designed to transform the educational landscape and ensure that all students receive high-quality instruction and support. These measures include a more structured approach to curriculum delivery, strengthened planning frameworks, and the integration of innovative technologies to enhance student monitoring and support overall well-being. Speaking during...
Students in Font Hill Receive School Supplies from Karing Hearts Foundation
Hundreds of students in the Font Hill community and surrounding areas in St. Thomas are now better prepared for the new school year, thanks to the Karing Hearts Foundation’s eighth annual Health Fair and Back-to-School treat. Founder, Kayann Wallace, deemed the August 15 event, held in Font Hill, a success, with the students receiving school bags, books and medicals, courtesy...
Custos Calls for Support for Parents
As efforts continue for children to learn, parents must be offered developmental support, says Custos of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin M. Golding. Addressing Sunday’s (August 17) Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Annual Church Service, held at the Phillippo Baptist Church in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, the Custos said “we have to draw the parents in and help to develop their capacity...
Parents Urged to Ensure That Students Attend Orientation and Registration Sessions
As the reopening of schools draws closer, parents are being called on to ensure that students attend orientation and registration sessions, as well as familiarize themselves with the school’s code. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Melecia Morrison, said at the sessions, students get a lot of information on what is expected of them, and the “different hours that your child...
Permanent Secretary Says Results in CSEC and PEP Should Be Celebrated
Successes in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP), and the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations demand celebration, says Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe. Speaking at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) annual church service, held on August 17, at the Phillippo Baptist Church in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, she said Jamaica outperformed...
