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Acting Director for Employment and Career Services at the HEART Trust/NTA, Althea Smikle, makes a point during an interview JIS News about the 33-year-old School Leaving Training Opportunities Programme (SL-TOP).

Hundreds Gain Employment Under Heart/NTA’s School Leaving Training Programme

By: Denise Dennis, August 17, 2015

Hundreds of Jamaica’s youth have gained employment over the last two years under the HEART Trust/NTA’s School Leaving Training Opportunities Programme (SL-TOP). The initiative engages private and public sector organisations in...

Minister of Education and Member of Parliament for Central Kingston, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (2nd right), shakes hands with Chairman of Stocks and Securities Limited (SSL) Foundation, Bishop Robert Thompson (2nd left), during the handing over of a cheque valued at $150,000 to Vice President of the Allman/Woodford Football Club, Errol Howlett (right). The presentation was made on August 14, at the SSL’s Hope Road office. General Manager of SSL, Lamar Harris (left), shares the moment.

Sports Excellent Outlet for Young People – Rev. Thwaites

By: Rochelle Williams, August 17, 2015

Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev. Ronon on August 13 at the Ministry’s head office in Kingston.

Support for Students Who Missed Pass Mark in Math and English A

By: Denise Dennis, August 14, 2015

Education 11 years ago Intervention in Math and English to be strengthened
By: Denise Dennis, August 15, 2015
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By: Rochelle Williams, August 13, 2015
Education 11 years ago More Students Pass CSEC Mathematics
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The statue of Jamaica’s first National Hero, Rt. Excellent Marcus Mosiah Garvey, which is located on the grounds of Lawrence Park, St. Ann’s Bay, St. Ann.

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Professor Rupert Lewis To Address Garvey’s 128th Annniversary Ceremony

University of the West Indies (UWI) Professor Emeritus, Rupert Lewis, will deliver the main address at this year’s civic ceremony commemorating the 128th anniversary of the birth of Rt. Excellent...

By: Sharon Earle , August 12, 2015

Vice President of the Institute of Educational Administration and Leadership -Jamaica (IEAL-J), Dr. Carmen Roofe addresses a JIS Think Tank today (Aug. 11) ), to provide details about the upcoming Educational Leadership and Management Conference. Looking on is President of the Catholic College of Mandeville in Mandeville, Dr. Laurette Bristol.

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Educational Leadership and Management Conference from August 20-21

Leaders from all levels of the education system are set to participate in the inaugural educational leadership and management conference from August 20-21. The two-day event, under the theme: ‘Education...

By: Judith A. Hunter, August 12, 2015

Principal of Maldon High School in St. James, Mrs. Janet Manning, informs JIS News that come September, the school will be operating a single shift.

11 years ago Education

Single Shift At Maldon High Come September

Principal of Maldon High School in St. James, Mrs. Janet Manning, says come September, the institution will no longer be operating on a two-shift system. In an interview with JIS...

By: Marlon Tingling, August 11, 2015

Minister of Science, Technology, Energy and Mining, Hon. Phillip Paulwell (right), presents a computer tablet to Denham Town High School teacher, Althea McFarlane-Allen, at the Ministry’s New Kingston offices on July 10. Sharing in the moment are Senior Secretary for Member Services at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Dr. Mark Nicely (left); and JTA President, Doran Dixon. Mrs. McFarlane-Allen was one of five teachers selected to participate in a one-week science technology, engineering and mathematics programme at the Loma Lindo University in the United States. The participating teachers also received tablets to aid in their course work.

11 years ago EducationTechnology

Teachers Benefit from Science and Technology Scholarship

A feeling of confidence and an expression of fulfillment are emotions characterizing the experience of Mrs. Althea McFarlane-Allen, who benefited from a one-week science, technology, engineering and mathematics scholarship to...

By: Chad Bryan, August 7, 2015

Senior Advisor to the Minister of Education, Dr. Franklin Johnston (left), having a light conversation with recipients of grants from the National Security Employees Co-op Credit Union, during the company’s annual Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) awards function, held at its Cross Roads location in Kingston, today (Aug. 5). The awardees (pictured from second left) are: Zavier Johnson, Orane Grant, Kaif McGaw, and Chevon Davis. A total of 66 students were presented with grants during the function.

11 years ago Education

Students Urged to Master the English Language

Senior Advisor to the Minister of Education, Dr. Franklin Johnston, is urging students to ensure they master the English language, as this is one skill which demonstrates their competence in...

By: Alecia Smith-Edwards, August 7, 2015

Minister of Education, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites. (FILE)

11 years ago Education

Minister of Education Released from Hospital

Minister of Education the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites has been released from hospital after tests revealed minor injuries to his wrist and shoulder, as a result of the fall on...

By: OPM Communications Unit, August 3, 2015

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites (right), is engaged in conversation with Chief Financial Officer of the state oil refinery, Petrojam Limited, Delroy Brown, during the entity’s 2015 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) awards luncheon, at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, New Kingston, on Friday, July 31. Rev. Thwaites was the keynote speaker.

11 years ago Education

Education Ministry Moving To Strengthen Student Homework Programme

Education Minister, Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites, says the Ministry will seek to assist schools to either implement or strengthen homework programmes for students, where necessary, when the 2015/16 academic commences...

By: Rochelle Williams , August 3, 2015

Minister of Education, the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites.

11 years ago Education

Minister of Education Undergoing Tests in Hospital

Minister of Education the Hon. Rev. Ronald Thwaites is currently undergoing tests in hospital, following a fall at his farm earlier today. However preliminary assessments indicate that Minister Thwaites did...

By: Communications Unit-OPM, August 1, 2015

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