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Superintendent at the St. Catherine-based Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Facility, Martin Dryden (left), along with Overseer, Carol Johnson, look at the trophies the wards have won for participation in the Jamaica 4-H Clubs expositions, sports, and other activities.

Rehabilitation Programme at Rio Cobre Juvenile Facility Strengthened

By: Garfield L. Angus, October 7, 2018

The rehabilitation programme for incarcerated youths at the St. Catherine-based Rio Cobre Juvenile Correctional Facility is being strengthened to assist their productive re-entry into society. Under the ‘New Path’ project,...

Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (third right), observes as Chief Executive Officer, GB Energy Texaco Jamaica, Mauricio Pulido (left) prepares to pump liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in a motor vehicle. Occasion was the launch of GB Energy's Autogas on Friday (October 5) at the Texaco service station, 27 Half-Way Tree Road, St. Andrew. Looking on are Managing Director, Tecnigas Group, Alex Hill (second right); and Executive Director of the Economic Growth Council, Senator Aubyn Hill (right).

PM Calls On Businesses to Increase Investment in Innovations

By: Ainsworth Morris, October 5, 2018

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (left), listens to Director General, Public Sector Transformation and Modernisation Programme, Office of the Cabinet, Veniece Pottinger-Scott, at the launch of the Records and Information Management (RIM) Policy Implementation and Sensitisation Programme on Thursday (October 4) at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.

RIM Policy Implementation and Sensitisation Programme Launched

By: Ainsworth Morris, October 5, 2018

Education 7 years ago Petersfield Primary Implements Activities to Improve Performance in Maths
By: Serena Grant, October 2, 2018
Education 7 years ago PHOTOS: Opening Ceremony for Oracabessa Primary School Computer Lab
Education 7 years ago More Early-Childhood Institutions Certified
By: Nickieta Sterling, September 28, 2018

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The newly renovated Middlesex Infant School in Holland Bamboo, St. Elizabeth, which was officially handed over to school administrators, at a ceremony on Wednesday (September 26). The school was upgraded by J Wray & Nephew Foundation at a cost of $30 million.

7 years ago EducationInformation

State Minister Calls for Partnerships to Upgrade Early-Childhood Institutions

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is calling for increased partnerships for the upgrading of the country’s early-childhood institutions. “Since we all know...

By: Nickieta Sterling, September 27, 2018

7 years ago EducationInformation

Independent and Private Schools Encouraged to Register with JISA

Operators of independent and private schools are being encouraged to register with the Jamaica Independent Schools Association (JISA), as the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information seeks to improve communication...

By: Rochelle Williams, September 27, 2018

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses a teacher sensitisation and consultation session at the West Jamaica Conference Centre in Montego Bay, St. James, on Tuesday (September 25).

7 years ago EducationInformation

Teachers Must Customise Lessons to Meet Needs of Students – Senator Reid

Teachers must customise lessons to meet the individual needs and learning styles of students, says Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid. “Our children have different...

By: Serena Grant, September 27, 2018

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, addresses yesterday's (September 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

7 years ago EducationInformation

Minister Says School-Feeding Programme Progressing Well

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the national school feeding programme is progressing satisfactorily. Speaking at today’s (September 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica...

By: Chris Patterson, September 26, 2018

Director of the Safety and Security Unit in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Coleridge Minto, addressing a recent JIS Think Tank.

7 years ago EducationInformation

Education Ministry Takes Holistic Approach to Addressing School Discipline

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information’s Safety and Security Programme (SSP) is taking a more holistic approach in treating with children who are displaying antisocial behaviour in schools. Through...

By: Judith A. Hunter, September 26, 2018

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid (at podium), addresses a public education and information-sharing webinar, hosted by the National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL), at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Monday (September 24).

7 years ago EducationInformation

Education Minister Says Leaders Must be Prudent in Managing Resources

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says educational leaders must be able to prudently manage private and public financial resources, in order to increase efficiencies...

By: Alecia Smith, September 26, 2018

Community Development Officer at the Social Development Commission in Montego Bay, St. James, Ivel Kerr McLean, who will receive a Badge of Honour for Long and Faithful Service to Community Development on National Heroes Day, Monday, October 15.

7 years ago Information

National Honour for Transformational Social Worker in St. James

Ivel Kerr Mclean has long been having a positive impact in transforming the lives of residents in volatile and vulnerable communities in St. James, through social services. The affable social...

By: Nickieta Sterling, September 23, 2018

Finance and Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke (left), makes a point at a town hall meeting hosted by the Finance Ministry at the Karl Hendrickson Auditorium, Jamaica College, St. Andrew on Friday (Sept. 21). Listening (from second left) are: Economic Programme Oversight Committee (EPOC) Co-chairman, Keith Duncan; Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) Governor, Brian Wynter; and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Mission Chief to Jamaica, Dr. Uma Ramakrishnan.

7 years ago Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentInformation

Economic Reform Programme Spurring Improved Living Standards – Dr. Clarke

Finance and Public Service Minister, Dr. the Hon. Nigel Clarke, says the Economic Reform Programme’s (ERP) successful implementation has enabled the Government to double expenditure aimed at improving the standard...

By: Chad Bryan, September 23, 2018