Minister of Education, Hon. Andrew Holness, has emphasised the Government's commitment to building an education infrastructure, with the capacity to accommodate all students comfortably, while enabling the delivery of the...

Some 1,250 students are being employed in tourism related entities and businesses during the summer holidays, through the 2009 'Spruce Up Jamaica' Summer Employment Programme. The programme was launched by...

On Monday (July 27), the Consumer Affairs Commission (CAC) will commence its annual textbook survey, to provide the public with a price list of books available in shops across the...

Opposition Spokesman on Tourism, Dr. Wykeham McNeill, has asked the Government to seek a "more suitable alternative site" for the establishment of the proposed Hospitality School. He said the institution,...

Cabinet has approved drafting instructions for the legal establishment of the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC). This was disclosed by the Minister of Education, Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution to...

The Ministry of Education is looking to put a School Improvement Act in place to support the Centre of Excellence project, which is aimed at achieving high standards in the...

Education Minister, Hon. Andrew Holness, is calling on the private sector and civic organisations to join the Government in its national thrust to eliminate illiteracy by the time students reach...

The Government will need to undertake a major programme of construction in order to remove the shift system, reduce overcrowding at the secondary level and provide education up to Grade...

Minister of Education, Hon. Andrew Holness, says his Ministry is making efforts to eliminate the jostling for high school places, which has characterised the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) each...

Legislation to create the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) has been drafted, and is awaiting the finalisation policy direction. Education Minister, Hon. Andrew Holness, made the disclosure at Tuesday's (July...

The Government is aiming to achieve 100 per cent literacy in all primary schools by 2015. Minister of Education, Hon. Andrew Holness, making his contribution to the 2009/10 Sectoral Debate...