September 10, 2018
Literacy More than Reading and Writing – Senator Reid
JIS: Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says literacy is more than reading and writing, noting that it is a tool for social and economic empowerment. “When…
September 9, 2018
Training For Unattached Youth at Renovated Red Hills Skills Centre
JIS: The Red Hills Skills Training Centre in St. Andrew has been renovated at a cost of $3 million and will now offer unattached youth four skill-based courses through partnership with…
September 9, 2018
Time-Out Facilities to Help Students with Behavioural Problems
JIS: The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has established two ‘Time Out’ facilities to assist in the rehabilitation of students who exhibit behavioural problems. The centres were opened this month at…
September 6, 2018
Runaway Bay All-Age School Gets New Classrooms
JIS: Students and staff at the Runaway Bay All-Age School in St. Ann started the new school year on Monday (September 3) in more spacious surroundings. Food For the Poor, through partnership…
September 5, 2018
Education Ministry To Host PEP Workshops For Parents And Teachers
GLEANER: WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Grace McLean, chief education officer in the ministry of education, said primary school teachers and parents, who have not fully grasped the method of teaching the contents of…