July 9, 2018
Senators Begin Debate on Child Diversion Bill
JIS: Senators began debate on the Child Diversion Bill 2018 at a sitting today (July 6). The Bill seeks to enable the implementation of child-diversion measures in dealing with children who come…
July 9, 2018
Brain Builders Programme Launched
JIS: To reduce cognitive learning challenges among infants in the country, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, in partnership with the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), has launched the Jamaica Brain…
July 9, 2018
JSIF Hands Over Equipment to Protect Teachers and Students from Fire
JIS: To protect and safeguard the lives of educators and students in schools from fire, the Jamaica Social Investment Fund (JSIF) has purchased 80 first-aid kits, 120 fire extinguishers, 120 smoke…
July 7, 2018
Education Minister Hails Teachers
JIS: Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, is hailing teachers for their commitment to the improvement of students’ performance in various school assessments, and their increased participation…
July 3, 2018
Educator Receives PM’s Medal for Nearly 40 Years of Service
JIS: After almost four decades in the teaching profession, Vice-Principal of Calabar Infant, Primary and Junior High School, Claudine Evette Bowen, has been awarded the Prime Minister’s Medal of Appreciation for…