February 26, 2017
Gov’t Committed to Inclusive Education System
JIS: Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Government remains committed to fostering an inclusive education system for the nation’s youth. “We have to develop a framework…
February 24, 2017
JN Project to Use Dancehall in Teaching Maths and Science
JIS: Jamaica National (JN) Foundation has collaborated with Mathematics and Science Professor at Columbia University, Christopher Emdin, to launch its ‘Science Genius Jamaica’ education project, which fuses dancehall music with science. The…
February 23, 2017
Legacy to be focus of Jamaica Day
JIS: PLANS are in high gear as schools at all levels of the education system prepare to celebrate Jamaica Day tomorrow. Jamaica Day is celebrated annually as part of the Ministry of…
February 23, 2017
$30-Million Scholarship Programme Launched
JIS: The Government continues to create financing options for higher education with an additional $30-million scholarship grant provided through the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service/PetroCaribe Development Fund (PDF). This is…
February 23, 2017
Parents Urged to Pay More Attention to their Children
JIS: Commissioner of Corrections, Ina Hunter, is urging parents to be more watchful of their children. Speaking at a JIS ‘Think Tank’ on February 21, Commissioner Hunter said poor parenting and neglect…