July 1, 2016
Gaps in training needs for workforce being identified
JIS: The HEART Trust/NTA is partnering with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information to identify the gaps in the training needs for the workforce. Portfolio Minister, Senator Ruel Reid, says he…
June 30, 2016
Exam to replace GSAT pushed back to 2018
The Observer: THE roll-out of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP), which is slated to replace the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT),…
June 30, 2016
Grade Nine Diagnostic Test to be Introduced 2019
JIS: Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Grade Nine Diagnostic Test will be implemented during the 2019/2020 academic year. He made the disclosure at a…
June 30, 2016
JA to Host Conference on Adult Education
JIS: Jamaica in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) will host the International Conference on Adult Education (CONFINTEA) in Montego Bay, St. James, from June 30…
June 29, 2016
Innovators Urged to Develop Apps to Boost Gov’t Operations
JIS: State Minister for Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Floyd Green, is encouraging technology innovators to develop applications that can be utilised by Government to improve its operations and processes. “The…