August 12, 2016
UNFPA: Unleash the Power of the Youth, International Youth Day 2016
JIS: International Youth Day (IYD) is observed globally on August 12 each year to raise awareness on issues that affect youth. The theme of this year’s IYD is “The Road to…
August 12, 2016
Joint Statement from the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information and the United Nations Population Fund for International Youth Day 2016
JIS: The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information and the United Nations Population Fund are pleased to celebrate International Youth Day under the theme “The Road to 2030: Eradicating Poverty and…
August 10, 2016
No Compromise on ECC Standards – PM
JIS: Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says there will be no compromise on the educational standards set by the Early Childhood Commission (ECC). He noted that the 17 early-childhood institutions…
August 8, 2016
Show More Love and Care for Children – PM
JIS: Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, is urging Jamaicans to be more loving, caring and understanding towards children. He made the appeal, while addressing the Independence Day grand gala at…
August 2, 2016
Schools Agree To Cooperate With Auxiliary Fees Policy
It appears groups representing principals and teachers have reached an amicable agreement with the education ministry regarding the controversial decision to abolish the payment of auxiliary fees at the high…