May 31, 2019
Draft Special Education Policy Submitted to Cabinet
JIS: The draft Special Education Policy, which seeks to provide access and equity in education for all students with special needs, has been submitted for Cabinet approval. Education Officer, Special Education Unit…
May 30, 2019
Education Ministry Saddened by passing of Former Prime Minister Edward Seaga
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information has expressed sadness at the passing of former prime minister of Jamaica the Most Honourable Edward Phillip George Seaga. Mr. Seaga’s passing symbolizes the…
May 28, 2019
Grade-Four Students to Sit PEP Performance Task Test May 30 and 31
JIS: Grade-four students across the island will sit the first official Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Grade Four Performance Task test on May 30 and 31. A release from Acting Chief Education Officer,…
May 28, 2019
Gov’t Committed to Strengthening TVET – Terrelonge
JIS: State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to strengthening its policy and regulatory framework on technical and vocational education…
May 27, 2019
UNICEF to Increase Spending for Road Safety Campaign
JIS: The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) will be increasing expenditure under the X Marks the Spot School Crosswalk Campaign being implemented by the Jamaica National (JN) Foundation. Country Representative, UNICEF Jamaica,…