October 22, 2018
NCB Foundation to Pay for More CSEC Subjects
JIS: The National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation is to increase the number of subjects it pays for qualifying students sitting the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations for the academic year…
October 19, 2018
Contracts Totalling US$30 Million Awarded Under Tablets in Schools Project
JIS: Two contracts totalling US$30 million have been approved by Cabinet to continue activities under the Tablets in Schools project. Of the sum, US$16 million was awarded to GeoTech Vision Limited while…
October 19, 2018
Jamaica to Review Education System
JIS: The Government will be spending $116.8 million over four years to undertake a comprehensive review of the education system. This follows Cabinet’s approval for Jamaica to participate in the Programme…
October 19, 2018
PEP Website up and Running
JIS: A website to assist teachers, parents and students in preparation for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) is now fully operational. Persons may access the website at www.moey.gov.jm/pep. This was disclosed by Minister…
October 19, 2018
Special Education Policy Before Cabinet
JIS: Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, says the Special Education Policy, aimed at providing a framework to meet the educational needs of special students, is…