January 14, 2019
Teachers Encouraged to Work with Ministry to Tackle Indiscipline in Schools
JIS: Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has called on teachers to work with the Ministry to tackle the issue of indiscipline in schools. Senator Reid, along…
January 8, 2019
Alternative Pathways to Secondary Education Programme Fully Implemented
JIS: The Alternative Pathways to Secondary Education programme – a seven-year period (Grades 7-13) of instruction for students on all secondary pathways – has been fully implemented. This was disclosed by Education,…
January 8, 2019
Subsidies for Students Sitting Exit Examinations in 2019
JIS: The Government has provided subsidies for secondary-level students sitting exit examinations in 2019. Full subsidy payment is being made for up to eight subjects for students on the Programme of Advancement…
January 8, 2019
Cabinet Approves Full Roll-Out of Tablets in Schools Programme
JIS: Cabinet has approved the full roll-out of the Tablets in Schools Programme in 1,106 educational institutions and a pilot ‘Bring Your Own Device’ initiative in 25 schools. Education, Youth and Information…
January 6, 2019
Parents and Community Leaders Called on to Protect Children
JIS: Director of Safety and Security in Schools, Ministry of Education, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Coleridge Minto, is calling on parents and community leaders to ensure that children are protected…