June 13, 2022
Teachers Urged To Remain Resolute
The nation’s teachers are being urged to remain resolute in spite of the antisocial behaviours and other types of maladjustments being displayed by some students. Minister of Education and Youth,…
June 9, 2022
Early-Childhood Education A Priority For JETC Chairman
Strengthening of the early childhood education sector will be prioritised in the implementation of the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC) report, according to Professor Orlando Patterson. Professor Patterson, who is…
June 8, 2022
Music To Be Used As A Teaching Tool
The Associate of Arts degree in Music that will educate teachers on how to use music as a tool in academic curriculum delivery, is awaiting accreditation from the University of…
June 6, 2022
Gov’t Looking To Advance Integration Of TVET In Schools
The Government is taking steps to advance the integration of Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in secondary schools across the country. This is one of the key recommendations in…
June 6, 2022
Amber HEART Institute of Coding to Onboard First 500 Students October
An initial 500 students are expected to begin training in software design and programming starting October, at the Amber HEART Institute of Coding. The Institute, which will be the Caribbean’s…
June 16, 2022
Education Ministry Seeks Persons For Electronic Marking Of PEP
The Ministry of Education and Youth, through the Student Assessment Unit, is inviting suitably qualified individuals to apply for the position of Marker for the first official electronic marking of…
June 14, 2022
20 Schools and Communities Equipped with Playing Surfaces
The Sports Development Foundation (SDF) spent more than $117 million in the last financial year to instal 20 playing surfaces in schools and communities. Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and…
June 13, 2022
ECC Encourages Parents To Utilise Services Of Parent Places
The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) is urging parents to utilise services provided at its 74 Parenting Places, to ensure that they can manage demanding situations in child-rearing. Making the call…