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October 4, 2024

Action Taken on 136 Recommendations to Transform Education Sector

The Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) is reporting that work has commenced on 136 recommendations targeted for implementation in the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC) report. Chairman, Dr. Adrian Stokes,…
October 1, 2024

Salvation Army Arthur Wint Basic School Gets Inclusive Classroom

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) has handed over a newly retrofitted inclusive classroom to the Salvation Army Arthur Wint Basic School in Lucea, Hanover. Done in partnership with the Digicel…
October 1, 2024

Education Minister Emphasises Significance of Civics in Schools

The Government is placing a lot of emphasis on Civics education to tackle behavioural issues among students, says Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams. Addressing the ceremonial reopening…
October 1, 2024

OEC Pursuing E-Testing Infrastructure Buildout

The Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) is looking to build out its e-testing infrastructure as part of the digitisation of its operations. Enhanced e-testing facilities will be made possible through the…
October 1, 2024

Minister Williams Commends CCCJ’s Role in Advancing Higher Education

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, has commended the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) for its role in assuring quality in higher education in Jamaica. “CCCJ……
September 17, 2024

Education Ministry Unveils Initiative to Integrate AI and Adaptive Technology into School Curriculums

The Ministry of Education and Youth has unveiled its strategic initiative to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and adaptive technology into school curriculums. The announcement was made by the Ministry’s Senior…
October 4, 2024

400 Schools Now Have Ramps

Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, has informed that almost 400 schools now have ramps installed, as efforts are made to accommodate students with physical challenges who use…
October 1, 2024

SRC Science Fair

Students of the Seaward Primary and Infant School display their project, 'Farm and Solar', during the Scientific Research Council's Annual Science Fair at Hope Zoo in Kingston on Thursday, September…
October 1, 2024

Education Officer for Agriculture in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Okemo Duckie, (left), with (from second left) Phenomenal Woman Representative, Michelle Sadler; Teacher, Knockalva Polytechnic College, Kareen Stewart, students…