August 9, 2017
Education Ministry seeks to clarify schools funding policy
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information says it has noted several “inaccurate and misleading” statements in the media regarding its interaction with schools administrations on its funding policy. As such,…
August 8, 2017
Govt Looking to Double Tertiary Enrollment by 2030
JIS: The Government is looking to double enrollment of students in tertiary institutions over the next 13 years. Education, Youth and Information Minister, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, tells JIS NEWS that…
August 4, 2017
Education Ministry Providing $226.3 Million in Support to Seven Named Schools
JIS: The Ministry of Education has budgeted just over $226.3 million for fiscal year 2017/ 2018 to six Corporate Area high schools and one in St Thomas in additional financial support…
August 3, 2017
Reid warns of ‘strong action’ against schools that breach fee policy
OBSERVER: EDUCATION Minister Senator Ruel Reid yesterday warned that strong action will be taken against school administrators and boards that continue to breach the Government's non-mandatory fee policy. The minister issued the…
August 3, 2017
More GSAT Students Pass Mathematics
JIS: There has been a 4.2 per cent increase in the number of Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) students who were successful in Mathematics this year, when compared to last year. Assessment…