April 6, 2017
Second Phase of Tablets in Schools Programme to Launch September
JIS: The Government will be launching the second phase of the Tablets in Schools programme in September. This was disclosed by State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, Hon.…
April 2, 2017
Infant Department Opens at Allman Hill Primary and Junior High
JIS: The Allman Hill Primary and Junior High School in Above Rocks, St. Andrew, now has an Infant Department complete with amenities for early-childhood growth and development. The Ministry of Education, Youth…
April 2, 2017
Operational Standards Set for ECIs
JIS: The Early Childhood Commission’s (ECC) basic-school certification programme, now under way islandwide, is ensuring that all early-childhood institutions (ECIs) meet the 12 Operational Standards set by that body. The three-year engagement…
March 31, 2017
Senator Reid to Receive ‘Man of the Decade in Education Award’
JIS: Minister of Education, Youth and information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, will be presented with the inaugural ‘Man of The Decade in Education Award’ by the Jamaica College (JC) Old…
March 31, 2017
Schools to be Expanded
JIS: The Government of Japan has provided grants totalling approximately $20 million (US$165,497) to fund expansion of the Epworth Primary School in St. Ann and Zion Hill Primary School in Manchester. The…