Education

Gang Reduction and Prevention Education Programme Prevails in Clarendon

Established in September 2011 by the late Senior Superintendent Dathan Henry, and Former Sergeant of Police Odale Mulgrave, the "GRAPE"…

2 years ago

Calls For Music, Dance and Sport in Formal Education

While not undermining the importance of academia and traditional education, at least one stakeholder is calling for the addition of…

2 years ago

Cabinet Approves Millions Towards Education

The shortage of rental books in schools has been an issue for teachers and principals at various institutions. Contracts for primary schools…

2 years ago

Crawford Bashes Holness Admin. For “Using People as Props”

Opposition Spokesperson on Education Senator Damion Crawford is bashing the Andrew Holness-led administration, allegedling Jamaicans are being used as props for political…

2 years ago

2022 Year In Review: Issues  of Developmental Importance

As we prepare to welcome a new calendar year,  we take a look back at 2022, with the focus on three areas of developmental…

2 years ago

Education Ministry Launches School Opening Ceremony

The Education Ministry officially launched the opening of the 2022/23 academic year today. Education Minister Fayval Williams sought to reassure…

2 years ago

Fayval Predicts Productive New Academic Year

Education Minister Fayval Williams is anticipating a successful academic year despite myriad challenges. She says even with the horrors of the COVID-19 pandemic…

2 years ago

JTA President Back to School Message

President of the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA), Lasonja Harrison, says despite numerous concerns about the direction of Jamaica’s education, amid mass…

2 years ago

Education Minister: Public Should Expect Heavy Traffic for Back to School

Teacher migration-related issues, rise in book costs, and the possibility of transportation woes are growing concerns. However, the Minister of…

2 years ago

M.O.E: 248 Resignations to Date

Ahead of the new school term set to begin September 5, the Ministry of Education (MOE) held a media briefing…

2 years ago