National Education Inspectorate (NEI) News feed - Minister of Education Youth and Information

Gov’t to Invest $20 Million in Sixth-Form Block at Mount St. Joseph High

Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:27:00 GMT

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will be investing $20 million in the construction of a sixth-form block at the Mount St. Joseph Catholic High School in Manchester. The project will include classrooms, science laboratories, two visual arts rooms and space for students who are pursuing courses in engineering, auto mechanics and technical drawing.

Senate Approves Bill for CMI to Become a University

Tue, 28 Feb 2017 16:20:00 GMT

The Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) will now gain university status, following the passage of legislation in both Houses of Parliament to effect this. The Senate on Friday (February 24) approved the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) Bill 2017, with 26 amendments.

Education Ministry Working to Develop First-Rate Apprenticeship System

Fri, 17 Feb 2017 18:32:10 GMT

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is working with stakeholders to ensure the delivery of a first-rate national apprenticeship system for Jamaica.

Education Ministry looks to make Foreign Languages Compulsory up to Grade Nine

Wed, 05 Oct 2016 14:01:00 GMT

The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information is looking to make foreign languages compulsory for students from grades one to nine.

Students Shine in GSAT!

Wed, 15 Jun 2016 21:11:00 GMT

Students who sat the 2016 Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) performed brilliantly in four of the five subject areas examined.