The Ministry of Education, Youth and Information will begin a phased implementation of the National Standards Curriculum at the start of the new academic year.

Ten students from the Denbigh High School in Clarendon will benefit from scholarships valued at up to $300,000 each. They will pursue Bachelor’s degrees at the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI) this year.

Government has allocated $233 million to the Jamaica Values and Attitudes (JAMVAT) programme this fiscal year.

Ewarton High School in St. Catherine is to receive special attention from the Education Ministry, to improve its academic performance.

The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) is advising parents of children awaiting the Grade Six Achievement Test (GSAT) results to be keen in offering support to relieve any tension and anxiety.