Education Minister Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid says he is hopeful and optimistic that the country will see great improvement in the education system this year. The Minster, in his back-to-school broadcast yesterday, not only expressed optimism, but also indicated that all the necessary preparations had been made for the start of the new academic year, which begins today.

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon Ruel Reid has advised school administrators to discontinue the practice of procuring uniforms for students.

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

Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Ruel Reid, has cited the importance of technology in ensuring effective management and delivery of education services.