Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says there will be no compromise on the educational standards set by the Early Childhood Commission (ECC).

Some $30 million has been allocated by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information for an early intervention programme for young children and their mothers. State Minister in the Ministry, Hon. Floyd Green, said the Ministry will be collaborating with the Ministries of Health, and Labour and Social Security for the implementation of the programme to provide stimulation for children before they enter the formal education system.