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.

The Government has committed $30 million towards a three-year programme to furnish schools with medical equipment, including stretchers, as part of emergency plans at the institutions.

After years of having to travel from St Thomas to Kingston to pursue secondary-level education, students with special needs will soon be able to enjoy the convenience of having a school in their own parish with the planned construction of a secondary ...

THE Ministry of Education says it plans to rationalise 168 more basic schools during this fiscal year in order to strengthen the early childhood sector.

Distribution of the Little Leaders learning kits to more than 2,500 early childhood institutions commenced last week.