Education Ministry says all schools will be closed for in-person classes tomorrow

By: Myesha Broadie and Patrice Walters

All schools will be closed for in-person classes tomorrow.

This is due to expected adverse weather conditions.

In a statement this afternoon, the Education Ministry said the decision follows consultations with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management and the Met Service.

It said the measure is being taken in the interest of the safety of students, teachers and school staff.

Schools are encouraged to implement online learning modalities where possible to ensure continuity in students’ education.

Meanwhile, the island’s public schools are reportedly ready, as Tropical Storm Rafael is projected to pass near Jamaica between tonight and tomorrow.

President of the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) Dr. Mark Smith said school administrators and boards are following the advice of the Education Ministry.

The Ministry had advised that all schools take the necessary precautions to ensure safety.

Dr. Smith said many schools dismissed classes early today to allow staff and students to get home ahead of the heavy rains.

Dr. Smith said schools are prepared to switch to the online modality.

He added that preparations are also being made at schools that are designated shelters.

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NIA says Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert’s return as JLP candidate for Trelawny Southern by-election is unacceptable

By: Myesha Broadie and Patrice Walters

All schools will be closed for in-person classes tomorrow.

This is due to expected adverse weather conditions.

In a statement this afternoon, the Education Ministry said the decision follows consultations with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management and the Met Service.

It said the measure is being taken in the interest of the safety of students, teachers and school staff.

Schools are encouraged to implement online learning modalities where possible to ensure continuity in students’ education.

Meanwhile, the island’s public schools are reportedly ready, as Tropical Storm Rafael is projected to pass near Jamaica between tonight and tomorrow.

President of the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) Dr. Mark Smith said school administrators and boards are following the advice of the Education Ministry.

The Ministry had advised that all schools take the necessary precautions to ensure safety.

Dr. Smith said many schools dismissed classes early today to allow staff and students to get home ahead of the heavy rains.

Dr. Smith said schools are prepared to switch to the online modality.

He added that preparations are also being made at schools that are designated shelters.

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Security Minister says lottery scamming continues to be leading contributor to homicides

By: Myesha Broadie and Patrice Walters

All schools will be closed for in-person classes tomorrow.

This is due to expected adverse weather conditions.

In a statement this afternoon, the Education Ministry said the decision follows consultations with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management and the Met Service.

It said the measure is being taken in the interest of the safety of students, teachers and school staff.

Schools are encouraged to implement online learning modalities where possible to ensure continuity in students’ education.

Meanwhile, the island’s public schools are reportedly ready, as Tropical Storm Rafael is projected to pass near Jamaica between tonight and tomorrow.

President of the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) Dr. Mark Smith said school administrators and boards are following the advice of the Education Ministry.

The Ministry had advised that all schools take the necessary precautions to ensure safety.

Dr. Smith said many schools dismissed classes early today to allow staff and students to get home ahead of the heavy rains.

Dr. Smith said schools are prepared to switch to the online modality.

He added that preparations are also being made at schools that are designated shelters.

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Montague proposes $15 billion programme to uplift poor and vulnerable Jamaicans

By: Myesha Broadie and Patrice Walters

All schools will be closed for in-person classes tomorrow.

This is due to expected adverse weather conditions.

In a statement this afternoon, the Education Ministry said the decision follows consultations with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management and the Met Service.

It said the measure is being taken in the interest of the safety of students, teachers and school staff.

Schools are encouraged to implement online learning modalities where possible to ensure continuity in students’ education.

Meanwhile, the island’s public schools are reportedly ready, as Tropical Storm Rafael is projected to pass near Jamaica between tonight and tomorrow.

President of the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) Dr. Mark Smith said school administrators and boards are following the advice of the Education Ministry.

The Ministry had advised that all schools take the necessary precautions to ensure safety.

Dr. Smith said many schools dismissed classes early today to allow staff and students to get home ahead of the heavy rains.

Dr. Smith said schools are prepared to switch to the online modality.

He added that preparations are also being made at schools that are designated shelters.

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300 positions to be created for workers at Western Children and Adolescent Hospital in St James in 2025

By: Myesha Broadie and Patrice Walters

All schools will be closed for in-person classes tomorrow.

This is due to expected adverse weather conditions.

In a statement this afternoon, the Education Ministry said the decision follows consultations with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management and the Met Service.

It said the measure is being taken in the interest of the safety of students, teachers and school staff.

Schools are encouraged to implement online learning modalities where possible to ensure continuity in students’ education.

Meanwhile, the island’s public schools are reportedly ready, as Tropical Storm Rafael is projected to pass near Jamaica between tonight and tomorrow.

President of the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) Dr. Mark Smith said school administrators and boards are following the advice of the Education Ministry.

The Ministry had advised that all schools take the necessary precautions to ensure safety.

Dr. Smith said many schools dismissed classes early today to allow staff and students to get home ahead of the heavy rains.

Dr. Smith said schools are prepared to switch to the online modality.

He added that preparations are also being made at schools that are designated shelters.

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Golding says government is taking too long to name new Finance Minister

By: Myesha Broadie and Patrice Walters

All schools will be closed for in-person classes tomorrow.

This is due to expected adverse weather conditions.

In a statement this afternoon, the Education Ministry said the decision follows consultations with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management and the Met Service.

It said the measure is being taken in the interest of the safety of students, teachers and school staff.

Schools are encouraged to implement online learning modalities where possible to ensure continuity in students’ education.

Meanwhile, the island’s public schools are reportedly ready, as Tropical Storm Rafael is projected to pass near Jamaica between tonight and tomorrow.

President of the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) Dr. Mark Smith said school administrators and boards are following the advice of the Education Ministry.

The Ministry had advised that all schools take the necessary precautions to ensure safety.

Dr. Smith said many schools dismissed classes early today to allow staff and students to get home ahead of the heavy rains.

Dr. Smith said schools are prepared to switch to the online modality.

He added that preparations are also being made at schools that are designated shelters.

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More rainfall for northern parishes, as NWA urges motorists to exercise caution on flooded roadways

By: Myesha Broadie and Patrice Walters

All schools will be closed for in-person classes tomorrow.

This is due to expected adverse weather conditions.

In a statement this afternoon, the Education Ministry said the decision follows consultations with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management and the Met Service.

It said the measure is being taken in the interest of the safety of students, teachers and school staff.

Schools are encouraged to implement online learning modalities where possible to ensure continuity in students’ education.

Meanwhile, the island’s public schools are reportedly ready, as Tropical Storm Rafael is projected to pass near Jamaica between tonight and tomorrow.

President of the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) Dr. Mark Smith said school administrators and boards are following the advice of the Education Ministry.

The Ministry had advised that all schools take the necessary precautions to ensure safety.

Dr. Smith said many schools dismissed classes early today to allow staff and students to get home ahead of the heavy rains.

Dr. Smith said schools are prepared to switch to the online modality.

He added that preparations are also being made at schools that are designated shelters.

Read More

Taxi operator suspected to have drowned in St. Mary yesterday, has been identified

By: Myesha Broadie and Patrice Walters

All schools will be closed for in-person classes tomorrow.

This is due to expected adverse weather conditions.

In a statement this afternoon, the Education Ministry said the decision follows consultations with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management and the Met Service.

It said the measure is being taken in the interest of the safety of students, teachers and school staff.

Schools are encouraged to implement online learning modalities where possible to ensure continuity in students’ education.

Meanwhile, the island’s public schools are reportedly ready, as Tropical Storm Rafael is projected to pass near Jamaica between tonight and tomorrow.

President of the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) Dr. Mark Smith said school administrators and boards are following the advice of the Education Ministry.

The Ministry had advised that all schools take the necessary precautions to ensure safety.

Dr. Smith said many schools dismissed classes early today to allow staff and students to get home ahead of the heavy rains.

Dr. Smith said schools are prepared to switch to the online modality.

He added that preparations are also being made at schools that are designated shelters.

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Section of the Bog Walk Gorge blocked by a boulder

By: Myesha Broadie and Patrice Walters

All schools will be closed for in-person classes tomorrow.

This is due to expected adverse weather conditions.

In a statement this afternoon, the Education Ministry said the decision follows consultations with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management and the Met Service.

It said the measure is being taken in the interest of the safety of students, teachers and school staff.

Schools are encouraged to implement online learning modalities where possible to ensure continuity in students’ education.

Meanwhile, the island’s public schools are reportedly ready, as Tropical Storm Rafael is projected to pass near Jamaica between tonight and tomorrow.

President of the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) Dr. Mark Smith said school administrators and boards are following the advice of the Education Ministry.

The Ministry had advised that all schools take the necessary precautions to ensure safety.

Dr. Smith said many schools dismissed classes early today to allow staff and students to get home ahead of the heavy rains.

Dr. Smith said schools are prepared to switch to the online modality.

He added that preparations are also being made at schools that are designated shelters.

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More than 260,000 people have been approved for the reverse income tax credit

By: Myesha Broadie and Patrice Walters

All schools will be closed for in-person classes tomorrow.

This is due to expected adverse weather conditions.

In a statement this afternoon, the Education Ministry said the decision follows consultations with the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management and the Met Service.

It said the measure is being taken in the interest of the safety of students, teachers and school staff.

Schools are encouraged to implement online learning modalities where possible to ensure continuity in students’ education.

Meanwhile, the island’s public schools are reportedly ready, as Tropical Storm Rafael is projected to pass near Jamaica between tonight and tomorrow.

President of the Jamaica Teachers Association (JTA) Dr. Mark Smith said school administrators and boards are following the advice of the Education Ministry.

The Ministry had advised that all schools take the necessary precautions to ensure safety.

Dr. Smith said many schools dismissed classes early today to allow staff and students to get home ahead of the heavy rains.

Dr. Smith said schools are prepared to switch to the online modality.

He added that preparations are also being made at schools that are designated shelters.

Read More