Transport minister Daryl Vaz has confirmed the launch of the government’s rural school bus programme, with 60 buses deployed across all parishes on the first day of the academic year Monday.
Read more: 60 rural school buses rolled out across Jamaica, says Vaz
Nearly 200 wards of the state from Western Jamaica will be starting the new school year with brighter smiles and school supplies courtesy of the Supreme Ventures Foundation (SVF).
Persons with disabilities now have easier access to government services and learning materials through a mobile application developed with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica.
Read more: New Mobile App Expands Access to Gov’t Services for Persons with Disabilities
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, in collaboration with the Organization of American States (OAS), is offering a National Cybersecurity Youth Training and Certification Programme.
Read more: Education Ministry Offers Cybersecurity Training and Certification Programme for Youth