The Jamaica Observer posted an article on February 20, 2021, about a review of Jamaica’s education system. Below are some key highlights:
- Consultations with stakeholders and international partners are far advanced as the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission carries out its task of conducting a comprehensive review of all levels of the public education system.
- This was disclosed by Governor General Sir Patrick Allen, as he delivered the Throne Speech at the ceremonial opening of Parliament on Thursday.
- In the meantime, the governor general said the digital birth certificate solution, which is approximately 90 per cent complete, will be launched in the upcoming financial year.
- This is part of the process of transforming the Registrar General’s Department (RGD) into the National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) as outlined in the National Identification and Registration Bill, which makes provisions for a voluntary and secure National Identification System (NIDS) for Jamaica.
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