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August 27, 2020

Ministry of Health: 58 new cases of COVID-19 identified

The country has now registered 818 confirmed cases of the virus.
August 27, 2020

Santa Elena man charged for aggravated assault

On Saturday, taxi operator, Jerson Ramirez reported to police that a passenger stopped and asked for taxi service to Santa Elena.
August 27, 2020

11 thousand secondary students projected to receive learning devices for school

But to be sure, the Ministry of Education have asked schools to provide names of students who do not have devices to ensure those who are [...]
August 27, 2020

“Doubtful” PSE returns next year; no grades in first month

And Chief Education Officer Dr. Carol Babb said she doubts it will be given again next year.
August 27, 2020

Teachers planning curriculum for in-person and virtual classes in school re-opening

By and large, education will be conducted through paper-based assessment, but where students have access to technology that will be adapted.
August 27, 2020

Caribbean countries record a collective 1,000 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday

Three countries reported triple-digit increases: The Dominican Republic - 340 new cases; Trinidad and Tobago - 159; and Jamaica - 120; while 11 others recorded double-digit [...]
August 27, 2020

Secondary education for some schools can reopen after Independence Day

Chief Education Officer Dr Carol Babb said that certain schools having satisfied the Ministry of Education that they can accommodate all students by distance learning, those [...]
August 27, 2020

Ask The Experts: Education chiefs call on parents to support children’s learning

Dr Babb called on parents to be "co-teachers" in light of early childhood education and primary schools re-opening on September 7 by distance only.