An analytical study of the Jamaican education system and its major constraints is presented with recommendations as to various reform actions that might be undertaken to improve it. Chapter One discusses Jamaica's current economic, social, and demographic situation. Chapter Two presents a general review of the backgound and structure of the education system. Chapter Three undertakes a review and restatement of the national goals and objectives of the system in order to provide a basis against which analytical measurement could be made and targets identified. Chapter Four proceeds with an educational systems analysis by reviewing sixty key components of the system. Chapter Five builds on this analysis to specifically identify and evaluate twelve major constraints in the current system which are inimical to the achievement of national and educational development needs and goals. Chapter Six discusses these twelve categories relative to a strategy of reform and the types of action that can be taken in each of the identified problem areas. Chapter seven translates reform proposals into a comprehensive grouping of projects recommended for implementation through domestic or external financing. Chapter Eight acknowledges the limitations of time, adequate data, pertinent policies, goals, etc., and identifies further studies that need to be carried out in order to adequately document, plan, and implement the necessary additional projects. Appendices to the report include: (1) economic and statistical tables; (2) persons/institutions consulted during the study; (3) agriculture education support in Jamaica; and (4) education and training needs of Jamaica's manpower. (Author/MJB)