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President of The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock (right), presents a gift to Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, at the University’s recent Mathematics Expo 2026, held at the institution.

Mathematics Plays Central Role in Empowering Persons to Succeed – University President

President of The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock, says Mathematics plays a central role in shaping reasoning, strengthening problem-solving skills, and empowering individuals to succeed in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven society. According to Dr. Pinnock, mathematical literacy is no...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Tova Hamilton (third right, front row), poses with students from Mulgrave Primary School in St. Elizabeth, which is among the beneficiaries of 20 dual‑fuel 15,000‑watt portable generators donated for distribution to educational institutions most affected by Hurricane Melissa. The generators were handed over during a ceremony held on Tuesday (April 7) at the National Education Trust (NET) Building, Caenwood Centre, Kingston. The donation was made possible through a collaboration involving Jamaica Vacations Limited (JamVac) and the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Foundation, based in Geneva, Switzerland, with support from its local affiliate, MSC Jamaica Limited. Other participating stakeholders include (from left, back row) Senior Education Officer, Region Four, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Everette Riley; NET Executive Director, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; MSC Jamaica Limited Managing Director, Roger Hinds; JamVac Executive Director, Joy Roberts; Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Executive Director, Dr. Carey Wallace; Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Education Ministry's Guidance and Counselling Unit, Kennecy Haynes-Davidson, and Mulgrave Primary School Principal, Ryan Stone.

20 Generators Donated to Aid Recovery in Hurricane-Affected Schools

Senior Lecturer at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Dr. Marvadeen Singh-Wilmot (left), presents a gift to Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Professor Khaled El-Enany, following his public lecture at the St. Andrew based campus, on Thursday (April 2).

UNESCO Director General Urges University Students to Believe in Their Dreams

Curriculum Specialist at the Mico University College, Beth Morrison addresses the institution’s Mathematics Expo 2026, where the innovative MathLink initiative was officially launched, on March 31.

Educator Highlights Importance of Leveraging Technology to Transform Mathematics Education

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second left), and State Minister, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (left), engage in a discussion with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Director General, Professor Khaled El-Enany, during Wednesday’s (April 1) courtesy call at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston.

PHOTOS: UNESCO Director General Calls on Education Minister

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, uses manipulatives to explain a mathematics concept during the a past Mathematics Camp.

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Secondary Schools to Stage Easter Mathematics Camps From April 7-10

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is staging its annual Easter Mathematics Camps from April 7 to 10. Targeted at secondary-level students, the camps are part of a strategy to strengthen performance in the subject in external examinations. Building on the notable gains achieved last year, the Ministry has signalled its commitment to sustaining improvement in the subject...

Managing Director of the Karing Hearts Foundation, Kayann Wallace (fourth right); her daughter, Ebony Johnson (right); Principal of Bath Primary School, Devmarie Blake-Brown (fourth left); Bath Primary School student, D

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Karing Hearts Foundation Brings Easter Cheer to Bath Children

The St. Thomas-based Karing Hearts Foundation has helped to make Easter a little brighter for children of Bath, through the donation of care packages containing food, clothing and other essential items. The presentation was made on Wednesday (April 1) at the Bath Primary School and benefited students from the institution as well as Bath Basic School. Speaking with JIS News,...

State Minister, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (second right), listens as Chief Executive Officer, VM Foundation, Samantha Charles (second left), makes a point to Jamaica Library Service (JLS) National Reading Competition 2025 winner in the nine to 11 age group, Ladonia Rowe. Also sharing in the conversation is Director General, JLS, Maureen Thompson. Occasion was the launch of the 2026 staging of the reading competition at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on April 1.

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JLS Targeting 6,000 Entrants for 2026 National Reading Competition

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford, is calling on Jamaicans, aged six to 99 to enter the 2026 staging of the Jamaca Library Service (JLS) National Reading Competition. The JLS is looking to increase the number of participants to 6,000 this year. Entries for the competition are now being accepted at...

Kyron Parry (left) of the Jamaica Fire Brigade (JFB) Fire Safety Prevention and Investigation Branch shares a moment with St. Mary Technical High School student Dashawn Forrester, who tries on JFB gear during a Career Day expo at the institution on March 25.

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St. Mary Technical High Students Explore Career Opportunities at Expo

Students of St. Mary Technical High School explored a wide range of career opportunities during a Career Day Expo, held at the institution on March 25. The event adopted a multidimensional approach, bringing together professionals from diverse fields who engaged students through presentations, discussions, and interactive sessions designed to help them make informed decisions about their future careers. Vice Principal,...

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams (centre), at the University of Technology Jamaica (UTech) 2025/26 Western Campus Annual Business Seminar, held at the SeaGarden Beach Resort in Montego Bay, St. James, on April 1. With the Minister (from left) are Associate Head of School of Business Administration at UTech, Western Campus, Petula Senior; Deputy Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Dwight Crawford; UTech Western Campus’ Acting Dean of the College of Business & Management (COBAM), Olubusola Akinladejo; UTech Western Campus Administrator, Janet McLean, and students.

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Government Expands Access to Tertiary Education

Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Hon. Fayval Williams, says the Government is expanding access to tertiary education by investing heavily in student financing, through the revamped Student Loan Bureau (SLB). “Let me reiterate the Government's unwavering commitment to ensuring that no Jamaican is denied access to tertiary education due to financial constraints. You can take the message to...

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Students Urged to Participate In BSJ Food Safety Essay and Poster Competition

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is encouraging students to participate in the Bureau of Standards Jamaica (BSJ) Food Safety Essay and Poster Competition. It is in observance of World Food Safety Day on June 7. The annual competition, now in its third year, forms part of the BSJ’s public education drive to promote safe food-handling practices and...

$Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon addresses The Mico University College’s Mathematics Expo at the institution in St. Andrew on Tuesday (March 31).$

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Mathematics Key to National Development – Senator Morris Dixon

Education, Skills, Youth and Information Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has underscored the critical role of mathematics to national development, noting that it is key to building a more innovative, competitive and resilient society. Delivering the keynote address at The Mico University College Mathematics Expo at the institution’s Marescaux Road location in St. Andrew on Tuesday (March...