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Head of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) Foundation, Sophia Lewis, makes a presentation to Region Four Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Patricia Mumby Lalor, at the official launch of the JPS extra lesson programme for St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland students at Jack Sprat Treasure Beach in St. Elizabeth on April 7.
Head of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) Foundation, Sophia Lewis, makes a presentation to Region Four Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Patricia Mumby Lalor, at the official launch of the JPS extra lesson programme for St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland students at Jack Sprat Treasure Beach in St. Elizabeth on April 7.

St. Elizabeth Students Benefitting from Extra Classes Programme

Hundreds of students in St. Elizabeth, who lost classroom time due to Hurricane Melissa, are benefitting from an  extra classes programme aimed at getting them back on track ahead of upcoming examinations. The initiative, spearheaded by the Jamaica Public Service...
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will be launching its annual National Budget Secondary School Tour on April 14 at Ferncourt High in St. Ann.
The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will be launching its annual National Budget Secondary School Tour on April 14 at Ferncourt High in St. Ann.

Finance Ministry Launches Annual National Budget Secondary School Tour April 14
Stakeholders in attendance at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Education Conference at the Princess Hotel in Green Island, Hanover, on Tuesday (April 7).
Stakeholders in attendance at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Education Conference at the Princess Hotel in Green Island, Hanover, on Tuesday (April 7).

Gov’t Advancing Major Expansion of Technical and Vocational Education and Training
Noted scientist, Professor Errol Morrison, delivers the keynote address during the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Research Day Expo, held on the institution’s Portland campus in March.
Noted scientist, Professor Errol Morrison, delivers the keynote address during the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Research Day Expo, held on the institution’s Portland campus in March.

Professor Errol Morrison Calls for ‘Brain Gain’ to Strengthen Jamaica’s Research and Development
Custos Rotulorum of Trelawny, Hugh Gentles (right), who is General Manager of food distribution company Glastonbury, looks on as Shelly-Ann Bryan (centre) of Glastonbury hands over a cheque to Holland High School Principal, Dayle Evans (second left). The occasion was a ceremony held at the institution in Trelawny on (March 30) to celebrate the school
Custos Rotulorum of Trelawny, Hugh Gentles (right), who is General Manager of food distribution company Glastonbury, looks on as Shelly-Ann Bryan (centre) of Glastonbury hands over a cheque to Holland High School Principal, Dayle Evans (second left). The occasion was a ceremony held at the institution in Trelawny on (March 30) to celebrate the school's performance in the just concluded Inter-Secondary Schools Association (ISSA)/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Championships (Champs) at the National Stadium in Kingston. Sharing the moment are head coach of the Holland High track team, Garth Smythe (left), and outstanding sprinter, Shanoya Douglas.

Trelawny Custos Donates $50,000 to Holland High School’s Athletics Programme

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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.
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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 longer optional but is a critical life skill necessary to navigate modern challenges and opportunities. He pointed out that Mathematics...
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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
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20 Generators Donated to Aid Recovery in Hurricane-Affected Schools

Schools hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa on October 28 will receive additional support through the distribution of 20 generators, provided by the National Education Trust (NET) in partnership with Jamaica Vacations Limited (JamVac). The new 15,000 watt dual fuel portable generators were officially handed over on Tuesday (April 7), during a ceremony at the National Education Trust (NET) Building, Caenwood...
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Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Professor Khaled El-Enany, delivers a public lecture at the University of the West Indies, Mona in St. Andrew, on Thursday (April 2).
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UNESCO Director General Urges University Students to Believe in Their Dreams

Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), Professor Khaled El-Enany, has charged university students to remain steadfast in pursuing their ambitions. Speaking during a public lecture at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus in St. Andrew on Thursday (April 2), Professor El-Enany reflected on his journey to becoming UNESCO’s 12th Director General...
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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.
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Educator Highlights Importance of Leveraging Technology to Transform Mathematics Education

Curriculum Specialist at the Mico University College, Beth Morrison, has underscored the importance of leveraging technology to transform Mathematics education. Mrs. Morrison was addressing attendees at the institution’s Mathematics Expo 2026, on March 31, where the innovative MathLink initiative was officially launched. She said the idea for the platform emerged from internal discussions about providing additional support to students, preparing...
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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.
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PHOTOS: UNESCO Director General Calls on Education Minister

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.
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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...
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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,...
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