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Winners of the Portland Primary Maths Quiz Competition, Buff Bay Primary, pose with their trophies and medals following the finals of the contest on May 7 at the Portland Social Development Commission parish office.
Winners of the Portland Primary Maths Quiz Competition, Buff Bay Primary, pose with their trophies and medals following the finals of the contest on May 7 at the Portland Social Development Commission parish office.

Buff Bay Primary Wins 2026 Portland Maths Quiz Competition

Buff Bay Primary School, in Portland, is winner of the 2026 Portland Maths Quiz Competition. The four challengers from Buff Bay faced off against Norwich Primary School in a neck-and-neck battle, separated by just a few points in the end....
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (second left), and Director of the Male Empowerment Unit at the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Nashan Miller (left), observe as Kingston College programmers, Samuel Francis (second right) and Iveco Bryan, demonstrate their autonomous robot. The occasion was Friday
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (second left), and Director of the Male Empowerment Unit at the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Nashan Miller (left), observe as Kingston College programmers, Samuel Francis (second right) and Iveco Bryan, demonstrate their autonomous robot. The occasion was Friday's (May 15) Growth Lab 1.0: Skills Discovery Workshop for Young Men, held at the Ministry’s offices in New Kingston, in observance of the International Day of the Boy Child.

Young Men Encouraged to Shape Future, Unlock Potential
Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Marlon Morgan (third left, back row), shares a photo opportunity with education stakeholders, donors, and students of Broadleaf Primary School in Manchester during the official handover ceremony on Friday (May 15), at the National Education Trust (NET), Caenwood Centre, Kingston. The event marked the donation of books by Macmillan Education in partnership with Kingston Bookshop to institutions affected by Hurricane Melissa. Pictured (from left, back row) are Director of Strategy and Innovation at Kingston Bookshop, Shauna Fuller-Clarke; NET Executive Director, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; Caribbean Sales Manager at Macmillan Education, Deborah Brearley; Schools Publisher at Macmillan Education, James Orr; and Principal of Broadleaf Primary School, Eaton McNamee.
Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon. Marlon Morgan (third left, back row), shares a photo opportunity with education stakeholders, donors, and students of Broadleaf Primary School in Manchester during the official handover ceremony on Friday (May 15), at the National Education Trust (NET), Caenwood Centre, Kingston. The event marked the donation of books by Macmillan Education in partnership with Kingston Bookshop to institutions affected by Hurricane Melissa. Pictured (from left, back row) are Director of Strategy and Innovation at Kingston Bookshop, Shauna Fuller-Clarke; NET Executive Director, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; Caribbean Sales Manager at Macmillan Education, Deborah Brearley; Schools Publisher at Macmillan Education, James Orr; and Principal of Broadleaf Primary School, Eaton McNamee.

4,000 Textbooks Donated to Schools Affected by Hurricane Melissa
Pro-Registrar and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr. Eduardo Ali (right), is in discussion with Principal of the of St. Catherine-based Dinthill Technical High School, Anthony Garwood, during a visit to the institution on Tuesday (May 12) to observe the pilot of the new Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) Mathematics Module One.
Pro-Registrar and Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr. Eduardo Ali (right), is in discussion with Principal of the of St. Catherine-based Dinthill Technical High School, Anthony Garwood, during a visit to the institution on Tuesday (May 12) to observe the pilot of the new Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) Mathematics Module One.

CXC Partners with Regional Employers to Boost Acceptance of Vocational Qualifications
The repaired roof of Anchovy Primary School in St. James, completed by the National Education Trust (NET) following Hurricane Melissa.
The repaired roof of Anchovy Primary School in St. James, completed by the National Education Trust (NET) following Hurricane Melissa.

NET Continues Islandwide Post-Hurricane School Rehabilitation Programme

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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (third right), and Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Terry-Anne Thomas Gayle (second right), share a photo opportunity with stakeholders, following the signing of Memoranda of Understanding to rebuild smart labs at Anchovy Primary School in St. James and Unity Primary School in Westmoreland, under the Smart Lab Programme. The signing took place at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Thursday (May 14). From left are Vice Principal of Anchovy Primary, Michael Thompson; Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels; Principal of Unity Primary School, Dawnett Hall-Beharie; Principal of Anchovy Primary School, Cheryl Grant-Mitchell; Regional Director, Ministry
Education

Smart Labs to Be Rebuilt At Anchovy and Unity Primary Schools

The smart labs at Anchovy Primary School in St. James and Unity Primary School in Westmoreland, which were destroyed during the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October, are to be re-established. The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information and Digicel Foundation on Thursday (May 14) signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to rebuild the facilities under the Smart Lab Programme....
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Pro-Registrar and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr. Eduardo Ali (centre), is in discussion with Principal of the St. Catherine-based Dinthill Technical High School, Anthony Garwood (left), and Head of the Mathematics Department at the school, Petrona Hemans-Mighty, during a visit to the institution on May 12 to observe the pilot of the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) Mathematics Module One.
EducationYouth

CXC Observes CTEC Mathematics Pilot At Dinthill Technical High

Officials from the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC), on Tuesday (May 12), observed candidates sitting the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) Mathematics Module 1 at Dinthill Technical High School, as the regional examination body piloted the new qualification. CTEC is a new modular certification that allows students to complete subjects in smaller units tailored to their learning pace. The St. Catherine-based...
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Executive Director, Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB), Nickeisha Walsh.
EducationFinance & Public Service

SLB Urges Borrowers to Embrace Debt Reset for Enhanced Credit Standing

The Students’ Loan Bureau (SLB) is encouraging borrowers to take advantage of its Debt Reset Programme, noting that participation can significantly improve their credit standing and enhance their ability to access loans from other financial institutions. Credit bureaus collect information from lenders and other relevant sources on a borrower’s credit history, which is then used to assess creditworthiness. Borrowers with...
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Literacy Coordinator for Barking Lodge Primary and Infant School, Mishkah Howard (left), presents a certificate of participation to Shantel Thomas of the Cheswick Branch Library, during Read Across Jamaica Day on May 5.
EducationYouth

Read Across Jamaica Day Encourages Creativity and Literacy At Barking Lodge Primary

Principal of Barking Lodge Primary and Infant School in St. Thomas, Tannia Johnson, is underscoring the importance of reading in shaping students’ academic success, creativity and personal development. Speaking during activities to mark Read Across Jamaica Day on May 5, the veteran educator said the initiative serves as an important platform to promote literacy, imagination and creative expression among students....
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
Education

Government Maintains Strong Focus on Transforming Education System

The Government has maintained a strong focus on transforming the education system and strengthening human capital development, as efforts continue to improve administration, planning, and overall management of the sector. According to the latest Economic and Social Survey Jamaica (ESSJ), published by the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ), key indicators point to steady progress, with gross enrolment rates reaching 97.9...
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Recipients under the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) Aviation Scholarships Programme show off plaques presented at the awards ceremony held on Thursday (May 7) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. They are joined by (from second left, front row) Deputy Director General, Regulatory Affairs, JCAA, Rohan Campbell; AAJ President, Audley Deidrick; President, Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Professor Andrew Spencer; and Chairman, AAJ, Douglas Lindo.
Education

AAJ Awards $30 Million In Scholarships

Fifteen students pursuing aviation studies have received scholarships totalling $30 million for the 2026/27 academic year, under the Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) Aviation Scholarships Programme. President of the AAJ, Audley Deidrick, made the presentations during an awards ceremony on Thursday (May 7) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew. The students are Kalila Martin, Kevon Miller, Jamaari...
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