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Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the awards and recognition ceremony for children who receive assistance from the Poor Relief Department, held at Royalton Negril on Friday, March 21.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the awards and recognition ceremony for children who receive assistance from the Poor Relief Department, held at Royalton Negril on Friday, March 21.

Outstanding Students Recognised by Poor Relief Department

The Poor Relief Department has recognised 62 outstanding students for their academic achievements in the 2024 Primary Exit Profile (PEP), Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC), and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) tests. The event was held at Royalton Negril on...
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second right), celebrates with 2025 Mathematics Teacher of the Year, Shanique Pryce (centre) of Immaculate Conception High School in St. Andrew, during Monday’s (March 24) awards ceremony. The event was held at Caenwood Auditorium in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Hachette Learning Senior Education Consultant, Rivaley Patterson; Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry Ann Thomas Gayle; and National Mathematics Coordinator, Dr. Lorna P. Thompson.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second right), celebrates with 2025 Mathematics Teacher of the Year, Shanique Pryce (centre) of Immaculate Conception High School in St. Andrew, during Monday’s (March 24) awards ceremony. The event was held at Caenwood Auditorium in Kingston. Sharing the moment (from left) are Hachette Learning Senior Education Consultant, Rivaley Patterson; Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry Ann Thomas Gayle; and National Mathematics Coordinator, Dr. Lorna P. Thompson.

Immaculate Conception High’s Shanique Pryce is 2025 Mathematics Teacher of the Year
Executive Director, Private Sector Organisation, (PSOJ) Sacha Vaccianna-Riley.
Executive Director, Private Sector Organisation, (PSOJ) Sacha Vaccianna-Riley.

Stakeholders Highlight Importance Of Skills Training For Workforce Development Initiative
Special Projects Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan (left), shares a moment with Northern Caribbean University (NCU) students and faculty, during the Department of Communication Studies’ Week of Excellence (WOE) Public Relations (PR) Forum on Wednesday [March 19] at the institution in Mandeville, Manchester. Sharing in the moment are (front row, from second left) Britney Mullings, Michaela Anderson, Kayla McLaughlin, Remonia Hollingsworth, and Department Chair, Noreen Daley, and (in background from left) are David Sutton, Sonique Frost, and Jhanae Smith.
Special Projects Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan (left), shares a moment with Northern Caribbean University (NCU) students and faculty, during the Department of Communication Studies’ Week of Excellence (WOE) Public Relations (PR) Forum on Wednesday [March 19] at the institution in Mandeville, Manchester. Sharing in the moment are (front row, from second left) Britney Mullings, Michaela Anderson, Kayla McLaughlin, Remonia Hollingsworth, and Department Chair, Noreen Daley, and (in background from left) are David Sutton, Sonique Frost, and Jhanae Smith.

PHOTOS: NCU Week Of Excellence PR Forum
Deputy Chief Education Officer at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Winnie Berry (fourth right); Training and Client Relations Manager at the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC), Noleta Case (second left); NCB Foundation Chair, Thalia Lyn (fourth left); and User Interface/User Experience Design Lead at NCB, Kori Solomon (right), share a moment with beneficiary students at the NCB Foundation CSEC/CAPE National Bursary handover ceremony held at the Immaculate Conception High School in St. Andrew on Wednesday (March 19). The Foundation is providing $7.8 million to subsidise the cost of Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) fees this year for 1,310 students.
Deputy Chief Education Officer at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Winnie Berry (fourth right); Training and Client Relations Manager at the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC), Noleta Case (second left); NCB Foundation Chair, Thalia Lyn (fourth left); and User Interface/User Experience Design Lead at NCB, Kori Solomon (right), share a moment with beneficiary students at the NCB Foundation CSEC/CAPE National Bursary handover ceremony held at the Immaculate Conception High School in St. Andrew on Wednesday (March 19). The Foundation is providing $7.8 million to subsidise the cost of Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) fees this year for 1,310 students.

NCB Foundation Provides $7.8 Million To Pay Exam Fees For 1,310 Students

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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).
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Jamaica Developing AI-Learning Assistant

The Government is developing a Jamaica Learning Assistant (JLA) in its continued thrust to harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) for national development. The disclosure was made by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, during his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20). “It is a groundbreaking AI-powered platform...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).
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Grants ‘BOOST’ for HEART/NSTA Trust STEM Graduates

Commencing April 2025, HEART/NSTA Trust graduates in level-four Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)-related courses will be eligible for grants of up to $300,000 to purchase specialised tools or software to kick-start their businesses. The grants will be provided under the Building Opportunities for Outstanding STEM Talent (BOOST) Programme. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who made the...
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NCEL Unveils Five New Programmes and Products to Empower Educators and School Leaders

The National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) has launched five innovative programmes and products designed to enhance the leadership capacity of educators and school administrators. These are ‘Leadership Footprints’, ‘Leadership in Action: A Practical Guide to Transform Schools’, ‘Leadership 360, Financial Leadership and Management in Schools’ and ‘Introduction to School and System Leadership’. They were unveiled on Thursday (March 20)...
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Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), and Executive Director, American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Inc., Caron Chung, share a moment with Eltham High School student Romario Morrison (second left) and Waterford Primary School student Taneice Webster, during the launch of the Reskilling Teachers Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in STEM Education to Raise Students’ Maths Identity (RAISE) Initiative on Wednesday (March 19). The launch of the programme, which aims to improve mathematics performance across 20 schools, was held at the Education Ministry in Kingston.
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Education Ministry Aims To ‘RAISE’ Students’ Performance In Mathematics

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has launched a pilot project aimed at improving students’ performance in Mathematics at 20 primary and secondary schools. Underlining this thrust will be the focus on STEM/STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics/Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. The Reskilling Teachers Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in STEM Education to Raise Students’ Maths...
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Students at the St. Catherine-based José Martí Technical High School, show off awards for achievement in academics, sports, and other areas. They are (from left) Chayanne Daley, Chevaughn Johnson, Sanique Roberts, Carlus Evans, and Ashawna Sibbles.
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Hard Work Pays Off for José Martí Technical Students

Students at the St. Catherine-based José Martí Technical High School who have been recognised for achievements in academics, sports and other areas of school life, have emphasised the importance of hard work, motivation and support in their success. For Chevaughn Johnson, who was named the top student for exceptional performance in academics, there were no shortcuts to success, crediting his...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third left), interacts with participants during Wednesday’s (March 19) launch of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Education in Schools Programme at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston. From left are Micro:bit Educational Foundation Global Partnerships Director, Melanie Washington; British Council Country Director, Damion Campbell; British Council Caribbean Regional Director, Americas, Joanna Burke; Camperdown Primary and Infant School students, Daniel Walters and Ondrej McLeod; and Lister Mair Gilby High School student, Yashieka Wray.
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British Council Launches GB£1.7M Three-Year STEAM Education in Schools Programme

More than 800 primary and secondary institutions across Jamaica are set to benefit from a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Education in Schools Programme over the next three years. The GB£1.7-million programme is an initiative of the British Council, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, e-Learning Jamaica Limited, National Education Trust (NET) and...
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