Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is prioritising the resumption of learning, through innovative and flexible arrangements, for students in parishes worst affected by Hurricane Melissa. The hurricane made landfall in Jamaica as a historic Category 5 storm on October 28 causing widespread destruction, particularly in the parishes of Westmoreland, St. Elizabeth, Hanover, St. James...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has announced that the Ministry has mobilised a team of more than 30 psychiatrists and psychologists to support teachers and other members of the education system experiencing trauma as a result of Hurricane Melissa. The announcement follows concern raised by Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President, Mark...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says the decision to reopen schools will be made by school boards and principals, based on local conditions. “If you don't have water, you can't open school; that's a minimum. You have to have water to open schools. But then there may be other issues in...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has lauded the leadership and staff of schools severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa, noting that they have shown resilience in the face of significant damage and loss. “They are not just sitting down and that is why I say we have some of the best principals...

A meeting of key stakeholders to discuss the way forward for Jamaica’s education system, following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, is set for tomorrow (November 4). The announcement was made by Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, during a special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery at Jamaica House in Kingston on...

The National Parenting Support Commission, (NPSC), has expanded its helpline network to provide additional support to parents affected by Hurricane Melissa. This is part of NPSC’s ongoing efforts to ensure that parents receive timely psychosocial and practical guidance throughout the recovery period. For immediate support, the parenting support helplines can be reached at (876) 788-5606, (876) 854-9010, (658) 213-2631 and...

The Government is crafting an emergency education plan for students in parishes worst affected by the passage of category-five Hurricane Melissa. Addressing a Special Press Briefing at Jamaica House on Thursday (October 30), Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, said some schools in parishes that fared better may reopen on Monday (November...