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Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (right), accepting a token of appreciation from grade-13 student, St. Andrew High School for Girls, Ashique Nesbeth, following her inspirational presentation at the Leadership Development Programme (LDP) Awards ceremony at the institution on Thursday (April 16).

PS Troupe Encourages Students to Persevere

Sharing her own story of overcoming personal and academic challenges, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, has charged students to believe in themselves and pursue a path of excellence. She noted that they will...

Chief Executive Officer of the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Foundation, Perrin Gayle (left), Deputy Chair of the NCB Foundation, Andrew Pairman (right), and student of Denbigh High School, Javannae Garwood, press the buzzer to reveal the amount handed over to the Overseas Examination Commission for the 2026 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) National Bursary Programme. The handover ceremony was held at NCB Atrium in Kingston on Friday (April 17).

NCB Foundation Provides $15.9 Million to Pay Exam Fees for 3,183 Students

State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (fourth right); Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey (fourth left); Group Chief Executive Officer, Guardian Group, Ian Chinapoo (third right); Group Chief Operating Officer, Guardian Group, Greer Quan (second right); and Principal of Frome Technical High School, Dorrset Taylor (right), are joined by students of the institution in a photo opportunity with the symbolic cheque handed over to NET. The proceeds, representing contributions from the Securing Hope for those in Need (SHINE) Trinidad and Tobago 2025 Charity Run, were presented during the handover ceremony held on Thursday, April 16, at Guardian Life Limited on Trafalgar Road in New Kingston.

Shine Charity Run Delivers Over J$2M for Hurricane-hit Schools

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), consoles Kashema Smith, the mother of late Ocho Rios High School student, Devonie Shearer, at the thanksgiving service for the life of the teen held at the Green island New Testament Church of God in Hanover on Thursday (April 16).

Education Ministry Strengthening Conflict Resolution in Schools

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), tries out an automatic chicken feeder made by students of St. Andrew Technical High School, during an alumni engagement visit on Tuesday (April 14), in commemoration of the institution’s 65th anniversary. Also pictured is Principal, Dr. Worrel Hibbert..

STATHS to Get Renewable Energy Laboratory

Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Mary, Hon. Errol Johnson, gives his address during a ceremony to commemorate Chief Takyi Day at Claude Stuart Park in Port Maria on April 8.

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Education System Must Foster Critical Consciousness Among Students – Custos

Custos Rotulorum for the parish of St. Mary, Hon. Errol Johnson, is calling for a shift in the education system to move beyond the teaching of historical facts and instead foster “critical consciousness” among students. He made the call while addressing a civic ceremony to commemorate Chief Takyi Day at Claude Stuart Park in Port Maria on April 8. The...

Drones have the capacity to transform learning experiences for students

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Educators Urged to Take Advantage of UTech Drones in Classroom Programme

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is encouraging educators to participate in the Drones in the Classroom (DITC) Educator Professional Development Programme being offered by the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech). The pioneering programme, which involves collaboration with Canada-based Volatus Aerospace Incorporated is designed to strengthen science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education through the integration of drone...

Stalwarts in the early-childhood education sector show off awards presented at the JN Foundation and University of the West Indies (UWI) School of Education Dudley Grant Early Childhood Resource Centre Awards Luncheon on Tuesday (April 14) at the JN Financial Centre in St. Andrew. They are joined by Chief Executive Officer, Jamaica National (JN) Group, Earl Jarrett (back row, centre) and Chairman, JN Foundation, Parris Lyew-Ayee (second row, left).

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Gov’t Investing in Early Childhood Education

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, says the Government is committed to the development of early childhood education as the foundation for learning. She informed that $39.3 billion, representing about 20 per cent of the Ministry recurrent budget of $193.3 billion, is dedicated to the sector, which caters to children zero to eight years...

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PEP Students Encouraged to Approach Examinations with Determination to Succeed

Students are being encouraged to approach the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations with determination to succeed, by Head of the Marsha Smalling Elevator Foundation, Dr. Marsha Smalling. During a ‘Powered Up for PEP’ tour stop at Racecourse Primary School in Clarendon on April 14, she delivered a motivational address to grade-six students. The initiative is designed to inspire and prepare...

Thousands assemble at the start line for the 2024 staging of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run.

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Jill Stewart MoBay City Run Helping to Retain Skills in Western Jamaica

The Jill Stewart MoBay City Run is playing a crucial role in ensuring that western Jamaica remains a key economic hub by supporting students’ access to tertiary education within the region. Chairman and organiser of the event, Janet Silvera, said that one of the initiative’s primary objectives is to equip students to participate in the workforce, aligning education with industry...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses an alumni engagement visit to St. Andrew Technical High School on Tuesday (April 14), in commemoration of the institution’s 65th anniversary.

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Education Minister Underscores Vital Role of Alumni Groups

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has underscored the vital role of alumni groups in shaping the future of education and the success of students. “Alumni groups are very important partners of the Government and especially us in the Ministry of Education. We can't do it alone,” she said. The Minister emphasised...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (front, fifth left); Head of the Burnett Family Foundation, Dale Burnett (front, fourth left); Director for Donor and Partnership Management at the National Education Trust (NET), Keisha Johnson (right), along with students, teachers and other officials, celebrate the handover of a cheque valued US$100,000 from the Burnett Family Foundation to the Clarendon-based Glenmuir High School, on April 13.

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Glenmuir High Receives US$100,000 from Burnett Family Foundation

Glenmuir High School in Clarendon has received a donation of US$100,000 from the Burnett Family Foundation, to assist with the repair of the institution’s auditorium roof, after it was damaged by Hurricane Melissa last October. The contribution was formally handed over during a ceremony held at the school on April 13. Facilitating the initiative was the National Education Trust (NET),...