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Educators participating in the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 61st Annual Conference, held at the Princess Grand Hotel in Green Island, Hanover, on August 20.
Educators participating in the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 61st Annual Conference, held at the Princess Grand Hotel in Green Island, Hanover, on August 20.

Shift System to Be Removed from All Public Schools by 2028/2029 Academic Year

The shift system in all public schools will be fully eliminated by the start of the 2028/2029 academic year. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, outlined the Government’s timeline, during her address...
Education Officers at the 2025 Jamaica Association of Education Officers (JAEO) Annual General Meeting and Research Symposium, at the Dreams Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James, on August 21.
Education Officers at the 2025 Jamaica Association of Education Officers (JAEO) Annual General Meeting and Research Symposium, at the Dreams Rose Hall Resort and Spa in St. James, on August 21.

Reforms to Improve Welfare of Education Officers and Teachers
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses day three of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 61st Annual Conference at the Princess Grand Hotel in Green Island, Hanover, on August 20.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses day three of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 61st Annual Conference at the Princess Grand Hotel in Green Island, Hanover, on August 20.

Government to Spend $400 Million This Year to Upgrade Labs in Technical High Schools
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank, where she gave an update on the preparedness of schools for the 2025/2026 academic year.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses a recent JIS Think Tank, where she gave an update on the preparedness of schools for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Notable Decline in Teacher Resignations
Old Harbour High School students Rajiv Lovelace (left) and Derrick Menzie (third right), who have received a donation of laptops and other educational supplies from the Pollyanna Project, share a moment with their parents Donavan Menzie (second left), and Trisha Linton (right) and their siblings, at the presentation ceremony held at the institution in St. Catherine on August 11.
Old Harbour High School students Rajiv Lovelace (left) and Derrick Menzie (third right), who have received a donation of laptops and other educational supplies from the Pollyanna Project, share a moment with their parents Donavan Menzie (second left), and Trisha Linton (right) and their siblings, at the presentation ceremony held at the institution in St. Catherine on August 11.

PHOTOS: Old Harbour High School Students Receive Educational Supplies from Pollyana Project

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Chief Technical Director in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security with responsibility for the Social Security Division, Audrey Deer-Williams.
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$535m in Back-to-School Grant Support for PATH Beneficiaries

Approximately $535 million will be disbursed to Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) beneficiaries ahead of the 2025/26 academic year. A total of 106,590 students enrolled under PATH will receive the back-to-school grant, which will be added to their regular payments. Payouts were scheduled to begin on August 19 and continue through September 2. Additional collection days are...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, provides an update on back-to-school preparations for the 2025/26 academic year during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
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Ministry Unveils Strategic Initiatives to Transform Education and Strengthen Student Support

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has unveiled a series of strategic initiatives designed to transform the educational landscape and ensure that all students receive high-quality instruction and support. These measures include a more structured approach to curriculum delivery, strengthened planning frameworks, and the integration of innovative technologies to enhance student monitoring and support overall well-being. Speaking during...
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Custos of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin M. Golding, emphasises a point while addressing yesterday’s (August 17) Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Annual Church Service, held at the Phillippo Baptist Church in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.
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Custos Calls for Support for Parents

As efforts continue for children to learn, parents must be offered developmental support, says Custos of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin M. Golding. Addressing Sunday’s (August 17) Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Annual Church Service, held at the Phillippo Baptist Church in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, the Custos said “we have to draw the parents in and help to develop their capacity...
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Territorial Officer with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Area 3, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Melecia Morrison.
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Parents Urged to Ensure That Students Attend Orientation and Registration Sessions

As the reopening of schools draws closer, parents are being called on to ensure that students attend orientation and registration sessions, as well as familiarize themselves with the school’s code. Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Melecia Morrison, said at the sessions, students get a lot of information on what is expected of them, and the “different hours that your child...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses a Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) results press conference on August 15 at the Ministry’s National Heroes’ Circle offices in Kingston.
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Ministry to Revamp Recruitment of Educational Specialists and Coaches

As part of a significant thrust to strengthen teaching and learning outcomes, particularly in core subject areas, the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information will adopt a new approach to the recruitment and integration of educational specialists and instructional coaches. This was announced by Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kasan Troupe, during a Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) results press conference on...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second right), is greeted by former President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Leighton Johnson (left), at yesterday’s (August 17) Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Annual Church Service, held at the Phillippo Baptist Church in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Others pictured (from left) are President of the Association, Dr. Mark Smith; Pastor of the church, the Reverend Karl Johnson, and President-Elect of the JTA, Mark Malabver.
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Permanent Secretary Says Results in CSEC and PEP Should Be Celebrated

Successes in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP), and the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations demand celebration, says Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe. Speaking at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) annual church service, held on August 17, at the Phillippo Baptist Church in Spanish Town, St. Catherine, she said Jamaica outperformed...
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