Fifty-six high schools are being targeted under a tactical programme being implemented by the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information to significantly enhance student performance in Mathematics and English language in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, provided details during the recent post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House...

The Art of Living Foundation Jamaica and the Amber Group are providing US$5 million to advance critical initiatives in education, rural development and prisoner rehabilitation across the country. The letter of intent for the assistance was presented to Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness following a meeting with internationally revered spiritual leader, humanitarian, and peace ambassador Gurudev Sri...

Secondary students preparing to sit the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and City and Guilds examinations in June 2025, will have the opportunity to participate in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information’s Christmas Term Subject-based Camps. These camps, slated for December 16-19, are designed to boost students’ academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and English Language. A Ministry bulletin...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says that the Government is committed to using technology to improve the skill sets of the island’s citizens. Dr. Morris Dixon was addressing a session on the final day of the TechBeach Retreat, at Secrets Resort in St. James, on Friday (December 6). “We're embedding a...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says equipping young learners with the foundational skills for academic success, including literacy and numeracy, is a priority of the Ministry. Speaking to JIS News during a recent visit to the Green Island High School in Hanover, Senator Morris Dixon highlighted the importance of ensuring a...

Students at José Martí Technical High School in St. Catherine are now benefiting from a $2.9-million upgraded library, which was facilitated through contributions by past students of the intuition. The project was spearheaded by the José Martí Alumni Association New York Inc. (JMAANY), with support from various groups in the past-students association. Their efforts resulted in the painting and renovation...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says effective leadership at any level is critical in deciding success or failure within an organisation. Senator Morris Dixon, during a recent visit to the Green Island High School in Hanover, as part of a tour of schools in Region Four, which includes the parishes of...