The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information hosted the National School Garden Grand Exhibition 2026 at the José Martí Technical High School in St. Catherine, on Thursday (June 18), bringing together students, teachers and education stakeholders. It also celebrated the achievements of schools participating in the National School Garden Project. Held under the theme ‘From the Farm to the...

Strengthening literacy skills among Jamaican students remains a top priority for the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, as it works to improve learning outcomes and prepare young people for future success. Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, said foundational literacy and numeracy are at the heart of the Government's education transformation agenda. She made the...

School cooks are being recognised as important contributors to student development, as the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information continues efforts to strengthen nutrition support in schools across Jamaica. Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, underscored the critical role that cooks play in supporting students' health, well-being and academic success. She made the remarks while addressing...

Members of the Jamaican diaspora are being encouraged to support school rehabilitation and student assistance initiatives, as recovery efforts continue in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The call came from Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford, during a plenary session on ‘Connecting, Engaging and Empowering the Youth Diaspora for National...

National Coordinator for the Safety and Security in Schools Unit in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and information, Richard Troupe, says resolving the issue of bullying and cyberbullying in schools requires the collective responsibility of all stakeholders. Mr. Troupe explained that bullying typically involves three key parties – the offender, the victim, and the bystander. He cautioned students who...

Jamaica’s response to the widespread disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa is attracting international attention, with global education stakeholders citing the country's efforts as a model of resilience. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, said the reopening of all schools within 90 days of the hurricane represents one of the education sector's most...

The Government has committed $18 billion towards the reconstruction and rehabilitation of schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa, as part of efforts to build a stronger and more resilient education system. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, provided the update during a session on ‘Building a Resilient Education System in Partnership with the...