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Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (third left), interacts with Calabar High School student André Barton (third right) during the Ministry’s Child Diversion Forum at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on May 2. Sharing the moment (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace Ann Stewart McFarlane; Senior Director, National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Denise Bingham; Director of the Child Diversion Branch (CDB) in the Justice Ministry’s Social Justice Division, Venisa Clarke, and Representative for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Representative, Olga Isaza.
Justice Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck (third left), interacts with Calabar High School student André Barton (third right) during the Ministry’s Child Diversion Forum at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in St. Andrew on May 2. Sharing the moment (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Grace Ann Stewart McFarlane; Senior Director, National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA), Denise Bingham; Director of the Child Diversion Branch (CDB) in the Justice Ministry’s Social Justice Division, Venisa Clarke, and Representative for the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Jamaica Representative, Olga Isaza.

Justice Ministry Doubles Child Diversion Officer Team to Address Growing Service Demand

The Justice Ministry has doubled the number of Child Diversion Officers serving the country to accommodate increased referrals from the courts and the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). This was disclosed by Portfolio Minister, Hon. Delroy Chuck, who delivered the main...
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents then Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, with the Prime Minister
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, presents then Acting Chief Education Officer, Dr. Kasan Troupe, with the Prime Minister's Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education on September 8, 2022, at Jamaica House.

79 Educators to Receive PM’s Medal of Appreciation for Service to Education
Director of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Judith Leiba.
Director of Child and Adolescent Mental Health, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Dr. Judith Leiba.

Parents Encouraged To Manage Expectations During Exam Season
Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), addresses students at Belair High School as she began a tour of four high schools in Manchester on May 1, to kick-start Child Month activities. Listening are Principal, Dr. Donalyn King (second left); school Board chairman, Trevor Heaven (centre) and other officials.
Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), addresses students at Belair High School as she began a tour of four high schools in Manchester on May 1, to kick-start Child Month activities. Listening are Principal, Dr. Donalyn King (second left); school Board chairman, Trevor Heaven (centre) and other officials.

Education Minister Says PEP Changes Coming
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right), and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (right), point to the new 29-seater Coaster bus that was handed over to Richmond Primary and Infant School in St. Mary on Tuesday (April 29). The bus is a gift from the Government and People of Japan. Among those sharing the moment are School Board Chair, Deloris Smith (left), and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern and State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second left).
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right), and Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (right), point to the new 29-seater Coaster bus that was handed over to Richmond Primary and Infant School in St. Mary on Tuesday (April 29). The bus is a gift from the Government and People of Japan. Among those sharing the moment are School Board Chair, Deloris Smith (left), and Member of Parliament for St. Mary South Eastern and State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (second left).

Japan Donates Bus to Richmond Primary and Infant School

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Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Terry Ann Thomas Gayle, addresses Wednesday’s (April 30) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Students from 46 Schools Benefit from Mathematics Camps

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is reporting that students from 46 schools benefited from Mathematics Camps during the Easter holiday. Fifty-six high schools are being targeted under a tactical programme being implemented by the Ministry to significantly enhance student performance in Mathematics and English Language in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. Only 39 per cent...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second left), looks at the metal 3D printer in the industrial and mechanical engineering laboratory at the University of Technology (UTech), while President of the university, Dr. Kevin Brown (second right), points out the features. Observing are Director of the industrial and mechanical engineering department, Hugh Cargill (left), and Assistant Chief Education Officer at the Ministry, Dr. Tamika Benjamin. Occasion was a recent tour of the UTech’s Papine campus in St. Andrew by the Minister.
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UTech Preparing Future-Proof Graduates

The University of Technology (UTech) is focused on producing “future-proof graduates” who are equipped to thrive in the new technological era, says President of the institution, Dr. Kevin Brown. Speaking with JIS News at the University’s main campus in Papine, St. Andrew, recently, the Principal said there is a strong focus on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. The...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
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Senate Passes Jamaica Teaching Council Act, 2025, With 38 Amendments

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says the passage of the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) Act, 2025, will strengthen efforts to advance the quality and accountability framework within the country’s teaching profession. The legislation, which is intended to professionalise, regulate and elevate the profession, was passed in the Senate on Friday, April...
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Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) President, Professor Andrew Spencer, addresses the CMU Class of 2023 graduation ceremony.
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CMU Ranks Among Top 15% of Maritime Universities Worldwide

The Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) now ranks among the top 15 per cent of maritime universities, colleges and academies worldwide. This was disclosed by the International Association of Maritime Universities (IAMU) in its recent announcement that the CMU has been accepted into the prestigious association. In an interview with JIS News, CMU President, Professor Andrew Spencer, said that acceptance in...
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Coordinator for the Science and Technology Education Unit of the Scientific Research Council, Leigia Hall.
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SRC Stages Free Workshops for CSEC Students

The Scientific Research Council (SRC) is staging a series of free workshops to boost students’ readiness for the upcoming sitting of the 2025 Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) tests. This will begin on May 1 with a webinar, followed by targeted virtual tutorial sessions throughout May. Registration details have been e-mailed to secondary schools across Jamaica....
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Chairman of the Westmoreland 4-H Parish Advisory Council, Pius Lacan, addresses the launch of phase two of the Westmoreland Primary Schools’ Container Gardening Project at Icon Importers and Distributors Limited in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, on Friday, April 25.
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Westmoreland Primary Schools Container Gardening Project Enters Second Phase

The top four institutions have advanced to the second phase of the Westmoreland Primary Schools’ Container Gardening Project. They are New Hope Primary, which took first place, Grange Hill Primary, which placed second and New Works and St. Paul's Primary, which tied for third place. Organised by Icon Importers and Distributors Limited, the competition is designed to promote sustainable agriculture...
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Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), is in discussion with Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kasan Troupe (right), and Chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC), Dr. Adrian Stokes, during Friday’s (April 25) ETOC Press Conference held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew.
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Early Childhood Cross-Sectional Oversight Body Reestablished

The Early Childhood Development Cross-Sectional Oversight Body has been reestablished with 13 members and chaired by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe. The body is charged with coordinating and monitoring the implementation of strategies to improve services to young children. Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) Chairman, Dr. Adrian Stokes, advised that the...
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