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Acting Director of Accreditation at the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ), Dr. Lisa Henlin.

UCJ to Host Special Online Symposium March 11

As part of its 20th Annual Quality Assurance in Higher Education (QA) Week, being observed from March 9 to 15, the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ) will host a special online symposium on Tuesday, March 11 at 9:00 a.m. The...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth & Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, along with Jamaica College Principal, Wayne Robinson (left); and Co-Tournament Director, FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Jamaica National Robotics Championship, Dr. Ricardo Anderson (right), observes as students show off their inventions at the Championship held on Saturday (March 8) at Jamaica College, 189 Old Hope Road, Kingston 6. The top-three teams will get the opportunity to participate in the FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas.

PHOTOS: First Tech Robotics Championship

National Mathematics Coordinator, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Lorna Thompson.

Education Ministry Undertaking Initiatives During March to Boost Students’ Mathematics Skills

Deputy Chief Education Officer for Core Curriculum and Support Services, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth & Information, Winnie Berry (right), receives a cheque for $3.2 million from Access Financial Services (AFS) Limited, in support of the national literacy initiative. The presentation took place at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston on Friday (March 7). Making the presentation (from left) are Marketing and Communications Manager at AFS, Nicholas Mundell, and the entity’s Chief Executive Officer, Hugh Campbell. Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Media Services Unit at the Ministry, Nadine Simms (centre); and Director of the Donor & Partnership Management Unit at the National Education Trust (NET), Keisha Johnson, also shared in the occasion. The funds will provide books for 165 primary schools in Manchester and St. Elizabeth under AFS’ 'Access for a Brighter Tomorrow ' programme.

PHOTOS: Education Ministry Receives $3.2 Million from Access Financial Services

Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola, speaks at the EU-Jamaica 50th Anniversary 5K & 10K Run, themed ‘All Together Against Crime & Violence’, held on Sunday (March 9) downtown Kingston.

PHOTOS: EU-Jamaica 5K and 10K Run

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third right), shares a moment with members of the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI), and five honourees during the WLI’s International Women’s Day Brunch and Awards held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Sunday (March 9). From left are: Co-chair of the WLI, Roxann Linton; Executive Director of the American Friends of Jamaica, Caron Chung; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lillan Limited, Andrea Cowan; Managing Director of Jamaica Stock Exchange, Dr. Marlene Street-Forrest; Bishop of Dover, the Rt. Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin; Communications Strategist and Philanthropist, Donette Chin-Loy Chang; and Chair of WLI, Grace Burnett.

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Women’s Representation Matters – Senator Morris Dixon

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has highlighted the importance of women participating in and breaking barriers in fields often dominated by men. Addressing the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI) International Women’s Day Brunch and Awards at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Sunday (March 9), she said it is important...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (front row, centre), addresses Friday’s (March 7) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives, whose members are reviewing the 2025/26 Estimates of Expenditure. She is flanked by Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kasan Troupe (front row, left); and Principal Financial Officer, Richard DePasse (front row, right). In the background are heads of agencies and departments under the Ministry.

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Breakfast to be Provided for Students in Underperforming Schools

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says special nutritional support will be provided to 189 primary and 56 secondary schools in the upcoming fiscal year. The schools identified for support are performing below par, and several of them have students who are in lower socio-economic groups and who are experiencing some level of...

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Internet Access For More Schools

Procurement is under way to equip an additional 300 schools across Jamaica with Internet. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, said 600 schools have, so far, benefited from broadband access under the National Broadband Initiative. The Minister was addressing Friday’s (March 7) meeting of the Standing Finance Committee of the House of Representatives,...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during the Beginning Teachers Synergy Conference at The Mico University College in Kingston on Tuesday (March 4).

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Education Minister Urges Educators to Embrace Technology and AI for Transforming Learning

In keeping with the goal of transforming the learning experience for students, Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, is urging educators across Jamaica to embrace technology and artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking during the Beginning Teachers Synergy Conference at The Mico University College in Kingston on Tuesday (March 4), Minister Morris Dixon emphasised...

Deputy Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Winnie Berry (second left), and Head of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Foundation, Sophia Lewis (left), interact with students of St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School, during Monday’s (March 3) FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Jamaica National Robotics Championship media launch held at AC Hotel by Marriott in New Kingston. The students are (from third left) Dervette Mignott, Toria-Lee Martin and Kiana Cousins.

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34 Schools to Compete in Tech Challenge

Thirty-four schools across Jamaica will compete in the sixth staging of the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Jamaica National Robotics Championship, this weekend. The two-day championship will be held on March 7 and 8 at Jamaica College in St. Andrew. The top-three teams will get the opportunity to participate in the FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas. Acting Chief Education Officer in...

Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle, delivers remarks during Sunday’s (March 2) National Mathematics Month Church Service at Christian Fellowship World Outreach Inc. in Kingston. She represented Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

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PHOTOS: National Mathematics Month Church Service

Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle, delivers remarks during Sunday’s (March 2) National Mathematics Month Church Service at Christian Fellowship World Outreach Inc. in Kingston. She represented Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

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Education Minister Highlights Character and Technology as Dual Pillars for Jamaica’s Future Progress

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has emphasised that Jamaica’s progress hinges not only on technological advancements but also on the strength of its citizens’ character. Speaking during Friday’s (February 28) Jamaica Day celebration at Excelsior High School in Kingston, Minister Morris Dixon underscored the importance of blending innovation with integrity to...