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Thousands assemble at the start line for the 2024 staging of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run.

Jill Stewart MoBay City Run Helping to Retain Skills in Western Jamaica

The Jill Stewart MoBay City Run is playing a crucial role in ensuring that western Jamaica remains a key economic hub by supporting students’ access to tertiary education within the region. Chairman and organiser of the event, Janet Silvera, said...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses an alumni engagement visit to St. Andrew Technical High School on Tuesday (April 14), in commemoration of the institution’s 65th anniversary.

Education Minister Underscores Vital Role of Alumni Groups

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (front, fifth left); Head of the Burnett Family Foundation, Dale Burnett (front, fourth left); Director for Donor and Partnership Management at the National Education Trust (NET), Keisha Johnson (right), along with students, teachers and other officials, celebrate the handover of a cheque valued US$100,000 from the Burnett Family Foundation to the Clarendon-based Glenmuir High School, on April 13.

Glenmuir High Receives US$100,000 from Burnett Family Foundation

Co-founders of Moyston’s Life Changing Powerhouse, Kenroy Moyston and Melaine Moyston, who are spearheading a benefit gospel concert in support of the ‘Open Door University Scholarship’, an initiative aimed at assisting students pursuing tertiary education.

Charity to Support Students Pursuing Higher Education to Be Launched May 29 in St. Thomas

Past beneficiary of the Jill Stewart MoBay City Run scholarship, Shanique Corbett, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Think Tank', held at the agency's Montego Bay Regional Office on April 8.

Mobay City Run Scholars Commit to Community Service and National Development

Head of the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) Foundation, Sophia Lewis, makes a presentation to Region Four Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Patricia Mumby Lalor, at the official launch of the JPS extra lesson programme for St. Elizabeth and Westmoreland students at Jack Sprat Treasure Beach in St. Elizabeth on April 7.

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St. Elizabeth Students Benefitting from Extra Classes Programme

Hundreds of students in St. Elizabeth, who lost classroom time due to Hurricane Melissa, are benefitting from an extra classes programme aimed at getting them back on track ahead of upcoming examinations. The initiative, spearheaded by the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) in collaboration with the Education, Skills, Youth and Information Ministry and other partners, is targeted at students who...

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will be launching its annual National Budget Secondary School Tour on April 14 at Ferncourt High in St. Ann.

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Finance Ministry Launches Annual National Budget Secondary School Tour April 14

The Ministry of Finance and the Public Service will be launching its annual National Budget Secondary School Tour on April 14 at Ferncourt High in St. Ann. Director of Corporate Communication and Public Relations at the Ministry, Shakiel Rochester Shorter, said that this year’s staging of the tour will feature a series of interactive engagements across schools in St. Ann...

Stakeholders in attendance at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Education Conference at the Princess Hotel in Green Island, Hanover, on Tuesday (April 7).

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Gov’t Advancing Major Expansion of Technical and Vocational Education and Training

The Government is advancing a major expansion of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) as part of its push to transform and future proof Jamaica’s education system. The initiative was underscored by Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford, during the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Education Conference, being held at...

Noted scientist, Professor Errol Morrison, delivers the keynote address during the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Research Day Expo, held on the institution’s Portland campus in March.

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Professor Errol Morrison Calls for ‘Brain Gain’ to Strengthen Jamaica’s Research and Development

Noted scientist, Professor Errol Morrison, has called for a strategic shift from “brain drain” to “brain gain” as a catalyst for boosting Jamaica’s productivity and research capacity. Delivering the keynote address during the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) Research Day Expo, held on the institution’s Portland campus in March, Professor Morrison argued that Jamaica must urgently expand its...

Custos Rotulorum of Trelawny, Hugh Gentles (right), who is General Manager of food distribution company Glastonbury, looks on as Shelly-Ann Bryan (centre) of Glastonbury hands over a cheque to Holland High School Principal, Dayle Evans (second left). The occasion was a ceremony held at the institution in Trelawny on (March 30) to celebrate the school

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Trelawny Custos Donates $50,000 to Holland High School’s Athletics Programme

Custos Rotulorum of Trelawny, Hugh Gentles, has donated $50,000 to strengthen Holland High School’s athletics programme. The presentation was made at the school during a recent function to celebrate the performance of the athletes in the Inter-Secondary Schools Association (ISSA)/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Championships (Champs) held at the National Stadium in Kingston from March 24 to 28. The Trelawny-based school...

President of The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock (right), presents a gift to Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, at the University’s recent Mathematics Expo 2026, held at the institution.

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Mathematics Plays Central Role in Empowering Persons to Succeed – University President

President of The Mico University College, Dr. Asburn Pinnock, says Mathematics plays a central role in shaping reasoning, strengthening problem-solving skills, and empowering individuals to succeed in a rapidly evolving, technology-driven society. According to Dr. Pinnock, mathematical literacy is no longer optional but is a critical life skill necessary to navigate modern challenges and opportunities. He pointed out that Mathematics...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Tourism, Hon. Tova Hamilton (third right, front row), poses with students from Mulgrave Primary School in St. Elizabeth, which is among the beneficiaries of 20 dual‑fuel 15,000‑watt portable generators donated for distribution to educational institutions most affected by Hurricane Melissa. The generators were handed over during a ceremony held on Tuesday (April 7) at the National Education Trust (NET) Building, Caenwood Centre, Kingston. The donation was made possible through a collaboration involving Jamaica Vacations Limited (JamVac) and the Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Foundation, based in Geneva, Switzerland, with support from its local affiliate, MSC Jamaica Limited. Other participating stakeholders include (from left, back row) Senior Education Officer, Region Four, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Everette Riley; NET Executive Director, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; MSC Jamaica Limited Managing Director, Roger Hinds; JamVac Executive Director, Joy Roberts; Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF) Executive Director, Dr. Carey Wallace; Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Education Ministry

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20 Generators Donated to Aid Recovery in Hurricane-Affected Schools

Schools hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa on October 28 will receive additional support through the distribution of 20 generators, provided by the National Education Trust (NET) in partnership with Jamaica Vacations Limited (JamVac). The new 15,000 watt dual fuel portable generators were officially handed over on Tuesday (April 7), during a ceremony at the National Education Trust (NET) Building, Caenwood...