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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, greets Principal of Thompson Town High School in Clarendon, Dr. Elton Johnson, during the institution
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, greets Principal of Thompson Town High School in Clarendon, Dr. Elton Johnson, during the institution's school-leaving ceremony on Tuesday (June 30). Dr. Troupe was the keynote speaker.

Thompson Town High to Get $15M Smart Greenhouse Lab

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information will be investing $15 million to establish a smart greenhouse laboratory at Thompson Town High School in Clarendon during the 2027/28 academic year. This was announced by Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kasan Troupe,...
Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan, delivers remarks at Gaynstead High School’s valedictory service, held at the Shortwood Teachers’ College in Kingston, on Wednesday (July 1).
Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan, delivers remarks at Gaynstead High School’s valedictory service, held at the Shortwood Teachers’ College in Kingston, on Wednesday (July 1).

High-School Graduates Urged to Explore Options at HEART/NSTA Trust
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Crawford, delivers the main address at the Hampton Valedictory Service Class of 2026 in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on June 21.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Crawford, delivers the main address at the Hampton Valedictory Service Class of 2026 in Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth, on June 21.

Education State Minister Says Graduating from High School is a Defining Milestone
Teacher at Park Mountain Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth, Dian Dennis, who taught the top primary-school student in the 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP), Jasonnia Beadle.
Teacher at Park Mountain Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth, Dian Dennis, who taught the top primary-school student in the 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP), Jasonnia Beadle.

Veteran Teacher Proud of Guiding Top Primary-School PEP Student to Success
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the Community Churches Clean Up and Restoration Grant Programme handover ceremony for churches affected by Hurricane Melissa, held at Darliston Holiness Church in Westmoreland on June 25.
Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses the Community Churches Clean Up and Restoration Grant Programme handover ceremony for churches affected by Hurricane Melissa, held at Darliston Holiness Church in Westmoreland on June 25.

Churches Encouraged to Play Greater Role in Disaster Preparedness Public Education

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Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell.
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Cabinet Secretary Among Newest Inductees to Shortwood Teachers’ College Alumni Honour Roll

Cabinet Secretary, Audrey Sewell, is among three distinguished Shortwood Teachers’ College alumnae who have been inducted into the Alumni Association’s Honour Roll this year. The other honourees are Director of the School of Education at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Carmel Roofe; and Educator, Author and Life Coach, Judith Thompson-Hall. Their citations were read and formally...
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Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (centre), is joined by Executive Director, National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris Ghartey (left), and Managing Director, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation, Jay Wang, in displaying the signed contract for Jamaica
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$3.7-billion Contract Signed for Steam Academy at Bernard Lodge

A $3.7-billion contract has been signed for the design and construction of Jamaica’s first Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEAM) Academy. The school, which will be situated at the Greater Bernard Lodge Development area in Dunbeholden, St. Catherine, will feature cutting-edge science and technology laboratories, digital classrooms, and space for digital innovation, robotics, and the creative arts. It will have...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second left), greets members of staff during her visit to Park Mountain Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth on Thursday, June 25.
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Education Minister Celebrates with Students of Park Mountain Primary School

To celebrate the outstanding performance of Primary Exit Profile (PEP) students of Park Mountain Primary and Infant School in St. Elizabeth, Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, visited the institution on Thursday, June 25. The visit was particularly special, as 11-year-old Jasonnia Beadle of the school had emerged as Jamaica's top primary...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses graduates, parents and staff during the St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) graduation ceremony on Thursday, June 25.
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$310 Million Allocated to Rebuild STETHS

The Government has earmarked $310 million to rebuild and strengthen St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS)in Santa Cruz. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, made the announcement while addressing the school's graduation ceremony on June 25, held under the theme ‘Through Challenges We Rise: Embracing Resilience and Achieving Success’. Dr. Morris Dixon...
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Deputy Chief Education Officer for Curriculum and Support Services in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Winnie Berry, delivers remarks during Thursday’s (June 25) Hydrate Caribbean Jamaica: Healthy Students, Healthy Futures Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signing ceremony at Clan Carthy High School in Kingston.
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Eight Kingston Schools to Receive Hydration Stations

Eight schools across Kingston and St. Andrew will be outfitted with hydration stations as part of the Hydrate Caribbean Jamaica: Healthy Students, Healthy Futures initiative. The project aims to increase students’ water consumption, reduce dependence on sugary beverages, and foster healthier lifestyle choices while promoting sustainable habits through the use of reusable water bottles. Beneficiary schools include Tarrant High, Clan...
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Ocho Rios Primary School, St. Ann.
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Excitement and Pride at Ocho Rios Primary School

There was a lot of excitement at the Ocho Rios Primary School in St. Ann on Monday (June 22) as students, parents and staff celebrated the outstanding performances in the 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP). Speaking with JIS News, Principal, Suzette Barnes Wilson, expressed pride in the students’ achievements, noting that most pupils were placed at one of their preferred...
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Top-performing students in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination at Broughton Primary School in Westmoreland, Omoria Heaven (second left) and Ryu Robinson (third left), share a moment with Omoria
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Students at Broughton Primary Reap Success in PEP Examination

For Omoria Heaven and Ryu Robinson, success in the 2026 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations is the culmination of years of hard work, family support and determination. The top-performing girl and boy at Broughton Primary School in Westmoreland have both earned places at the Manning's School in the parish, achieving a milestone that their parents say reflects not only academic...
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