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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (centre), engages with student of Sturge Town Primary and Infant School in St. Ann, Renesha Lawrence, during a tour of the institution on Wednesday (January 7).
Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (centre), engages with student of Sturge Town Primary and Infant School in St. Ann, Renesha Lawrence, during a tour of the institution on Wednesday (January 7).

96 PER CENT OF SCHOOLS IN REGION THREE REOPEN FOR NEW SCHOOL TERM

Ninety- six per cent of schools in Region Three of the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information successfully reopened their doors for the new academic term, despite the widespread damage caused by Hurricane Melissa. During a back-to-school tour on...
Acting Regional Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Nicole Berry, addresses the third cohort of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC)-HEART/NSTA Trust ‘Get Connected’ Digital Literacy training session opening ceremony on Wednesday (January 7) at the NCSC’s West King’s House Road offices in Kingston. The programme is a partnership between the HEART/NSTA Trust and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and aims to empower seniors with essential digital skills.
Acting Regional Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Nicole Berry, addresses the third cohort of the National Council for Senior Citizens (NCSC)-HEART/NSTA Trust ‘Get Connected’ Digital Literacy training session opening ceremony on Wednesday (January 7) at the NCSC’s West King’s House Road offices in Kingston. The programme is a partnership between the HEART/NSTA Trust and the Ministry of Labour and Social Security and aims to empower seniors with essential digital skills.

THIRD COHORT RECEIVING TRAINING UNDER NCSC-HEART/NSTA TRUST DIGITAL LITERACY PROGRAMME
Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Director of Operations, Dr. Nicole Manning, displays a copy of the School-Based Assessment (SBA) Concession document, during Wednesday’s (January 7) CXC Press Conference, held at the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC), in Kingston.
Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Director of Operations, Dr. Nicole Manning, displays a copy of the School-Based Assessment (SBA) Concession document, during Wednesday’s (January 7) CXC Press Conference, held at the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC), in Kingston.

PRINCIPALS ENCOURAGED TO UTILISE SBA CONCESSION OFFERED BY CXC
Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Wayne Wesley, addresses Wednesday’s (January 7) CXC Press Conference held at the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) in Kingston.
Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Wayne Wesley, addresses Wednesday’s (January 7) CXC Press Conference held at the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) in Kingston.

HIGH SCHOOLS IN SEVEN PARISHES GIVEN OPTION TO ADOPT MODIFIED APPROACH FOR CXC EXAMS
Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Wayne Wesley, addresses Wednesday’s (January 7) CXC Press Conference held at the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) in Kingston.
Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Wayne Wesley, addresses Wednesday’s (January 7) CXC Press Conference held at the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC) in Kingston.

CXC’S DISASTER AND BUSINESS RECOVERY PROTOCOL APPROVED

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Principal of Petersfield Primary and Infant School, Susan Rattray Hammond, speaks to students in a classroom.
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Classes Resume at Petersfield Primary and Infant School

Classes resumed at Petersfield Primary and Infant School in Westmoreland today (January 5) on a limited basis since the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa on October 28, 2025. The Administrators are working to restore teaching and learning, while addressing the emotional needs of students and staff. Principal of the school, Susan Rattray Hammond, told JIS News that the school reopened...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
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Children’s Education Will Not Be Jeopardised by Challenges Beyond Their Control – Ministry

As schools reopen for the Easter Term, the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has assured parents that no child’s academic future will be jeopardised by challenges beyond their control. More than 600 educational institutions sustained damage during the passage of category-five Hurricane Melissa on October 28, 2025. “Some schools will continue with temporary arrangements while major repairs continue....
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Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Science, Technology and Special Projects, Dr. the Hon. Andrew Wheatley, hands out gifts to children in Black River, during the Kiddies Treat segment of the Urban Development Corporation (UDC) Black River Fireworks Festival, held in the St. Elizabeth capital on Wednesday (December 31). Dr. Wheatley represented Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, at the event.
Education

STEAM Gifts for Children in the West

Approximately 1,400 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) gifts have been distributed to children in Montego Bay, St. James; Negril, Westmoreland, and Black River, St. Elizabeth, aimed at stimulating learning, creativity and innovation among young people affected by Hurricane Melissa. Speaking to JIS News during the Kiddies Treat segment of the Black River Fireworks Festival on December 31, Minister...
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Regional Director for Region Four, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Michele Pinnock.
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Widespread Support for Institutions in Region Four

Community groups, churches, past students’ associations and diaspora partners have played a critical role in strengthening the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information’s recovery efforts across Region Four following the passage of Hurricane Melissa. Regional Director, Dr. Michele Pinnock, told JIS News that schools in the parishes of St. James, Hanover and Westmoreland have benefited from widespread support as...
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Principal of the St. Catherine-based Marlie Mount Primary and Infant School, Calvin Harris (right), presents students at the Pedro Plains Primary School in St. Elizabeth with relief supplies recently.
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Marlie Mount Primary Reaches Out to Schools in St. Elizabeth

The Marlie Mount Primary and Infant School in St. Catherine has reached out to two primary schools in St. Elizabeth with relief supplies, following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa on October 28. Principal of Marlie Mount, Calvin Harris, told JIS News that the items included educational supplies such as school bags and clothing, as they wanted to provide more...
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The four retired educators at the St. Catherine-based Jonathan Grant High School, proudly display their citations. They are (from left) Textbook Administrator, Ivorene Neil; Vice Principal, James Davis; Internal Examination Coordinator, Olive Simms; and Textbook Administrator, Cheryl Brown-Harper. The retirees were honoured during the institution
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Jonathan Grant High School Retirees Honoured For 130 Years Of Service

Four retired educators at the St. Catherine-based Jonathan Grant High School, who have contributed a combined 130 years of service, have been honoured by the institution. The retirees, who have each served 30 years or more, are former Vice Principal, James Davis, 34 years; Textbook Administrator, Ivorene Neil, 33 years; Internal Examination Coordinator, Olive Simms, 33 years; and Textbook Administrator,...
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