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Executive Director, Private Sector Organisation, (PSOJ) Sacha Vaccianna-Riley.

Stakeholders Highlight Importance Of Skills Training For Workforce Development Initiative

Stakeholders are underscoring the importance of the recently launched Skills Training for Workforce Development pilot’s implementation. The initiative, which is a collaborative undertaking involving the Jamaica Defence Force, HEART/NSTA Trust and Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), will focus on...

Special Projects Officer, Jamaica Information Service (JIS), Romona Geohaghan (left), shares a moment with Northern Caribbean University (NCU) students and faculty, during the Department of Communication Studies’ Week of Excellence (WOE) Public Relations (PR) Forum on Wednesday [March 19] at the institution in Mandeville, Manchester. Sharing in the moment are (front row, from second left) Britney Mullings, Michaela Anderson, Kayla McLaughlin, Remonia Hollingsworth, and Department Chair, Noreen Daley, and (in background from left) are David Sutton, Sonique Frost, and Jhanae Smith.

PHOTOS: NCU Week Of Excellence PR Forum

Deputy Chief Education Officer at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Winnie Berry (fourth right); Training and Client Relations Manager at the Overseas Examinations Commission (OEC), Noleta Case (second left); NCB Foundation Chair, Thalia Lyn (fourth left); and User Interface/User Experience Design Lead at NCB, Kori Solomon (right), share a moment with beneficiary students at the NCB Foundation CSEC/CAPE National Bursary handover ceremony held at the Immaculate Conception High School in St. Andrew on Wednesday (March 19). The Foundation is providing $7.8 million to subsidise the cost of Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) fees this year for 1,310 students.

NCB Foundation Provides $7.8 Million To Pay Exam Fees For 1,310 Students

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).

Jamaica Developing AI-Learning Assistant

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, emphasises a point during his 2025/26 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives on Thursday (March 20).

Grants ‘BOOST’ for HEART/NSTA Trust STEM Graduates

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NCEL Unveils Five New Programmes and Products to Empower Educators and School Leaders

The National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) has launched five innovative programmes and products designed to enhance the leadership capacity of educators and school administrators. These are ‘Leadership Footprints’, ‘Leadership in Action: A Practical Guide to Transform Schools’, ‘Leadership 360, Financial Leadership and Management in Schools’ and ‘Introduction to School and System Leadership’. They were unveiled on Thursday (March 20)...

Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), and Executive Director, American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Inc., Caron Chung, share a moment with Eltham High School student Romario Morrison (second left) and Waterford Primary School student Taneice Webster, during the launch of the Reskilling Teachers Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in STEM Education to Raise Students’ Maths Identity (RAISE) Initiative on Wednesday (March 19). The launch of the programme, which aims to improve mathematics performance across 20 schools, was held at the Education Ministry in Kingston.

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Education Ministry Aims To ‘RAISE’ Students’ Performance In Mathematics

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has launched a pilot project aimed at improving students’ performance in Mathematics at 20 primary and secondary schools. Underlining this thrust will be the focus on STEM/STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics/Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. The Reskilling Teachers Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in STEM Education to Raise Students’ Maths...

Students at the St. Catherine-based José Martí Technical High School, show off awards for achievement in academics, sports, and other areas. They are (from left) Chayanne Daley, Chevaughn Johnson, Sanique Roberts, Carlus Evans, and Ashawna Sibbles.

10 months ago EducationYouth

Hard Work Pays Off for José Martí Technical Students

Students at the St. Catherine-based José Martí Technical High School who have been recognised for achievements in academics, sports and other areas of school life, have emphasised the importance of hard work, motivation and support in their success. For Chevaughn Johnson, who was named the top student for exceptional performance in academics, there were no shortcuts to success, crediting his...

Peta Gay Hodges (second right) from the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Public Relations and Marketing Department, shares tips and insights with members of the Edith Dalton James High School Media Club during a recent exposition at the institution in Kingston. At right is Shanna K. Salmon, also from the Public Relations and Marketing Department. The JIS team members spoke to the students about the variety of careers available in media and provided hands-on experience of working with some of the technology and equipment utilised in the field.

10 months ago EducationYouth

PHOTO: JIS Public Relations and Marketing Team Visits Edith Dalton James High

Peta Gay Hodges (second right) from the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Public Relations and Marketing Department, shares tips and insights with members of the Edith Dalton James High School Media Club during a recent exposition at the institution in Kingston. At right is Shanna K. Salmon, also from the Public Relations and Marketing Department. The JIS team members spoke to...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third left), interacts with participants during Wednesday’s (March 19) launch of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Education in Schools Programme at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston. From left are Micro:bit Educational Foundation Global Partnerships Director, Melanie Washington; British Council Country Director, Damion Campbell; British Council Caribbean Regional Director, Americas, Joanna Burke; Camperdown Primary and Infant School students, Daniel Walters and Ondrej McLeod; and Lister Mair Gilby High School student, Yashieka Wray.

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British Council Launches GB£1.7M Three-Year STEAM Education in Schools Programme

More than 800 primary and secondary institutions across Jamaica are set to benefit from a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Education in Schools Programme over the next three years. The GB£1.7-million programme is an initiative of the British Council, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, e-Learning Jamaica Limited, National Education Trust (NET) and...

Boundbrook Primary School mounts an interesting display at the Portland 4-H Clubs Parish Achievement Expo 2025 at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) on March 11.

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Versatility of Breadfruit on Display at Portland 4-H Clubs Expo

From culinary delights to innovative pharmaceutical products, the versatility of the breadfruit was on display at this year’s Parish Achievement Expo of the Portland 4-H Clubs. The event, held at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) on March 11 focused on the theme ‘Youth in Agriculture: Shaping the New FACE of Food’. It was an exciting culmination of...

University of the West Indies (UWI) Pro Vice-Chancellor, Graduate Studies and Research, Professor Aldrie Henry-Lee.

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UWI Professor Calls for Sustained Investment in Research and Development in Caribbean

There is a fundamental need for sustained investment in research and development in the Caribbean, says University of the West Indies (UWI) Pro Vice-Chancellor, Graduate Studies and Research, Professor Aldrie Henry-Lee. She noted that across the globe, leading universities dedicate significant resources to research and development, recognising it as a key driver for economic growth and societal development. Professor Henry-Lee...