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Image of a hopscotch course to encourage play.

National Observance Of Play Day February 5

Educational institutions across the island are gearing up to celebrate Global School Play Day on Wednesday, February 5, with a national observance called ‘Play Day JA’. Play Day JA aims to promote the importance of play in teaching and learning,...
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, converses with students during a tablet computer presentation ceremony at Ensom City Primary School in St. Catherine on Thursday (January 30). Five students each from Ensom City Primary and Eltham Park Primary School, also in St. Catherine, were provided with tablet computers under the Government’s
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment, and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, converses with students during a tablet computer presentation ceremony at Ensom City Primary School in St. Catherine on Thursday (January 30). Five students each from Ensom City Primary and Eltham Park Primary School, also in St. Catherine, were provided with tablet computers under the Government’s 'Connect a Child' Programme.

Ten Students At Ensom City And Eltham Primary Schools Gifted Tablet Computers
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Central, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre) interacts with students during a tablet computer presentation ceremony at Ensom City Primary School in the parish on Thursday (January 30). The tablets were distributed under the Universal Service Fund (USF) ‘Connect a Child’ programme, which provides deserving students with access to the digital tools necessary for their academic success.
Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, and Member of Parliament for St. Catherine Central, Hon. Olivia Grange (centre) interacts with students during a tablet computer presentation ceremony at Ensom City Primary School in the parish on Thursday (January 30). The tablets were distributed under the Universal Service Fund (USF) ‘Connect a Child’ programme, which provides deserving students with access to the digital tools necessary for their academic success.

PHOTOS: Minister Grange Hands Over Tablets To Students
Stalwart in the development of the University of Technology (UTech), the late Dr. Alfred Sangster.
Stalwart in the development of the University of Technology (UTech), the late Dr. Alfred Sangster.

Education Ministry Hails Dr. Alfred Sangster as Visionary Leader
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the centennial celebrations of Chetwood Memorial Primary School, Mount Alvernia Prep School, and Mount Alvernia High School at the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Montego Bay, St James, on January 26.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the centennial celebrations of Chetwood Memorial Primary School, Mount Alvernia Prep School, and Mount Alvernia High School at the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral in Montego Bay, St James, on January 26.

Government Welcomes Support of the Church

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Grade 7 Academy Instructional Leader, Dr. Faith Alexander, addresses the launch of the Grade 7 Academy at Holy Trinity High School in Kingston, on Thursday (January 23).
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Early Success for Grade 7 Academy Programme

The Grade 7 Academy, which has been operational at Holy Trinity High School in Kingston since September, is already reporting progress in student performance. The programme, spearheaded by St. Michael’s College in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, offers an adjusted curriculum focused on remedial reading, writing and numeracy. Student *Anthony Brown, who is enrolled in...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address at an Inspirational Motivational Day event at the Portland-based College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE), on January 25.
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Labs in Secondary Schools to Be Equipped

A total of 189 labs across secondary schools are to be transformed through an initiative by the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, to allow Jamaican students to better hone their skills. Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, said that through the Jamaica Education Project, some US$30 million will be spent to equip these labs. “Agriculture...
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Director, Legal Education Division, Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs (MLCA), Janelle Miller-Williams (left), applauds the presentation from Manning’s School students during the Ministry’s Road to Republic School Engagement Session held at the Sean Lavery Hall in Savanna-la-Mar on Thursday (Jan. 23).
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Westmoreland Students Support Move to Republic

Scores of students from schools across Westmoreland gathered at the Sean Lavery Hall in Savanna-la-Mar on Thursday (Jan. 23), to participate in the Ministry of Legal and Constitutional Affairs (MCLA) Road to Republic School Engagement Session.   The event, following the recent tabling of the Constitution (Amendment) (Republic) Act 2024 by portfolio Minister, Hon. Marlene Malahoo Forte, provided the youngsters with insights...
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Manager for Institutional Research and Business Intelligence at the Caribbean Maritime University (CMU), Dr. Lana-Gaye Franklyn-Green, reveal the findings of a Tracer Study of CMU Graduates from 2019 – 2023, during a JIS Think Tank on Thursday (Jan. 24).
Education

45 Per Cent of CMU Students Employed Before Graduation

Forty-five per cent of Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) students are employed prior to graduating from the institution, a recent survey of graduates has found.  In addition, 74 per cent gain employment within six months of graduating and by the nine-month mark, 80 per cent are employed.    The survey, titled: ‘Tracer Study of CMU Graduates 2019-2023 - Fostering Life-Long Connection:...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), shares a light moment with students from Dinthill Technical High School in St. Catherine, which won the 2024 edition of the ‘All Together Sing’ high school choir competition. The occasion was a courtesy call by the competition’s top three teams at the Student Assessment Unit Training Room, Caenwood Centre in Kingston on Thursday (January 23). Central High School in Clarendon finished second, with St. Jago High School, also from St. Catherine, placing third.
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PHOTOS: Top Teams in ‘All Together Sing’ Choir Competition Call on Education Minister

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), shares a light moment with students from Dinthill Technical High School in St. Catherine, which won the 2024 edition of the ‘All Together Sing’ high school choir competition. The occasion was a courtesy call by the competition’s top three teams at the Student Assessment Unit...
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