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Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the quarterly press conference of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC), held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Friday (January 17).
Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the quarterly press conference of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC), held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Friday (January 17).

Jamaicans Have A Part to Play In Improving Education Outcomes – Dr. Morris Dixon

All Jamaicans have a role to play in improving the country’s education system, says Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. She noted that the matter of accountability does not rest solely with...
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, lights a candle being held by Jessie Ripoll Primary School student, Zendeya Nelson, during the candlelight vigil for the late Principal, O
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, lights a candle being held by Jessie Ripoll Primary School student, Zendeya Nelson, during the candlelight vigil for the late Principal, O'Neil Stevens, at the school grounds on Friday (January 17). Mr. Stevens and his wife, Camesha Lindsay-Stevens, were killed in a road accident in South Carolina in the United States on January 3.

PHOTOS: Candlelight Vigil For Late Jesse Ripoll Principal
Director of Public Relations and Communications, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Stephen Davidson.
Director of Public Relations and Communications, Ministry of Health and Wellness, Stephen Davidson.

Ministry of Health and Wellness to Host Inaugural Career Expo and Employment Fair
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses the Education Transformation Oversight Committee’s (ETOC) press conference at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Friday (January 17).
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addresses the Education Transformation Oversight Committee’s (ETOC) press conference at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew on Friday (January 17).

Eight Schools Now On Govt’s Financial Management Information System
Chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC), Dr. Adrian Stokes (left), addresses Friday’s (January 17) ETOC press conference, held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters at Mona in  St. Andrew. Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
Chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC), Dr. Adrian Stokes (left), addresses Friday’s (January 17) ETOC press conference, held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters at Mona in  St. Andrew. Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe.

Accountability Critical to Solving Key Problems in Education Sector – ETOC

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Chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC), Dr. Adrian Stokes (left), addresses Friday’s (January 17) ETOC press conference, held at the University of the West Indies (UWI) Regional Headquarters, at Mona, in St. Andrew. Listening is Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
Education

Progress in Implementation of Recommendations in JETC Report –ETOC

The Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC) is reporting a 22 per cent progress in the implementation of the 365 recommendations contained in the Jamaica Education Transformation Commission (JETC) report. “This is up from the 20 per cent progress reported at our last quarterly briefing,” said Chairman, Dr. Adrian Stokes. Addressing Friday’s (January 17) ETOC press conference, held at the University...
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Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (January 15) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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School Grooming Policy Stakeholder Consultations Ongoing

Consultations on the proposed school grooming policy are ongoing, says Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. “We actually have another one that has been drafted [and] updated, based on, for example, one court case that we had, and that has been doing the rounds. It was circulated with the principals, it was...
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Chief Executive Officer of eLearning Jamaica Company Limited, Andrew Lee.
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WCJF Gets 50 Tablets from e-Learning Jamaica

Fifty tablets were handed over to the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF) in December last year by e-Learning Jamaica Company Limited, to aid in empowering adolescent mothers and fostering their educational advancement. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of eLearning Jamaica, Andrew Lee, says the handover underscores the organisation’s mission to integrate technology into Jamaica’s education system. “Education is a fundamental...
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Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Chair, Trisha Williams-Singh.
Education

ECC to Establish Special Needs Rooms in Select ECIs Across Jamaica

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) has embarked on a legacy project to establish special needs rooms in select early-childhood institutions (ECIs) across Jamaica. Chair of the ECC, Trisha Williams-Singh, told JIS News that the aim is one or two per parish within government-operated infant departments. “We have to move away from what exists now. How do you tell a person...
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Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Chair, Trisha Williams-Singh.
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Enrol Children in Registered Early-Childhood Institutions – Williams-Singh

The Early Childhood Commission (ECC) is emphasising the importance of enrolling children in registered early-childhood institutions (ECIs). Speaking in an interview with JIS News, ECC Chair, Trisha Williams-Singh, said registration with the Commission guarantees that an ECI has met the minimum requirements for health and safety during inspection. She noted that it is often after adverse events, such as a...
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Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the main address at the annual Archbishop Samuel Carter Lecture, held at Campion College on Thursday (January 9).
Education

Minister Says Tackling Food Insecurity is Key to Increasing Equity in Education

Tackling food insecurity is key to increasing equity in education, says Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. “Learning while hungry is extremely difficult. Addressing food insecurity is a critical component of any strategy aimed at attaining equity in our education system. Many studies show that brain development in the early years is...
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Principal of the Jose Marti Technical High School in St. Catherine, the Reverend Dr. Austin Wright (left), presents Top Sport Girl of the Year, Ashawna Sibbles with her trophy, and cash prize, during the 48th Anniversary Celebration and Founder’s Day Ceremony held at the school, on January 10.
Education

Jose Marti Technical Celebrates 48 Years

Students and staff of the Jose Marti Technical High School in St. Catherine have been awarded with bursaries, trophies and plaques in the fields of academics and sports and were also recognised for their overall contribution in different spheres, over the previous academic year. The past students of the institution made the presentations valued at over $1 million, during the...
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