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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe.

More Focus on Transformation Agenda at the Education Ministry in 2025 – PS

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, said 2025 is set to be a transformative year, marked by good relations, professional growth and fiscal accountability. In her New Year’s message, she pointed out...
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

Education Minister Celebrates Outstanding Staff
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right), and Principal of Tarrant High School, Paul Hall (right), interact with students in the school’s Mathematics Laboratory on Thursday (December 19). The Minister taught a class on patterns and sequences in mathematics during the Ministry’s Christmas Mathematics Camp.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right), and Principal of Tarrant High School, Paul Hall (right), interact with students in the school’s Mathematics Laboratory on Thursday (December 19). The Minister taught a class on patterns and sequences in mathematics during the Ministry’s Christmas Mathematics Camp.

Tarrant High Students Benefit from Mathematics Camp
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during Immaculate Conception High School’s prize giving ceremony on Wednesday (December 18).
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during Immaculate Conception High School’s prize giving ceremony on Wednesday (December 18).

Minister Encourages Immaculate High Students to Explore Careers of the Future
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Hon. Dr. Dana Morris Dixon (seated centre); Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Terry Ann Thomas Gayle (seated left); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (seated right) share a photo opportunity with the St. George’s College team, which won the finals of the sixth annual Mathematics Quiz Competition organised by the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica. Occasion was a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on December 12. Members of the St. George’s College teaching staff also shared in the occasion.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Hon. Dr. Dana Morris Dixon (seated centre); Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry, Dr. Terry Ann Thomas Gayle (seated left); and Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe (seated right) share a photo opportunity with the St. George’s College team, which won the finals of the sixth annual Mathematics Quiz Competition organised by the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica. Occasion was a courtesy call at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on December 12. Members of the St. George’s College teaching staff also shared in the occasion.

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Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle, delivers the keynote address at the Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC) annual staff appreciation and awards luncheon held on Friday (Dec. 13), at the ROK Hotel in downtown Kingston.
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Education Ministry Using AI to Reshape Learning

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is making use of artificial intelligence (AI) to transform learning experiences, catering to the individual needs and learning styles of students. “We no longer have to imagine classrooms where technology empowers students, recognises their unique needs and adapts to their learning pace. These tools are here now, implemented and supported by the...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addressing the recent post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.
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56 High Schools Targeted Under Programme To Boost Math And English Language Passes

Fifty-six high schools are being targeted under a tactical programme being implemented by the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information to significantly enhance student performance in Mathematics and English language in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations. Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, provided details during the recent post Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (left), receives a letter of intent from Founder and Chief Executive Officer of the Amber Group, and Special Investment Envoy for Technology, Ambassador Dushyant Savadia (right), formalising the Art of Living Foundation Jamaica and the Amber Group investment of US$5 million to advance critical initiatives in education, rural development, and prison rehabilitation across the country during a meeting at Jamaica House on December 13. At centre is internationally revered spiritual leader, humanitarian, and a peace ambassador and founder of the Art of Living Foundation, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. Ambassador Savadia is also an international teacher with the Art of Living Foundation.
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Art Of Living Foundation And Amber Group Provide US$5 Million In Humanitarian Aid

The Art of Living Foundation Jamaica and the Amber Group are providing US$5 million to advance critical initiatives in education, rural development and prisoner rehabilitation across the country. The letter of intent for the assistance was presented to Prime Minister Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness following a meeting with internationally revered spiritual leader, humanitarian, and peace ambassador Gurudev Sri...
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Education Ministry to Host Camps for 2025 CSEC and City & Guilds Exam Candidates

Secondary students preparing to sit the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and City and Guilds examinations in June 2025, will have the opportunity to participate in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information’s Christmas Term Subject-based Camps. These camps, slated for December 16-19, are designed to boost students’ academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and English Language. A Ministry bulletin...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a session on the final day of the TechBeach Retreat, at Secrets Resort in St. James, on Friday (December 6).
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Technology Being Used to Improve Skill Sets of Citizens

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says that the Government is committed to using technology to improve the skill sets of the island’s citizens. Dr. Morris Dixon was addressing a session on the final day of the TechBeach Retreat, at Secrets Resort in St. James, on Friday (December 6). “We're embedding a...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Honourable Dana Morris Dixon.
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Education Minister Focused on Ensuring Robust Early-Childhood System That Creates Foundation for Academic Success

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says equipping young learners with the foundational skills for academic success, including literacy and numeracy, is a priority of the Ministry. Speaking to JIS News during a recent visit to the Green Island High School in Hanover, Senator Morris Dixon highlighted the importance of ensuring a...
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Regional Director with the Jamaica Library Service, Carrol Plummer (fifth left, standing), poses with staff, and current and past students of José Martí Technical High School in St. Catherine, during the recent handover of a $2.9-million upgraded library to the institution. The project was spearheaded by the José Martí Alumni Association New York Inc. (JMAANY), with support from various groups in the past-students association.
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José Martí Technical High School Gets $2.9M Upgraded Library

Students at José Martí Technical High School in St. Catherine are now benefiting from a $2.9-million upgraded library, which was facilitated through contributions by past students of the intuition. The project was spearheaded by the José Martí Alumni Association New York Inc. (JMAANY), with support from various groups in the past-students association. Their efforts resulted in the painting and renovation...
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