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Education Minister Highlights Character and Technology as Dual Pillars for Jamaica’s Future Progress

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has emphasised that Jamaica’s progress hinges not only on technological advancements but also on the strength of its citizens’ character. Speaking during Friday’s (February 28) Jamaica...

Acting Director of the Safety and Security in Schools Unit in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Richard Troupe.

March 4 Will Be Observed as Peace Day

Cadets at the Excelsior High School, raise the Jamaican flag during Jamaica Day celebrations held at the school in Kingston today (February 28). The activities were held under the theme ‘Celebrating Jamaica: Steaming Towards the Future, Honing Good Character’.

Minister Morris Dixon Celebrates Jamaica Day at Excelsior High School (PHOTOS)

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (February 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Latest Fitch Rating Indicative of Jamaica’s Robust Governance – Minister Morris Dixon

Students of Jessie Ripoll Primary School in Kingston review the schedule for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations.

Special Accommodations Provided for 508 Students Who Sat PEP Ability Test

Jamaican primary school students smile and pose for the camera

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Jamaica Day to Be Observed on February 28

Schools across Jamaica will be abuzz with activities on Friday (February 28), as they celebrate Jamaica Day 2025, under the theme, ‘Celebrating Jamaica: SteAming Towards the Future, Honing Good Character’. Chairman of the Jamaica Day Planning Committee, Marlon Williams, said Jamaica Day serves as an exceptional opportunity for schools and communities to showcase the spectrum of talents in Science, Technology,...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the audience at the fourth Jamaica Creative Career Expo held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (February 25). The Expo was hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and highlighted careers in the creative industry.

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Education Minister Highlights Alternative Career Pathways

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has noted the importance of acknowledging careers in the creative industry as viable alternatives to traditional professions. The Minister was speaking to hundreds of high-school and tertiary students at the fourth Jamaica Creative Career Expo held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (February...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left, front row), and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Education at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Silvia Kouwenberg (right, front row), cut the ribbon to officially launch the IGNITE Hub at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, in St. Andrew, on February 26. Celebrating the moment are (from left, back row) Dean of the Faculty of Science and Education, Professor Michael Taylor; Director of the School of Education, Dr. Marcia Rainford; Project Conceptualiser and Lecturer in the School of Education, Dr. Tashane Haynes-Brown; Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kasan Troupe; and Chief Executive Officer of e-Learning Jamaica, Andrew Lee.

11 months ago EducationYouth

$31.3 Million Ignite Hub Launched at UWI

e-Learning Jamaica, in partnership with The School of Education at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, has launched a $31.3 million state-of-the-art training facility. This is aimed at equipping educators with the knowledge, skills and tools needed to integrate new and emerging technologies effectively in classroom instruction. Based at UWI in St. Andrew, the IGNITE Hub (Innovative Growth...

Past Caribbean Canada Leaders Dialogue participants

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Jamaicans Invited to Apply for Caribbean Canada Leaders Dialogue 2025

Persons interested in developing their leadership skills are being invited to apply to participate in the Caribbean Canada Leaders Dialogue 2025 (CCLD 2025), set to take place from May 22 to June 1, 2025. Applications are open to individuals from Canada and 26 Caribbean nations, including Jamaica. The programme invites participants from all sectors, including business, government, education, labour and...

Guests attending Moneague College’s Celebratory Congress, which was held at the institution’s campus in St. Ann recently.

11 months ago Education

Moneague College Commemorates UCJ Institutional Accreditation

Moneague College in St. Ann recently held a Celebratory Congress to mark its institutional accreditation designation by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ). The event was part of the commemorative events marking the conferment in April 2023. Institutional accreditation refers to the status granted to an institution, deemed to have met or exceeded established standards for educational quality. It involves...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third left), and Assistant Chief Education Officer, Tertiary Unit, Dr. Tamika Benjamin (third right), participate in a courtesy call with Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) administrators, at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston, on Tuesday (February 25). Pictured (from left) are Registrar, Keisha Walker; Treasurer and Vice President of Finance, Eton Chin; President, Professor Andrew Spencer; and Administrator to President, Abbygayle Ellis.

11 months ago Education

PHOTOS: Education Minister Meets with CMU

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third left), and Assistant Chief Education Officer, Tertiary Unit, Dr. Tamika Benjamin (third right), participate in a courtesy call with Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) administrators, at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston, on Tuesday (February 25). Pictured (from left) are Registrar, Keisha Walker; Treasurer and...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right) along with President, University of Technology (UTECH), Jamaica, Dr. Kevin Brown (centre) and Fifth Pro-chancellor, UTECH, Aldrick McNab, attend the service of thanksgiving for the late Dr. the Hon. Alfred Sangster, held at the University of Technology, Jamaica on Saturday (February 22).

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PHOTOS: Thanksgiving Service in Celebration for the Life of Dr. The Hon. Alfred Sangster, Former Principal and President of the University of Technology, Jamaica

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right) along with President, University of Technology (UTECH), Jamaica, Dr. Kevin Brown (centre) and Fifth Pro-chancellor, UTECH, Aldrick McNab, attend the service of thanksgiving for the late Dr. the Hon. Alfred Sangster, held at the University of Technology, Jamaica on Saturday (February 22).