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Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Chair, Trisha Williams-Singh.
Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Chair, Trisha Williams-Singh.

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...
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).
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).

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

Jose Marti Technical Celebrates 48 Years
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).
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).

e-Learning Jamaica to Distribute More Than 15,000 Computers and Smart Boards to Schools This Year
Repair work in progress at Westwood High School in Trelawny in August 2024. The National Education Trust (NET) spearheaded the repairs, which were completed at a cost of $99 million.
Repair work in progress at Westwood High School in Trelawny in August 2024. The National Education Trust (NET) spearheaded the repairs, which were completed at a cost of $99 million.

Repairs Completed at 87 Schools Damaged During Hurricane Beryl

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Teachers Encouraged to Participate in Mentorship Programme

Educators who are registered with the Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) and have attained at least four years of teaching experience are being encouraged to participate in the Council’s annual Teacher Mentorship Programme. The initiative is aimed at fostering development and leadership skills within the education system. As mandated by Cabinet through the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, all...
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Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right), observes as student of Jamaica House Basic School, J’Mira McKenzie, navigates a OneTab tablet, at the handover ceremony for 1,500 OneTab tablets donated by the Project for the Advancement of Childhood Education (PACE) Canada, in collaboration with local partners, at Jamaica China Goodwill Infant School I, in Kingston, on Tuesday (January 7). Also observing (from right) are Executive Director of the National Education Trust, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; President of PACE Canada, Diana Burke; and Principal of Jamaica House Basic School, Veronica Parkinson-Burnett.
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1,500 Tablets Donated to Early-Childhood Institutions

One thousand five hundred OneTab Tablets have been donated to early-childhood institutions across Jamaica by the Project for the Advancement of Childhood Education (PACE) Canada, in collaboration with local partners. The devices, valued at US$88,400, were handed over during a ceremony held at Jamaica China Goodwill Infant School I in Kingston, on Tuesday (January 7). Presentations were made to three...
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Deputy Chief Education Officer, Core Curriculum and Support Services, Winnie Berry, addresses the second annual ZED Jamaica Technologies conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, on January 7.
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ZED Jamaica Technologies Commended for Support in Advancing STEM Education

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is applauding ZED Jamaica Technologies and its partners for their unwavering commitment and support to advancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in the country. “Your dedication has been pivotal in shaping a generation of thinkers, innovators and problem-solvers. As we work towards a more agile and impactful education system, STEM...
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Ministry Hosts Annual Special Education Conference on January 10

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information will host the Annual Special Education Conference and Workshops on Friday, January 10, 2025. This event will take place at Church Teachers’ College in Mandeville, Manchester, under the theme ‘Comprehensive Approaches to the Transitioning of Students with Special Needs’. It will be staged in partnership with the Board of Management and the...
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
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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 that the Ministry is focusing on increased efficiency through the integration of information and communications technology (ICT) aligned to the...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
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Education Minister Celebrates Outstanding Staff

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has commends the Ministry’s hardworking staff for their contribution to the educational landscape over the past year. She noted that their work is critical to Jamaica’s advancement. Senator Morris Dixon was addressing the annual staff awards ceremony to celebrate the achievements of team members from the...
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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.
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Tarrant High Students Benefit from Mathematics Camp

A Mathematics Camp hosted by the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, is among the many strategies being utilised by administrators at Tarrant High School in Kingston to improve the performance of students in the subject. The institution is among 56 high schools which are receiving support under the National School Learning and Intervention Plan (NSLIP), for face-to-face camps...
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