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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.

Senate Approves Maintenance Order After A Child Reaches 18 For Purpose Of Education

The Senate, on Friday (November 29), approved amendments to the Maintenance Act to provide for a maintenance order to be granted by the court after a child attains the age of 18 years. This is for the purpose of engaging...
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, delivers the keynote address during the annual Guy’s Hill High School students’ awards ceremony on Thursday (November 28). The event was held at the St. Catherine-based institution.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, delivers the keynote address during the annual Guy’s Hill High School students’ awards ceremony on Thursday (November 28). The event was held at the St. Catherine-based institution.

Guy’s Hill High School Awards Ceremony (PHOTOS)
Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund, Andrew McRae.
Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Universal Service Fund, Andrew McRae.

236 TAP Participants to Graduate Dec. 2
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) Parenting and AI Forum, held under the theme TRENDJA – The Future of Education with AI and Digital Technology: A Jamaican Explorative Vision’. The forum, hosted at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on Wednesday (November 27), was staged to provide persons with information on AI and how it can be beneficial to children and parents.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) Parenting and AI Forum, held under the theme TRENDJA – The Future of Education with AI and Digital Technology: A Jamaican Explorative Vision’. The forum, hosted at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on Wednesday (November 27), was staged to provide persons with information on AI and how it can be beneficial to children and parents.

Parents Encouraged to Guide Their Children’s Engagements with Artificial Intelligence
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) Parenting and AI Forum on November 27, at the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) Parenting and AI Forum on November 27, at the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library.

First AI Lab to Be Established by End of 2025

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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), speaks with grade eight students at Holmwood Technical High School in Manchester, during a recent visit to the institution. Pictured (from left) are Jawanza Russell, Jaroni Dixon and Jordayne Nunes.
EducationYouth

School Safety Policy to Be Finalised by Month-End

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says the new School Safety Policy is expected to be finalised by the end of November. The policy is being developed in collaboration with the Ministry of National Security, with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). It is aimed at strengthening security measures and...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris-Dixon, addresses a career and social services fair hosted by Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), at Palmers Cross Primary & Junior High School in the parish on Wednesday (Nov. 20).
Education

Students Urged To Pursue Skills Training At HEART/NSTA Trust

Students are being encouraged to consider skills training available at the HEART/NSTA Trust as they prepare to make career choices. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr the Hon. Dana Morris-Dixon, made the appeal as she delivered the main address at a recent career and social fair held at Palmer’s Cross Primary and Junior High School in the...
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Caption: Commissioner, Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC), Dr. Dameon Black.
Education

J-TEC Focussed On Internationalisation Of Tertiary Education Sector

The Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC) is reviewing the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization’s (UNESCO) global and regional conventions with respect to the recognition of qualifications concerning higher education. Commissioner/Chief Executive Officer of J-TEC, Dr. Dameon Black, said the review is to assist in the “internationalisation” of the local tertiary education sector. “When we speak to the internationalisation,...
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Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon.
Education

Mount Alvernia Day To Be Designated

Montego Bay’s Mayor, Councillor Richard Vernon, has announced that a special Mount Alvernia Day will be designated in recognition of the contribution of the institution, which is marking its 100th anniversary this year. Speaking at the press launch of the Mount Alvernia Centennial Celebrations on Thursday (Nov. 21) at Hotel 39 in Montego Bay, the Mayor highlighted the “pivotal role”...
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Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second left), greets teacher at New Works Primary and Infant School, Jovan Dwyer, during Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Limited’s Teachers’ Appreciation Luncheon and Awards Ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (November 20). Others (from left ) are: Carlong Publishers General Managers, Jason and Candice Carby.
Education

PHOTOS: Carlong Teachers Luncheon

Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second left), greets teacher at New Works Primary and Infant School, Jovan Dwyer, during Carlong Publishers (Caribbean) Limited’s Teachers’ Appreciation Luncheon and Awards Ceremony at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston on Wednesday (November 20). Others (from left ) are: Carlong Publishers General Managers, Jason and Candice...
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Head of the Institute for Gender and Development Studies (IGDS), Mona Unit, Dr. Dalea Bean, addresses Thursday’s (November 21) launch of the Jamaica AIDS Support for Life (JASL)/European Union (EU) funded project - ‘Promoting Human Rights and Access to Justice for Priority Populations in Jamaica’ - at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel in New Kingston.
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentEducation

UWI Offers Training Programme to Strengthen Human Rights Principles at The Workplace

In a move geared at ensuring inclusivity in the workplace, the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona Campus, will be offering a training programme to strengthen human rights principles at places of employment. Head of the Institute for Gender and Development Studies (IGDS), Mona Unit, Dr. Dalea Bean, said the programme will target Human Resource (HR) professionals, because they...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), tries out the Smart Board in a Smart Lab at the Morant Bay Primary School, during a tour on Thursday (November 14. Observing (from left) are: Principal, Fay Lindsay and Literacy Coordinator, Juline Williams.
EducationYouth

Education Ministry Adjusts Dates For Administration Of PEP Exam

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has advised that after consultation with key stakeholders, a decision was taken to adjust the dates for the administration of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Six exam. This is due to the recent disruptions caused by the inclement weather conditions that Jamaica has been experiencing, and to provide additional preparation time to...
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