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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addressing Monday’s (June 22) Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Press Conference at Jamaica House.

79 Per Cent of PEP Students Master Literacy, 75 Per Cent Numeracy

Seventy-nine per cent of students exiting primary school in June 2026 have demonstrated mastery of literacy, while 75 per cent have mastered numeracy. Literacy and numeracy competencies were assessed at the grade-six level of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) for...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Monday’s (June 22) Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Press Conference at Jamaica House.

Improved Performance in PEP Exam

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Monday’s (June 22) Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Press Conference at Jamaica House.

90 Per Cent of PEP Students Placed in School of Choice

Governor-General Achievement Awardee and Global Jamaica Diaspora Council Vice Chair, Dr. Sandra Colly Durand, applies a fresh coat of paint to playground structures at the Dudley Grant Memorial (DGM) Trust Basic School in Catherine Hall, St. James. The activity formed part of the Diaspora Day of Service on Thursday (June 18), where volunteers participated in improvement works aimed at enhancing the learning environment for students.

Dudley Grant Memorial Basic School Benefits From Diaspora Day Of Service

Deputy Chief Education Officer for Core Curriculum and Support Services at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Winnie Berry (second left), along with (from left) Principal of the Ewarton High School, Jacquiline Huntley, Regional Director at the Ministry, Sophia Forbes-Hall, and Maxine Hills, view the school’s booth at the National School Garden Grand Exhibition 2026 at the José Martí Technical High School in St. Catherine, on Thursday (June 18).

Exhibition Highlights Achievements Of Schools Participating In National School Garden Project

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a panel discussion on ‘Building a Resilient Education System in Partnership with the Diaspora’, during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James, on Monday (June 15).

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Literacy Remains Top Priority for Education Ministry

Strengthening literacy skills among Jamaican students remains a top priority for the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, as it works to improve learning outcomes and prepare young people for future success. Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, said foundational literacy and numeracy are at the heart of the Government's education transformation agenda. She made the...

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Education Minister Lauds School Cooks

School cooks are being recognised as important contributors to student development, as the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information continues efforts to strengthen nutrition support in schools across Jamaica. Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, underscored the critical role that cooks play in supporting students' health, well-being and academic success. She made the remarks while addressing...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Rhoda Moy Crawford (left), speaks in a plenary session on ‘Connecting, Engaging and Empowering the Youth Diaspora for National Development’, at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Tuesday (June 16). Also participating is data science and artificial intelligence (AI) researcher, Ananda Francis.

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Diaspora Members Encouraged to Support School Rehabilitation and Student Assistance Initiatives

Members of the Jamaican diaspora are being encouraged to support school rehabilitation and student assistance initiatives, as recovery efforts continue in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa. The call came from Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford, during a plenary session on ‘Connecting, Engaging and Empowering the Youth Diaspora for National...

National Coordinator for the Safety and Security in Schools Unit in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and information, Richard Troupe.

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Education Ministry Official Underscores Collective Effort to Curb Bullying in Schools

National Coordinator for the Safety and Security in Schools Unit in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and information, Richard Troupe, says resolving the issue of bullying and cyberbullying in schools requires the collective responsibility of all stakeholders. Mr. Troupe explained that bullying typically involves three key parties – the offender, the victim, and the bystander. He cautioned students who...

Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Senator the Hon. Kamina Johnson Smith (left) shares a moment with Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), and Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge, during the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference being held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (June 15).

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Jamaica’s Education Resilience Model Drawing International Attention

Jamaica’s response to the widespread disruption caused by Hurricane Melissa is attracting international attention, with global education stakeholders citing the country's efforts as a model of resilience. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, said the reopening of all schools within 90 days of the hurricane represents one of the education sector's most...

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$18 Billion Allocated to Reconstruct and Rehabilitate Schools Damaged by Hurricane Melissa

The Government has committed $18 billion towards the reconstruction and rehabilitation of schools damaged by Hurricane Melissa, as part of efforts to build a stronger and more resilient education system. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, provided the update during a session on ‘Building a Resilient Education System in Partnership with the...

Governor-General His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), presents Dr. Sandra Colly-Durand with the 2026 Governor-General’s Achievement Award during a ceremony at the 11th Biennial Jamaica Diaspora Conference, held at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James on Monday (June 15).

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90 Students Benefitting from Diaspora Mentorship Initiative

Some 90 students across Jamaica’s 14 parishes are now benefiting from one-on-one guidance and support through the Jamaica Diaspora Mentorship Academy. The programme, which was launched two years ago by Vice Chair of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council and Education Sector Lead, Dr. Sandra Colly-Durand, currently pairs 90 mentors from around the world with the students selected through a partnership...