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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (front right) along with President and Chief Executive Officer of Sagicor Group Jamaica Limited, Christopher Zacca (front left), display a symbolic cheque for $152 million, at the 28th staging of the Sagicor Sigma Run in Kington on Sunday (February 15). Also present is State Minister in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (third right, background) and other dignitaries.

Sigma Run Raises $152 Million for Western Schools

A total of $152 million was raised on Sunday (February 15) at the 2026 Sagicor SIGMA Run, in support of rebuilding efforts of five schools in western Jamaica, which were severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa. The schools are Salt Marsh...

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon Christopher Tufton (second left), and United Kingdom Development Representative for Jamaica and Caribbean Regional Counsellor, Andrew Bowden (left), unveil the LIV GUD mural at Haile Selassie High School in Kingston on Friday (February 13), during the launch of the Wellness Express – Adolescent Mental Health Mobile Service. Observing the proceedings were State Minister, National Security and Peace, Hon. Juliet Cuthbert Flynn (second right), and Member of Parliament, South West St. Andrew, Dr. Angela Brown Burke.

Wellness Express Mobile Service Launched at Haile Selassie High School

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the 2026/27 Throne Speech, during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House on Thursday (February 12).

Gov’t to Establish Department of Family and Children’s Services

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (left), is greeted by President of the Senate, Hon. Thomas Tavares-Finson, during the 2026/27 Ceremonial Opening of Parliament at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).

‘Priority 1’ Schools Damaged By Hurricane Melissa to Be Fully Repaired This Year

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen, delivers the Throne Speech during the Ceremonial Opening of Parliament for the 2026/27 Financial Year at Gordon House, on Thursday (February 12).

G-G Affirms That Jamaica’s Education System Has Regained Its Stride

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open the University of Technology (UTech) Lloyd Carney Foundation IMEK Laboratory on Tuesday (February 10), during a ceremony at the university’s Papine campus in St. Andrew. He is assisted by the University’s Chancellor and Chairman for the Foundation, Ambassador Lloyd Carney (second right). Sharing in the moment are (from left) UTech, Jamaica’s President, Dr. Kevin Brown; Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, and Utech’s Pro-Chancellor, Aldrick McNab. The state-of-the-art Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) laboratory, valued over US$1 million, is a makerspace for students to design solutions for real-world problems.

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PM Launches State-of-the-art IMEK Laboratory

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, officially launched the University of Technology (UTech) Lloyd Carney Foundation IMEK Laboratory on Tuesday (February 10), noting the facility's potential to accelerate Jamaica’s technological growth. The state-of-the-art Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) laboratory, valued at more than US$1 million, was established through funding from the Lloyd Carney Foundation, under the patronage...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, (centre), cuts the ribbon to officially open the state-of-the-art Innovation Hub for Electrical and Renewable Energy at St. Mary Technical High School in Highgate, St. Mary, on Friday (February 6). She is joined by Principal, St. Mary Technical High School, Orville Richards (left), and School Board Chairman, Dr. Isaac Brown.

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Innovation Hub for Electrical, Renewable Energy Opens at St. Mary Technical High

St. Mary Technical High School is now home to a state-of-the-art Innovation Hub for Electrical and Renewable Energy, following a $20-million investment under the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Expansion Plan. The facility builds on the school’s Renewable Energy Programme, which originated in 2010 with the conceptualisation of a forward-looking initiative...

Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (third left), speaking with students of May Day High School, during a visit to the institution in Manchester on Monday (February 9), to express condolences and offer support at the tragic passing of late grade-eight student, Lakeea Thompson.

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Grief Counsellors Assigned to May Day High School

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has assigned grief counsellors to the May Day High School in Manchester to provide support to students and staff, following the tragic death of 14-year-old student, Lakeea Thompson. The grade-eight student died on Friday (February 6) after being struck by a reversing bus on the May Day main road. State Minister, Hon....

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (centre), shakes hands with Chief Executive Officer of the Digicel Foundation, Charmaine Daniels (second left), during Monday’s (February 9) Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony for the upgrade of five classrooms at the Mico CARE Centre. The ceremony was held at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston. The Mico CARE representatives pictured (from left) are Senior Manager and Psychologist, Shelleka Matthews; Director, Dr. Sharon Anderson-Morgan; and Clinical Psychologist/Research and Projects Coordinator, Tisha Ewen-Smith.

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Five Classrooms to Be Upgraded at Mico Care Centre

Five classrooms at The Mico University College Child Assessment and Research in Education (CARE) Centre in Kingston, will be upgraded in alignment with Inclusive Learning Environment (ILE) standards by the Digicel Foundation. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the US$75,000 project was signed on Monday (February 9) at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information’s Heroes Circle offices in...

The road code test being administered to students at the Titchfield High School in Portland by the Island Traffic Authority on Friday, February 6.

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31 Students at Titchfield High Sit Road Code Test

Thirty-one students at the Titchfield High School in Portland are on their way to becoming safe road users, following the launch of the Learner Driver Education Programme at the school by the Island Traffic Authority (ITA). Through the initiative, the students have sat the road code test to determine if they will obtain learner’s permits, in a bid to eventually...

Students show off prizes won for best outfits at the Lawrence Tavern Primary School

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Lawrence Tavern Primary Students Encouraged to “Dream Big”

The grounds of the Lawrence Tavern Primary School in St. Andrew were a hub of activity on Thursday (February 5) as students stepped into the future by dressing as their favourite profession, while exploring potential career paths. From doctors, lawyers, teachers, astronauts, policemen and nurses to athletes, the annual Career Day was a showcase of ambition and creativity, with prizes...

Students at Falmouth All-Age School, in Trelawny, at play.

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School Administrators Urged to Safeguard Well-Being of Students During Cold Weather

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MoESYI) is advising school administrators to take proactive steps to safeguard the comfort and well-being of students as Jamaica continues to experience cooler-than-normal temperatures due to a strong cold front. This unusual weather pattern has brought lower temperatures and gusty winds across the island, creating conditions that may affect students’ concentration and...