The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information will be investing in technology to improve literacy and numeracy among students, including those with special needs. Assistant Chief Education Officer of the Media Services Unit in the Ministry, Dr. Nadine Simms, made the disclosure during a recent interview on the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Get the Facts’ television programme. She said...

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is actively integrating digital resources into classrooms to foster greater interactivity, engagement, and access to quality learning experiences. Assistant Chief Education Officer of the Media Services Unit in the Ministry, Dr. Nadine Simms, says this is being done through the digital education strategy. “The Ministry’s digital strategy is about integrating information and...

Students attending Black River High School in St. Elizabeth are being strategically positioned with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as the institution commenced classes on Monday (September 8) marking the start of the 2025/26 academic year. Robotics and coding will be among the key features of this year’s curriculum, providing students with opportunities to build critical...

Several schools across the parish of St. Ann are reporting a smooth and promising start to the new academic year, including high turnout. Administrators noted that while the September 8 opening day brought the usual early-year logistical challenges, the overall mood was buoyant and the preparation evident. Teachers and students appeared ready to tackle the new term with enthusiasm, signalling...

The first day of the new academic year on Monday (September 8) was welcomed with excitement and optimism by several parents in St. Elizabeth, who are hopeful about their children's opportunities for new knowledge and experiences. For some parents, the day represented an important milestone, particularly those with children entering high school for the first time. One such parent is...

Schools across Kingston and St. Andrew reopened smoothly on Monday (September 8), following adjustments to the 2025/26 academic calendar to accommodate the September 3 General Election. This was confirmed by Director of Regional Educational Services in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information for Region One, Ottis Brown. “The full resumption of schools in Region One got off to...

Primary schools across St. Elizabeth have placed literacy at the forefront of their teaching agenda as students were welcomed back on Monday, September 8, for the start of the 2025/2026 academic year. The institutions are determined to strengthen fluency and comprehension skills among the young minds of the parish this year by elevating their reading skills, which is also a...