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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, looks at toys and cards placed on the desk of late Rosemount Primary and Infant School student, Shannon Gordon, during a visit to the school in St. Catherine on Tuesday (October 7). The four-year-old was one of five people killed in a mass shooting incident in Commodore in Linstead on Sunday night (October 5). In the background are Principal of the school, Malaika Sinclair Bailey, and Shannon
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, looks at toys and cards placed on the desk of late Rosemount Primary and Infant School student, Shannon Gordon, during a visit to the school in St. Catherine on Tuesday (October 7). The four-year-old was one of five people killed in a mass shooting incident in Commodore in Linstead on Sunday night (October 5). In the background are Principal of the school, Malaika Sinclair Bailey, and Shannon's classmates.

“We Are Here with You” – Minister Morris Dixon Assures Rosemount Primary and Infant School Community

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information will continue to provide grief counselling and other support to students and teachers at the Rosemount Primary and Infant School. Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, gave the commitment...
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right, standing), and Co-Founder of ‘iamtheCODE’ (IATC) Caribbean, Mariéme McIntosh Robinson (left, standing), observe as Founder of the ‘iamtheCODE’ global initiative, Lady Mariéme Jamme (left, seated), and Co-Founder of iamtheCODE Caribbean (IATCC), Nadeen Matthews Blair, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalise the implementation of a 12-week digital, coding and leadership programme for underserved Jamaican youth. The MOU was signed during the recent (IATCC) press launch at S Hotel in Kingston.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right, standing), and Co-Founder of ‘iamtheCODE’ (IATC) Caribbean, Mariéme McIntosh Robinson (left, standing), observe as Founder of the ‘iamtheCODE’ global initiative, Lady Mariéme Jamme (left, seated), and Co-Founder of iamtheCODE Caribbean (IATCC), Nadeen Matthews Blair, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalise the implementation of a 12-week digital, coding and leadership programme for underserved Jamaican youth. The MOU was signed during the recent (IATCC) press launch at S Hotel in Kingston.

Jamaica Becomes 89th Nation to Launch UN-Endorsed ‘iamtheCODE’ Youth Empowerment Initiative
National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) Interim Director/Principal, Keriffe Clark, addresses Monday’s (October 6) Presentation Ceremony for 263 school leaders, at AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston.
National College for Educational Leadership (NCEL) Interim Director/Principal, Keriffe Clark, addresses Monday’s (October 6) Presentation Ceremony for 263 school leaders, at AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston.

263 School Leaders Trained
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (front row, fourth left), is joined by (from left) Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kasan Troupe; President and Chief Executive Officer of Christel House International, David Harris; Chief Executive Officer of Christel House Jamaica, Taneshia Stoney Dryden; Co-Founder of Christel House Jamaica, Hon. Sally Porteous; and student, Shavary McFarlane, in the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the high-school building at Christel House Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (October 7). Observing in the second row (from left) are Councillor for the Spanish Town Division, Christopher Shackleford; Principal, Jason Scott; Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle; Board Chairman, Hon. Steadman Fuller; and Parliamentary Secretary in the Education Ministry, Senator Marlon Morgan.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (front row, fourth left), is joined by (from left) Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kasan Troupe; President and Chief Executive Officer of Christel House International, David Harris; Chief Executive Officer of Christel House Jamaica, Taneshia Stoney Dryden; Co-Founder of Christel House Jamaica, Hon. Sally Porteous; and student, Shavary McFarlane, in the ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially open the high-school building at Christel House Jamaica in Twickenham Park, St. Catherine, on Tuesday (October 7). Observing in the second row (from left) are Councillor for the Spanish Town Division, Christopher Shackleford; Principal, Jason Scott; Acting Chief Education Officer, Terry-Ann Thomas-Gayle; Board Chairman, Hon. Steadman Fuller; and Parliamentary Secretary in the Education Ministry, Senator Marlon Morgan.

Christel House Jamaica Opens State-of-the-Art High School
Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Kerensia Morrison, delivers remarks during the recent World Teachers’ Day news conference at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston. World Teachers’ Day was observed globally on Sunday (October 5) under the theme ‘Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession’.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Kerensia Morrison, delivers remarks during the recent World Teachers’ Day news conference at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston. World Teachers’ Day was observed globally on Sunday (October 5) under the theme ‘Recasting Teaching as a Collaborative Profession’.

Teaching Thrives on Collaboration – State Minister

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Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck (right), is in discussion with Charlemont High School students, during a Justice Day in Schools tour stop at the St. Catherine-based institution on September 26. Listening (from left) are: Monique Williams, Jhenae Kelly, Mayan Crawford, and Twaine Perry.
Education

Minister Chuck Urges Peace and Unity among Students

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Delroy Chuck, is urging love and unity among students to create peace in schools and the wider society.  “It is very important that you take care of one another, that you love one another and you grow together in peace and harmony,” he said.   The Minister was addressing a Justice Day in Schools...
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Special Needs Coordinator at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Nicolette Thompson (right), and Children’s Officer at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Jesanya Scale-Menzies (second right), view a recycled waste display at the Mustard Seed Communities’ annual Education Expo, held on Friday (Oct. 3) at Jerusalem Apostle in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Caregiver at My Father’s House, Shammia Reid (left), highlights the features of the display. Joining them is Principal of Mustard Seed Communities, Marsha Bowen Latouche. The expo was held under the theme: ‘Explore the Abilities within the Disability’.
Education

Mustard Seed Communities Education Expo (Photos)

Special Needs Coordinator at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Nicolette Thompson (right), and Children’s Officer at the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), Jesanya Scale-Menzies (second right), view a recycled waste display at the Mustard Seed Communities’ annual Education Expo, held on Friday (Oct. 3) at Jerusalem Apostle in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Caregiver at My...
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Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan (second left), applauds as Ambassador of Japan to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi (4th left), hands over the keys for a bus valued at over US$ 42,000, to Principal of the Clarendon-based Rest Primary and Infant School, Dr. Sandra Smith (4th right), during a ceremony held at the institution on October 2. Other sharing the moment (from left) are: Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Western, Lothan Cousins; Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris-Ghartey; Chairman of the school board, Beverley Boothe; and students.
EducationForeign AffairsInformationSkillsYouth

Clarendon-Based Rest Primary and Infant Gets School Bus from Japan

Students at the Clarendon-based Rest Primary and Infant School now have safer and more reliable transportation following the donation of a bus valued at over US$42,000 by the Japanese Government.  The 15-seater Toyota Hiace bus was handed over to the school on Thursday  (Oct. 2), by Japan’s Ambassador to Jamaica, His Excellency Yasuhiro Atsumi.  The donation was made under Japan’s...
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President, Northern Caribbean University, Professor Lincoln Edwards.
EducationSkills

NCU President Wants Church Spaces to Be Converted Into Learning Centres

President of Northern Caribbean University (NCU), Professor Lincoln Edwards, is calling for a partnership between the Government and churches to convert their spaces into learning centres. He posited that these centres can be used to engage more young people in areas such as technology and equip them for the future. Professor Edwards made the call during the Caribbean Maritime University...
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President of the Munro College Old Boys Association, Victor Tomlinson.
EducationYouth

MCOBA Hosts Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Oct. 12

The Munro College Old Boys Association (MCOBA) will host its 2025 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on Sunday, October 12, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel. The event, which will take the form of a celebratory brunch, is not only a tribute to distinguished individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Jamaica and the Munro College community, but also a vital...
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