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Latest Fitch Rating Indicative of Jamaica’s Robust Governance – Minister Morris Dixon
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says Jamaica’s latest credit grading by Fitch Ratings reflects the country’s robust governance, significant progress in debt reduction and a favourable economic growth trajectory. The globally...
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National Career Awareness Week Slated for February 9-14
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information in collaboration with the HEART/NSTA Trust, Junior Achievement Jamaica and CHOICES, will host National Career Awareness Week 2025 from February 9-14 under the theme: ‘Career Success through Self Development’. This annual observance aims to empower students at all levels to make informed career choices and enhance their future through education, entrepreneurship and...
Murders Down 13 Per Cent Since January
The country has recorded a 13 per cent decline in murders since the start of the year when compared to the corresponding period in 2024. Providing an update at the post-Cabinet press briefing on Wednesday, February 5 at Jamaica House, Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, said Jamaica continues to experience a...
Government Discussing Recent Developments in US
The Government is discussing recent developments in the United States (US) and their potential impact on Jamaica, says Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. Days after US President, Donald Trump, took office on January 20, he ordered a global freeze on foreign aid for 90 days to allow for a review. This...
Early Success for Grade 7 Academy Programme
The Grade 7 Academy, which has been operational at Holy Trinity High School in Kingston since September, is already reporting progress in student performance. The programme, spearheaded by St. Michael’s College in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, offers an adjusted curriculum focused on remedial reading, writing and numeracy. Student *Anthony Brown, who is enrolled in...
Grade 7 Academy Strengthening Literacy and Numeracy at Two High Schools
Grade seven students at Holy Trinity High School in Kingston and Newell High in St. Elizabeth are benefitting from an intervention aimed at strengthening their skills in literacy and numeracy. The Grade 7 Academy, which is spearheaded by St. Michael’s College in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, offers an adjusted curriculum focusing on remedial reading,...
US$30 Million Allocated to Upgrade Laboratories in Schools
A sum of US$30 million has been allocated by the Government to upgrade school laboratories across Jamaica, with the goal of improving the quality of education and preparing students for careers in the health sector. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, made the disclosure at the Health and Wellness Career Expo and...