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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, responds to a question during Wednesday’s (February 19) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, responds to a question during Wednesday’s (February 19) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Gov’t Committed to Curbing Gender-Based Violence

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to curbing gender-based violence. “I know, as an Administration, we have done a lot of work, legislatively and otherwise, in terms...
Acting Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Terry-Ann Thomas Gayle, delivers greetings on behalf of Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. during Sunday’s (February 9) National Careers Awareness Week Church Service. The service was held at Meadowbrook United Church in St. Andrew under the theme: ‘Career Success through Self Development’.
Acting Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Terry-Ann Thomas Gayle, delivers greetings on behalf of Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. during Sunday’s (February 9) National Careers Awareness Week Church Service. The service was held at Meadowbrook United Church in St. Andrew under the theme: ‘Career Success through Self Development’.

PHOTOS: National Careers Awareness Week Church Service
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addressing today’s (February 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addressing today’s (February 5) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Murders Down 13 Per Cent Since January
Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (January 29) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (January 29) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Government Discussing Recent Developments in US
Grade 7 Academy Instructional Leader, Dr. Faith Alexander, addresses the launch of the Grade 7 Academy at Holy Trinity High School in Kingston, on Thursday (January 23).
Grade 7 Academy Instructional Leader, Dr. Faith Alexander, addresses the launch of the Grade 7 Academy at Holy Trinity High School in Kingston, on Thursday (January 23).

Early Success for Grade 7 Academy Programme

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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...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers remarks during the launch of the Grade 7 Academy at Holy Trinity High School in Kingston on Thursday (January 23).
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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,...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), converses with the Secretary of Health, Republic of the Philippines, Dr. Teodoro Herbosa, during the Health and Wellness Career Expo and Employment Fair, on Wednesday (January 22), at the University of the West Indies, Mona Campus.
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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...
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The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has opened an office in St. Thomas, located at 3B Wharf Road, Morant Bay, which will serve residents and other stakeholders in eastern parishes.
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Jamaica Information Service Expands Offices to Morant Bay

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has opened a new regional office in St. Thomas, further expanding its capacity to provide timely and accurate government information to citizens islandwide.  The new office, located in the parish capital, Morant Bay, aims to strengthen the agency’s presence in eastern Jamaica and improve the delivery of public information services.   It will serve as a...
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Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right), observes as student of Jamaica House Basic School, J’Mira McKenzie, navigates a OneTab tablet, at the handover ceremony for 1,500 OneTab tablets donated by the Project for the Advancement of Childhood Education (PACE) Canada, in collaboration with local partners, at Jamaica China Goodwill Infant School I, in Kingston, on Tuesday (January 7). Also observing (from right) are Executive Director of the National Education Trust, Latoya Harris-Ghartey; President of PACE Canada, Diana Burke; and Principal of Jamaica House Basic School, Veronica Parkinson-Burnett.
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1,500 Tablets Donated to Early-Childhood Institutions

One thousand five hundred OneTab Tablets have been donated to early-childhood institutions across Jamaica by the Project for the Advancement of Childhood Education (PACE) Canada, in collaboration with local partners. The devices, valued at US$88,400, were handed over during a ceremony held at Jamaica China Goodwill Infant School I in Kingston, on Tuesday (January 7). Presentations were made to three...
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Deputy Chief Education Officer, Core Curriculum and Support Services, Winnie Berry, addresses the second annual ZED Jamaica Technologies conference, at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel, on January 7.
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ZED Jamaica Technologies Commended for Support in Advancing STEM Education

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is applauding ZED Jamaica Technologies and its partners for their unwavering commitment and support to advancing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education in the country. “Your dedication has been pivotal in shaping a generation of thinkers, innovators and problem-solvers. As we work towards a more agile and impactful education system, STEM...
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Ministry Hosts Annual Special Education Conference on January 10

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information will host the Annual Special Education Conference and Workshops on Friday, January 10, 2025. This event will take place at Church Teachers’ College in Mandeville, Manchester, under the theme ‘Comprehensive Approaches to the Transitioning of Students with Special Needs’. It will be staged in partnership with the Board of Management and the...
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