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12th Virtual Global Leadership Summit Slated for March 27

The 12th Global Leadership Summit (GLS) Jamaica will be held virtually on Thursday (March 27) under the distinguished patronage of Governor General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen. The Summit, being hosted by the Global Leadership Network (GLN)...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third right), shares a moment with members of the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI), and five honourees during the WLI’s International Women’s Day Brunch and Awards held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Sunday (March 9). From left are: Co-chair of the WLI, Roxann Linton; Executive Director of the American Friends of Jamaica, Caron Chung; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lillan Limited, Andrea Cowan; Managing Director of Jamaica Stock Exchange, Dr. Marlene Street-Forrest; Bishop of Dover, the Rt. Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin; Communications Strategist and Philanthropist, Donette Chin-Loy Chang; and Chair of WLI, Grace Burnett.

Women’s Representation Matters – Senator Morris Dixon

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses today’s (March 4) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

Lowest Number of Murders in a Month Since 2000

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (February 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

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, addresses the audience at the fourth Jamaica Creative Career Expo held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston, on Tuesday (February 25). The Expo was hosted by the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport and highlighted careers in the creative industry.

Education Minister Highlights Alternative Career Pathways

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, speaks at the micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) Business Roadshow held at the JUICI Empowerment Park in Clarendon on Thursday, February 20.

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MSMEs Urged to Take Advantage of Business Roadshows

Minister of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, is calling on micro, small and medium-sized enterprise (MSME) operators to take full advantage of the Ministry’s Business Roadshows, which are designed to provide them with valuable growth opportunities. Speaking at the second Roadshow of the year held earlier today (February 20) at the JUICI Empowerment Park in Clarendon,...

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

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275 NHT Smart Energy Loan Applications Approved

A total of 275 applications have been approved under the National Housing Trust (NHT) Smart energy loan facility. This was disclosed by Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, during Wednesday’s (February19) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. Under the facility, homeowners can access up to $1.5 million to instal energy-saving technology. These...

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.

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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 of having the shelters for women, in terms of the sexual harassment policy; and I should note that this week...

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’.

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PHOTOS: National Careers Awareness Week Church Service

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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...

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.

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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...

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.

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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...