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More Focus on Transformation Agenda at the Education Ministry in 2025 – PS

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, said 2025 is set to be a transformative year, marked by good relations, professional growth and fiscal accountability. In her New Year’s message, she pointed out...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during Immaculate Conception High School’s prize giving ceremony on Wednesday (December 18).

Minister Encourages Immaculate High Students to Explore Careers of the Future

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the HEART/NSTA Trust certification ceremony for employees of Ripton Infrastructure Limited, held on Saturday (December 14), at a commercial complex located at 45 Hope Road in Kingston.

HEART/NSTA Trust Certifies Ripton Infrastructure Employees in Various Skills Areas

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a session on the final day of the Tech Beach Retreat, which was held at Secrets Resort in St. James on Friday (December 6).

PHOTOS: Minister Morris Dixon at Tech Beach Retreat

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MOEYI), Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (second right, seated), shares a moment with finalists in the LASCO/ MOEYI/Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) Teacher, Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Teacher and Principal of the Year Awards, at the Ministry’s National Heroes Circle offices in Kingston on Tuesday (December 3). Others in the front row (from left) are Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the LASCO Chin Foundation, Professor Rosalea Hamilton; CEO of the JTC, Dr. Winsome Gordon; and President of the JTC, Dr. Joseph Thomas.

PHOTOS: Education Minister Meets Finalists in Lasco/MOEYI/JTC Teacher, TVET Teacher and Principal of the Year Awards

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) Parenting and AI Forum on November 27, at the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library.

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First AI Lab to Be Established by End of 2025

Plans are under way for the establishment of the island’s first artificial intelligence (AI) lab by the end of 2025 as part of the Government’s digital transformation strategy. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, made the disclosure at the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) Parenting and AI Forum on November 27, at...

Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, speaking during the launch of the entity’s Skills on Demand App. The software was unveiled during Wednesday’s (November 27) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.

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HEART/NSTA Trust Launches Skills on Demand App

The HEART/NSTA Trust on Wednesday (November 27) launched its ‘Skills on Demand App’, which will connect skilled professionals with potential employers and clients. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, announced the initiative during his 2024/25 Budget Debate presentation in the House of Representatives in March. Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, said the app’s launch marks a...

Acting Senior Director for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Henry Gray.

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HEART/NSTA Trust Set to Revolutionise Operations

Acting Senior Director for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) at the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Henry Gray, says the entity is set to revolutionise its operations, foster efficiency and significantly reduce costs. Dr. Gray informed JIS News that with the ‘Digital First’ transformational strategy in place, “over the next four years, we expect to see some significant changes within the organisation.”...

Deputy Managing Director for Corporate Support at the HEART/NSTA Trust, William Malabver, discusses the five pillars that will guide the entity’s digital transformation strategy, during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (November 20).

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HEART/NSTA Trust’s Digital Transformation Strategy to Be Guided by Five Pillars

The HEART/NSTA Trust’s ‘Digital First’ transformational strategy, which aims to enhance customer satisfaction and drive organisational efficiency, will be guided by five pillars. In his presentation during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (November 20), the Trust’s Deputy Managing Director for Corporate Support, William Malabver, said the pillars that “will support the digital transformation are our front...

Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (November 20).

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HEART/NSTA Trust Places TVET at Forefront

The HEART/NSTA Trust has implemented a forward-thinking digital transformation strategy, dubbed ‘Digital First’, placing Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) at the forefront of Jamaica’s educational and economic growth initiatives. Speaking during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’ on Wednesday (November 20), Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, explained that “the Digital First strategy is...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), tries out the Smart Board in a Smart Lab at the Morant Bay Primary School, during a tour on Thursday (November 14. Observing (from left) are: Principal, Fay Lindsay and Literacy Coordinator, Juline Williams.

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Education Minister Underscores Importance of Partnerships in the Sector

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has underscored the importance of private sector and community partnerships in driving the education sector forward. The newly minted Minister toured four schools in St. Thomas on Thursday (November 14), where she observed significant private sector donations at two of the institutions. “I went to probably...

Director General of the Planning Institute of Jamaica, Dr. Wayne Henry (at podium), addresses the audience during Thursday’s (November 14) launch of the 2023 Violence Against Children and Youth Survey at the S Hotel in Kingston.

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New Data on Violence Against Children to Inform National Plan of Action

The Government will be utilising the newly launched Violence Against Children and Youth Survey (VACS) 2023, to inform the National Plan of Action for an integrated response to children and violence. This will be done through the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information and the Planning Institute of Jamaica (PIOJ). The survey revealed that sexual violence in childhood is...