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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.
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.
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.

First AI Lab to Be Established by End of 2025
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.
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.

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

HEART/NSTA Trust Set to Revolutionise Operations
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).
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).

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

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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...
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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...
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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...
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Government Senator, Kavan Gayle, makes his contribution to the 2024/25 State of the Nation Debate in the Senate recently.
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Senator Calls for Skills Gap Assessment of Workforce

Government Senator, Kavan Gayle, is calling for a skills gap assessment of the domestic workforce, to identify the specific competencies that are in demand across industries. He made the suggestion while outlining several policy recommendations that can be undertaken regarding the introduction of overseas workers to support the local labour force, during the 2024/25 State of the Nation Debate in...
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Gov’t Ensuring International Standards on Higher Education

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information remains firmly committed to ensuring that the island’s tertiary institutions deliver education that meets international standards and prepares students for a dynamic and interconnected world. “We understand that in doing so, we empower our young people to become innovators, leaders and contributors to national and regional progress,” said Assistant Chief Education Officer...
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Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Vice President for Exports, Sonja Linton.
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TVET Key in Attracting Investments – JAMPRO

Jamaica Promotions Corporation (JAMPRO) Vice President for Exports, Sonja Linton, has highlighted the importance of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in enhancing the country’s competitiveness and attracting the level of investments needed to grow the economy. “Investors seeking to establish operations in Jamaica’s key industries need to know that there is not only a ready pool of highly...
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Managing Director, HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, speaks during Wednesday’s (November 6) post-Cabinet press briefing, at Jamaica House.
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HEART/NSTA Trust to Spearhead Series of Activities for Youth Month

The HEART/NSTA Trust will be spearheading a series of activities for Youth Month, being observed throughout November. Managing Director, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, provided details during Wednesday’s (November 6) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House. The Trust will be mobilising teams to target youth ‘Pon Di Corna’ across Jamaica for career counselling and recruitment. Dr. Ingleton explained that the aim is...
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