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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.
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.

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...
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe.

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

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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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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.
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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 (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...
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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...
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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...
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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.”...
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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...
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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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