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Regional Director in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Sophia Forbes-Hall (right), looks at a bottle of tomato jelly, during a visit to the Ewarton High School booth, at the National School Garden Exhibition 2026, held recently at the José Martí Technical High School in St. Catherine. The booth is being manned by student Aleya Thompson (left), while other officials and students look on.

Role of School Gardens in Strengthening Food Security, Healthy Living Highlighted

The importance of school gardens in strengthening food security, healthy living and environmental sustainability was underscored during the recently held National School Garden Grand Exhibition 2026. Held at the José Martí Technical High School in St. Catherine, under the theme...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the Rotary Club of St. Andrew's 60th Installation Ceremony held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (July 7).

Special Education Diagnostic Centre in Portland to Open September

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (left), engages with Immaculate Conception High School graduates Shevanese Lopez (second left) and Khaydene Campbell, at the school's graduation ceremony held at the institution in Kingston on Sunday (July 5). The students, who attended institutions in western Jamaica, transferred to Immaculate to continue their studies following the passage of Hurricane Melissa last October. Sharing the moment is Principal of Immaculate Conception High School, Stacey Reynolds.

Dr. Troupe Commends Resilient Western Jamaica Students at Immaculate High

Programme Coordinator for the inaugural St. Thomas Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB) Safe School and Empowerment Programme, Corporal Dwight Henry, delivers an overview during the initiative's closing ceremony at the Anglican Church Hall in Morant Bay, St. Thomas, on July 2. The programme was implemented through a partnership involving the Jamaica Constabulary Force's St. Thomas CSSB, several high schools in the parish and key stakeholders, with a focus on youth empowerment, leadership development and violence prevention.

St. Thomas Safe School Programme Hailed as a Resounding Success

Graduating students of Brown's Town Primary School march proudly into the auditorium of Brown's Town High School for their school-leaving ceremony held July 2.

Brown’s Town Primary School Graduates Encouraged to Embrace Next Chapter of Educational Journey

Chief Executive Officer of the Social Development Commission, Omar Frith (back row, second left), shares a moment with key stakeholders and students at the Hanover Youth Entrepreneurship awards ceremony, at S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday (July 3).

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Students Generate More Than $850,000 in Sales Through SDC Entrepreneurship Programme

A new wave of entrepreneurial passion and talent has emerged among Hanover's youth, with students generating more than $850,000 in sales through the Social Development Commission (SDC) and Infiniti Co-operative Credit Union Youth Entrepreneurship Programme. The three-month initiative culminated in an awards ceremony at S Hotel in Montego Bay, St. James, on Friday (July 3), where participants were recognised for...

Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Terry-Ann Thomas Gayle (right), shares a photo opportunity with (back row, from left) Jodi Ann Mullings; Vice Principal, St. Mary

7 days ago EducationYouth

PHOTOS: IXL Usage Recognition Event

Acting Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Terry-Ann Thomas Gayle (right), shares a photo opportunity with (back row, from left) Jodi Ann Mullings; Vice Principal, St. Mary's College, Annmarie James; Akeem Mitchell; Christine Howell; Chief Executive Officer, e-Learning Jamaica, Andrew Lee; Oral Gayle; Community Relations Education Officer, Kereen Reid; Monique Davis-Porter; and Principal, St....

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Granville Primary and Infant School Therapeutic Playroom Officially Opened

Students at Granville Primary and Infant School in Trelawny will now have access to dedicated therapeutic support, following the recent opening of a specially designed play therapy room aimed at promoting their emotional, social and psychological well-being. The facility was established through a partnership involving the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Food For the Poor Jamaica and the...

State Minister in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marissa Dalrymple-Philibert, delivers the keynote address during the Ministry

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Students Encouraged to Embrace Principles of Fairness, Honesty and Respect

State Minister in the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Hon. Marisa Dalrymple-Philibert, is encouraging students to embrace the principles of fairness, honesty and respect, noting that justice begins with the choices they make each day. She was addressing students during the Ministry's Justice Day in Schools outreach programme at Yallahs High School in St. Thomas, on Tuesday (June 30)....

Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr (left), converses with (from second left) artiste, Ryan Bailey; media personality Emprezz Golding; and Senior Lecturer in Social Anthropology in the Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Dr. Herbert Gayle. The occasion was the NPSC

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PHOTOS: Men Who Mentor Programme Graduation Ceremony

Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr (left), converses with (from second left) artiste, Ryan Bailey; media personality Emprezz Golding; and Senior Lecturer in Social Anthropology in the Department of Sociology, Psychology and Social Work at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Dr. Herbert Gayle. The occasion was the NPSC's Men Who Mentor...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, greets Principal of Thompson Town High School in Clarendon, Dr. Elton Johnson, during the institution

2 weeks ago EducationYouth

Thompson Town High to Get $15M Smart Greenhouse Lab

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information will be investing $15 million to establish a smart greenhouse laboratory at Thompson Town High School in Clarendon during the 2027/28 academic year. This was announced by Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kasan Troupe, during her address at the institution’s school-leaving ceremony on Tuesday (June 30). For the upcoming academic year, Dr. Troupe announced...

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan, delivers remarks at Gaynstead High School’s valedictory service, held at the Shortwood Teachers’ College in Kingston, on Wednesday (July 1).

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High-School Graduates Urged to Explore Options at HEART/NSTA Trust

Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan, has urged graduating high-school students to explore options for technical and vocational training as they plan for the next step of their educational journey. “As you get into your summer holidays, I want you… to think carefully about the decisions you are about to make in...