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A student proudly displays a National Council on Drug Abuse (NCDA) awareness sign, during an educational session at Golden Grove All-Age School in St. Ann on June 25.

Students in St. Ann Better Equipped to Make Healthier Decisions

Students at Golden Grove All-Age School in St. Ann are better equipped to make safer and healthier decisions, following an educational initiative on June 25 aimed at strengthening fire-safety awareness and preventing substance misuse. The programme, organised by the NGD...

Nathan Clarke, winner of round one of the Junior Minister of Tourism Public Speaking Competition and student of Glenmuir High School, during his address on Friday (July 10) at AC Hotel Kingston.

Glenmuir High Student Elated for Winning First Round of Tourism Public Speaking Competition

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

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

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St. Thomas Safe School Programme Hailed as a Resounding Success

The inaugural staging of the St. Thomas Community Safety and Security Branch (CSSB) Safe School and Empowerment Programme has been hailed as a resoundingly successful initiative that fostered transformation, personal growth and self-discovery among participating students. The programme, which commenced in September 2025, was implemented through a partnership involving the St. Thomas CSSB of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), several...

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

Brown’s Town Primary School in St. Ann is celebrating another year of strong academic success, which was recognised during the institution’s school- leaving ceremony held at the Brown’s Town High School auditorium on July 2, under the theme, ‘We Remember, We Rise, We Rebuild: Resilient and Strong’. The graduating students joined the rest of their peers in Region Three of...

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).

1 week ago Local GovernmentYouth

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

1 week 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....

2 weeks ago EducationYouth

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

2 weeks ago EducationJustice and Constitutional AffairsYouth

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

2 weeks ago Youth

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...