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Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford, addresses Monday's (May 18) opening ceremony for the seventh annual Early Childhood Commission (ECC) Professional Development Institute (PDI) at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in St. James.

Gov’t Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Early Childhood Sector

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford, has reaffirmed the Government’s firm commitment to strengthening Jamaica’s early childhood sector through increased investment, expanded infrastructure, and greater access to trained teachers. Speaking...

Team Lead for the Ministry of Health and Wellness' Mobile Mental Health Service, Dr. Judith Leiba-Thomas, addresses students of Spot Valley High School in St. James during the Ministry’s Wellness Day: Child Conversation event at the institution on May 15.

Children Encouraged to Speak About Their Mental Health

Students of Bath Primary School in St. Thomas participate in hands-on activities during the Eastern Sons Boy Power Summit, held on May 14 at the institution.

Eastern Sons Summit Shapes Boys for Future Leadership

Winners of the Portland Primary Maths Quiz Competition, Buff Bay Primary, pose with their trophies and medals following the finals of the contest on May 7 at the Portland Social Development Commission parish office.

Buff Bay Primary Wins 2026 Portland Maths Quiz Competition

Minister of State in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, Hon. Krystal Lee (left), presents a gift package to mother Shaquan Nelson, who is holding her daughter, Rasheeda Henry, during a visit to the Glen Vincent Health Centre in St. Andrew on Friday (May 15).

Parents Urged to Focus on Children’s Emotional and Psychological Well-Being

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Denzil Thorpe (second left), and Director of the Male Empowerment Unit at the Bureau of Gender Affairs, Nashan Miller (left), observe as Kingston College programmers, Samuel Francis (second right) and Iveco Bryan, demonstrate their autonomous robot. The occasion was Friday

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Young Men Encouraged to Shape Future, Unlock Potential

Young men are being encouraged to resist negative societal pressures, and instead focus on shaping their future while unlocking their full potential. The call came from Minister of Culture, Gender, Entertainment and Sport, Hon. Olivia Grange, in remarks delivered by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Denzil Thorpe, during Friday’s (May 15) Growth Lab 1.0: Skills Discovery Workshop for Young Men....

Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President, Mark Malabver (left), converses with 2024 World Under-20 sprint relay gold medallist, Shanoya Douglas; and Chief Revenue Officer at Sagicor Life Jamaica and Director of the Sagicor Foundation, Mark Chisholm, during Tuesday

6 days ago SportYouth

Support Urged for Young Athletes At 2026 JTA/Sagicor Championships

Organisers of the 2026 Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA)/Sagicor National Athletics Championships are urging support for young athletes, particularly from parents and guardians, as they work to strengthen the development of track and field at the primary-school level. Chief Revenue Officer at Sagicor Life Jamaica and Director of the Sagicor Foundation, Mark Chisholm, underscored the importance of parental involvement in supporting...

Pro-Registrar and Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC), Dr. Eduardo Ali (centre), is in discussion with Principal of the St. Catherine-based Dinthill Technical High School, Anthony Garwood (left), and Head of the Mathematics Department at the school, Petrona Hemans-Mighty, during a visit to the institution on May 12 to observe the pilot of the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) Mathematics Module One.

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CXC Observes CTEC Mathematics Pilot At Dinthill Technical High

Officials from the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC), on Tuesday (May 12), observed candidates sitting the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC) Mathematics Module 1 at Dinthill Technical High School, as the regional examination body piloted the new qualification. CTEC is a new modular certification that allows students to complete subjects in smaller units tailored to their learning pace. The St. Catherine-based...

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Mark Malabver, delivers remarks during the launch of the 2026 Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA)/Sagicor National Athletics Championships on Tuesday (May 12) at the WBC Ben Hawthorne Conference Room in Kingston.

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JTA Explores Critical Illness Insurance Plan

President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA), Mark Malabver, says the organisation is exploring a critical illness insurance plan, in partnership with the Sagicor Group, to provide additional support for members. Speaking with JIS News during the launch of the JTA/Sagicor National Athletics Championships on May 12, at the WBC Ben Hawthorne Conference Room in Kingston, Mr. Malabver said the...

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2026 JTA/Sagicor Athletics Championships Launched

The 41st staging of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA)/Sagicor National Athletics Championships was officially launched on Tuesday (May 12), ahead of the June 26 to 27 event at the National Stadium. Organised by the JTA in partnership with the Sagicor Foundation, the championships will be held under the theme ‘It All Starts Here’. Representatives from the Ministry of Education, Skills,...

Literacy Coordinator for Barking Lodge Primary and Infant School, Mishkah Howard (left), presents a certificate of participation to Shantel Thomas of the Cheswick Branch Library, during Read Across Jamaica Day on May 5.

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Read Across Jamaica Day Encourages Creativity and Literacy At Barking Lodge Primary

Principal of Barking Lodge Primary and Infant School in St. Thomas, Tannia Johnson, is underscoring the importance of reading in shaping students’ academic success, creativity and personal development. Speaking during activities to mark Read Across Jamaica Day on May 5, the veteran educator said the initiative serves as an important platform to promote literacy, imagination and creative expression among students....

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, responds to questions during yesterday’s (May 6) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House in St. Andrew.

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Legislation to Be Amended to Make Adoption Easier

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says amendment to the country’s legislation that facilitates adoption, as well as administrative changes in the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA), will assist in making the adoption process less tedious. The Minister noted, too, that critical to the process is a framework around fostering....