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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, delivers remarks during the screening of the Children of Shanghai documentary and a discussion forum on Monday (February 9) at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston.

Childcare Entities Urged to Strengthen Family-Based Care Systems

Childcare organisations are being urged to strengthen family-based care systems for vulnerable children as Jamaica continues efforts to improve outcomes for those in State care and at risk. The call came during the screening of the Children of Shanghai documentary...

Minister of State, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hon. Rhoda Moy Crawford (third left), speaking with students of May Day High School, during a visit to the institution in Manchester on Monday (February 9), to express condolences and offer support at the tragic passing of late grade-eight student, Lakeea Thompson.

Grief Counsellors Assigned to May Day High School

The road code test being administered to students at the Titchfield High School in Portland by the Island Traffic Authority on Friday, February 6.

31 Students at Titchfield High Sit Road Code Test

Students show off prizes won for best outfits at the Lawrence Tavern Primary School's Career Day event held on the school grounds in St. Andrew on Thursday (February 5), under the theme 'Big Dreams, Bright Futures: Learning Today, Leading Tomorrow’.

Lawrence Tavern Primary Students Encouraged to “Dream Big”

Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr. the Hon. Christopher Tufton.

Health Community Urged to Lobby for Regulation of Social Media Access Among Youth

Students at Falmouth All-Age School, in Trelawny, at play.

3 months ago EducationYouth

School Administrators Urged to Safeguard Well-Being of Students During Cold Weather

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MoESYI) is advising school administrators to take proactive steps to safeguard the comfort and well-being of students as Jamaica continues to experience cooler-than-normal temperatures due to a strong cold front. This unusual weather pattern has brought lower temperatures and gusty winds across the island, creating conditions that may affect students’ concentration and...

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, addresses the certificate presentation ceremony for participants in the second round of the Bloomberg Youth Climate Action Fund, held at the Montego Bay Cultural Centre in St. James on January 29.

3 months ago Climate ChangeYouth

Youth-Led Initiatives Strengthening Climate Resilience In Montego Bay

Mayor of Montego Bay, Councillor Richard Vernon, says youth‑led climate action initiatives are playing a pivotal role in strengthening community resilience, particularly as the city continues to grapple with the effects of climate change. “Hurricane Melissa was not an anomaly… it was a warning. But it also revealed our strength. In the storm’s aftermath, it was youth-led projects that kept...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

3 months ago Youth

Minister Morris Dixon Emphasises Modernised Adoption Framework to Support Vulnerable Children

Strengthening adoption, foster care and support for children with special needs has been identified as a national priority to ensure better outcomes for vulnerable children across Jamaica. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, emphasises the need to modernise Jamaica’s adoption framework in order to create more opportunities for children to transition into...

3 months ago EducationYouth

Education Minister Calls for Stronger Child Protection in Jamaica

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has called for stronger child protection measures in Jamaica, urging systemic reform and public vigilance against abuse and neglect. She was speaking during the Child Protection and Family Services Agency’s (CPFSA) 14th Annual Educational Achievement Awards Ceremony on Thursday (January 29) at the Terra Nova All-Suite...

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), engages in discussion with awardee, Lisa Smith (left) during the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) 14th Annual Educational Achievement Awards Ceremony on Thursday (January 29) at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston. Sharing in the moment are Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Gore Family Foundation, Christine Gore (second left); and CPFSA CEO, Laurette Adams-Thomas.

3 months ago EducationYouth

Wards of the State Encouraged to Embrace Their Potential and Pursue Success

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has encouraged wards of the State to embrace their potential, remain resilient, and walk confidently toward success. She was speaking during the 14th Annual Educational Achievement Awards Ceremony hosted by the Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) on Thursday (January 29) at the Terra Nova...

Residents of Bath, St. Thomas, attend a community forum at the Bath Primary School on January 28.

3 months ago CommunityEducationYouth

Bath Primary School Stages First Community Forum

To bridge the gap between school and community, Bath Primary School in St. Thomas has taken a proactive step by staging its first community forum. Held on the school compound on Wednesday (January 28), the event brought together representatives from various government and non-government agencies for an evening of information sharing and conversation. Principal, Devmarie Blake-Brown, remarked that, “as an...

Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris Ghartey, delivers remarks during the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) In Action Expo, held on Thursday (January 29) at the Chinese Benevolent Association in St. Andrew.

3 months ago EducationSkillsYouth

NET Executive Director Urges Students to Embrace Critical Thinking

Executive Director of the National Education Trust (NET), Latoya Harris Ghartey, is urging students across Jamaica to move beyond rote learning and embrace the transformative power of critical thinking. Speaking during the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) In Action Expo held Thursday (January 29) at the Chinese Benevolent Association in St. Andrew, Mrs. Harris Ghartey described the student...