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Trainees of the Autism and Developmental Needs Skills Training for Caregivers and Families programme, at the St. Ann's Bay Regional Hospital in St. Ann, on Wednesday, September 10. They are joined by Educators and organisers, among other stakeholders.

More Emphasis Being Placed on Children with Autism

Jamaica’s capacity to identify and support children with autism has been bolstered by a groundbreaking three-year training initiative that continued into its second phase at the St. Ann's Bay Regional Hospital in St. Ann, on Wednesday, September 10. Dubbed the...

Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby, addresses the Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation’s (KSAMC) General Sitting of Council at the Corporation’s downtown Kingston offices on Tuesday (Sept. 9).

Over $4.6 Million in Property Taxes Collected by KSAMC

Principal of Lucea Primary School in Hanover, Yasmin Anderson-Jackson

Lucea and Esher Primary Chart Strategic Course for Academic Excellence in 2025/26

Students at the Rusea’s High School in Lucea, Hanover, head to their classrooms on the first day of the 2025/26 academic year on Monday (September 8).

Rusea’s Parents Urged to Strengthen Partnership with Teachers

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third right), participates in a planting ceremony during Shortwood Teachers' College’s 140th Anniversary Media Launch on Wednesday (September 10). The event was held at the College’s main campus in St. Andrew. Other participants (from left) are College Principal, Nadine Molloy; Cabinet Secretary, Hon. Audrey Sewell; students, Damalie Rowe and Tahj Alexander; and Chairman, Grantley Stephenson.

Shortwood Teachers’ College Celebrates 140 Years of Educational Leadership

Assistant Chief Education Officer, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Nadine Simms.

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Education Ministry Investing in Literacy and Numeracy Technology

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information will be investing in technology to improve literacy and numeracy among students, including those with special needs. Assistant Chief Education Officer of the Media Services Unit in the Ministry, Dr. Nadine Simms, made the disclosure during a recent interview on the Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Get the Facts’ television programme. She said...

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Education Ministry Expanding Digital Toolkit to Enhance Classroom Engagement

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is actively integrating digital resources into classrooms to foster greater interactivity, engagement, and access to quality learning experiences. Assistant Chief Education Officer of the Media Services Unit in the Ministry, Dr. Nadine Simms, says this is being done through the digital education strategy. “The Ministry’s digital strategy is about integrating information and...

Principal of Black River High School in St. Elizabeth, Christopher Romans, engages a grade-seven class on Monday (September 8) as the institution officially commenced the 2025/26 academic year.

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Black River High Prioritising Stem Delivery for 2025/26 Academic Year

Students attending Black River High School in St. Elizabeth are being strategically positioned with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) as the institution commenced classes on Monday (September 8) marking the start of the 2025/26 academic year. Robotics and coding will be among the key features of this year’s curriculum, providing students with opportunities to build critical...

Principal of the Ocho Rios Primary School in St. Ann, Suzette Barnes Wilson

5 months ago EducationYouth

Smooth Start to New School Year in St. Ann

Several schools across the parish of St. Ann are reporting a smooth and promising start to the new academic year, including high turnout. Administrators noted that while the September 8 opening day brought the usual early-year logistical challenges, the overall mood was buoyant and the preparation evident. Teachers and students appeared ready to tackle the new term with enthusiasm, signalling...

Students at Black River High in St. Elizabeth gather for devotions on the first day of the new academic year on Monday (September 8).

5 months ago EducationYouth

St. Elizabeth Parents Optimistic as New School Year Gets Under Way

The first day of the new academic year on Monday (September 8) was welcomed with excitement and optimism by several parents in St. Elizabeth, who are hopeful about their children's opportunities for new knowledge and experiences. For some parents, the day represented an important milestone, particularly those with children entering high school for the first time. One such parent is...

Director of Regional Educational Services in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information for Region One, Ottis Brown.

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Smooth Reopening of Kingston and St. Andrew Schools After Election-Driven Calendar Adjustment

Schools across Kingston and St. Andrew reopened smoothly on Monday (September 8), following adjustments to the 2025/26 academic calendar to accommodate the September 3 General Election. This was confirmed by Director of Regional Educational Services in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information for Region One, Ottis Brown. “The full resumption of schools in Region One got off to...

Principal of Crawford Primary & Infant School in St. Elizabeth, Shellian Madden (left), engages students in a devotional exercise at the start of the 2025/2026 academic year on Monday, September 8.

5 months ago EducationYouth

Primary Schools in St. Elizabeth to Prioritise Literacy

Primary schools across St. Elizabeth have placed literacy at the forefront of their teaching agenda as students were welcomed back on Monday, September 8, for the start of the 2025/2026 academic year. The institutions are determined to strengthen fluency and comprehension skills among the young minds of the parish this year by elevating their reading skills, which is also a...