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

Reducing Absenteeism is Essential to Achieving Equity in Education System – Minister

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says that reducing absenteeism is essential to achieving equity and transformation in Jamaica’s education system. “This is such a big deal, because when our children miss...
Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green, embraces Old England Primary School student, Sanique Thompson, during the recent function to commemorate the 132nd anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Right Excellent Norman Washington Manley, held in Roxborough, Manchester.
Custos of Manchester, Hon. Garfield Green, embraces Old England Primary School student, Sanique Thompson, during the recent function to commemorate the 132nd anniversary of the birth of National Hero, the Right Excellent Norman Washington Manley, held in Roxborough, Manchester.

National Heroes Must Be Celebrated in Schools – Custos Green
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a Back-to-School Conference for principals and vice-principals from Region 2, covering Portland, St. Thomas and St. Mary, held at Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Tuesday (July 15). She is joined by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a Back-to-School Conference for principals and vice-principals from Region 2, covering Portland, St. Thomas and St. Mary, held at Hideaway at Royalton Blue Waters in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Tuesday (July 15). She is joined by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe.

Students at NSLIP Schools to Receive Breakfast and Lunch Daily Starting September
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), presents a special gift basket to student of Barking Lodge Primary and Infant School in St. Thomas, Cordelia Nicholson, who achieved 100 per cent in Language Arts in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) exam, at a Back-to-School Conference for Principals and Vice-principals from Region 2 (Portland, St. Thomas and St. Mary), held at Hideaway at Royalton Blue Water in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Tuesday, July 15). Sharing the moment (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Principal of Barking Lodge Primary and Infant School, Tannia Johnson; and Language Arts teacher of Barking Lodge Primary and Infant School, Tracia Ann Hunt-Sylva.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), presents a special gift basket to student of Barking Lodge Primary and Infant School in St. Thomas, Cordelia Nicholson, who achieved 100 per cent in Language Arts in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) exam, at a Back-to-School Conference for Principals and Vice-principals from Region 2 (Portland, St. Thomas and St. Mary), held at Hideaway at Royalton Blue Water in Falmouth, Trelawny, on Tuesday, July 15). Sharing the moment (from left) are Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe; Principal of Barking Lodge Primary and Infant School, Tannia Johnson; and Language Arts teacher of Barking Lodge Primary and Infant School, Tracia Ann Hunt-Sylva.

Fewer Testing Days for PEP Students
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

Education Minister Calls for National Push to Strengthen Literacy at Primary Level

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Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining, Hon. Floyd Green, delivers the keynote address at the St. Thomas Agricultural Show held recently at the Rudolph Elder Park in Morant Bay.
AgricultureYouth

Agriculture Ministry to Pump $5 Million into Agribusiness Pitch Competition

Impressed by the quality of the presentations in the 2025 Rural Youth Economic Empowerment Programme (RYEEP) National Agribusiness pitch competition, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Mining Ministry plans to boost the prize package to $5 million. There were two winners for this year’s inaugural staging, with each winner copping $1 million each. “We launched it (the competition) last year and I...
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United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Caribbean Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, Jenny Karlsen, addresses the launch of the National Population and Sustainable Development Policy (NPSDP), held on World Population Day, Friday (July 11), at AC Hotel by Marriott, in Kingston.
DevelopmentForeign AffairsVision 2030Youth

Jamaica Commended for Launch of National Population and Sustainable Development Policy

Jamaica has been commended by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) for launching its National Population and Sustainable Development Policy (NPSDP). Caribbean Deputy Director and Officer-in-Charge, UNFPA, Jenny Karlsen, said the new policy is a clear signal of Jamaica's intent to proactively shape its demographic future, grounded in evidence, equity and national values as well as human rights, gender equality...
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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, addresses the official ground-breaking ceremony for the Pedro Plains Irrigation Expansion Project in Short Hills, St. Elizabeth on Friday (July 11). 
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Rural School Bus Programme Will Promote Discipline, Positive Values

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Rural School Bus Programme is a transformational initiative, that will not only ensure a safer and more comfortable environment for students, but also promote discipline and positive values.  “It’s one thing to talk about the economics, but it’s another thing to talk about the defence of the mores of the...
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Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., engages in conversation with (from left) Tamoya Thompson, Gabrielle Whittingham, Laurie Green and Janiella Wilson, at the Juici Patties Youth Leadership Workshop & Volunteerism Programme at The Verandah in Clarendon on Tuesday (July 8).
LabourSocial SecurityYouth

Students Urged to Uphold Discipline

Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr., has charged students to make discipline their hallmark as they pursue success in their academic and personal lives. He noted that while natural talent can be a helpful starting point for achieving success, consistent discipline is crucial for sustained achievement and reaching one's full potential. “If you cannot develop good...
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State Minister in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security, Dr. the Hon. Norman Dunn (seated left), Acting Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dione Jennings (centre), and United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Deputy Country Representative, Mohammad Mohiuddin, share a moment with Early Stimulation Programme (ESP) graduate, Suewayne Watson. The occasion was the ESP graduation ceremony, held at the Apostolic Church of Jamaica, Bethel Temple, in downtown Kingston on Wednesday (July 9).
DevelopmentEducationLabourSocial SecurityYouth

ESP Celebrates 74 Graduates with Disabilities Transitioning to Primary School

Seventy-four students with diverse disabilities have successfully completed the Early Stimulation Programme (ESP), gaining the skills and support needed to transition confidently into primary-level education. Of the 74 graduates, 56 will transition to primary-level special education institutions, while 18 have been successfully integrated into the mainstream school system. Addressing the annual graduation ceremony on Wednesday (July 9) at the Apostolic...
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Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), and Managing Director of the Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC), Owen Ellington, walk alongside one of the recently procured units under the rural school bus system. The event was Tuesday’s (July 8) press conference to give an update on the system, at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) auditorium, in Kingston.
TransportYouth

Transport Minister Says Safety of Students is Priority in Rural School Bus Programme

Every precaution is being taken to ensure the safe transportation of students under the Rural School Bus programme, says Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl Vaz. Providing an update on the programme at a press conference on July 8, at the Petroleum Corporation of Jamaica (PCJ) auditorium in Kingston, the Minister pointed out that the dedicated Rural...
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Mayor of Kingston, Councillor Andrew Swaby.
CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentYouth

KSAMC to Host July Orientation for YSEP Participants Who Missed Initial Sessions

The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation (KSAMC) will host a follow-up orientation session on Friday (July 11) for Youth Summer Employment Programme (YSEP) participants who were unable to attend earlier sessions. The orientation session will take place at the KSAMC’s offices at 24 Church Street in downtown Kingston beginning at 10:00 a.m. This was disclosed by Mayor of Kingston,...
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