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Principal of Chetwood Memorial Primary School in St. James, Garvin Atkinson.

Chetwood Memorial Primary Tackles Absenteeism

Chetwood Memorial Primary School in St. James will be rolling out a new programme during the 2025/2026 academic year to reduce absenteeism and keep children in school. “If I see a child hasn’t turned up to school for three days...

Principal of Adelphi Primary School in St. James, Marlon Campbell (right) speaks to students.

Renewed Focus on Reading, Mathematics at Adelphi Primary School

Principal of Chetwood Memorial Primary School, Garvin Atkinson.

Values Education, Technology, Teacher Development Among Areas of Focus at Chetwood Memorial Primary

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addressing a JIS Think Tank held on Tuesday (August 12), where she gave an update on the preparedness of schools for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Preparations Well Advanced for 2025/26 Academic Year

Spanish Town-based doctor, Dr. Suneil Morgan (left), who provided free medical service at a recent back-to-school treat organised by the Once A Man, Twice A Child Foundation and held at the Longville Park Police Station in Clarendon. Others pictured (from second left) are Founder of the Foundation, Corporal Rozanne Brown Witter; District Constable Joan Nugent; and Constable Vanessa Walker.

Students of Longville Park Receive Back-to-school Supplies

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), and Chairman of the Sagicor Foundation Jamaica, Christopher Zacca (left), share a photo opportunity with special award recipients, during the Sagicor Foundation Scholarship Awards Ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston on Tuesday (August 12). They are (from second left) student at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Calicia Vassell, who copped the R. Danny Williams Visionary Award for Leadership and Volunteerism; and Northern Caribbean University (NCU) student, James Barrett, who earned the Chairman’s Innovation Award.

7 months ago EducationInvestmentYouth

Sagicor Foundation Hailed for its Investment in Education

The Sagicor Foundation has been hailed for its continued investment in the education of young Jamaicans. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, underscored that philanthropy is in the DNA of the charitable arm which has been awarding scholarships for over three decades. “Year after year, Sagicor has been investing in our young...

Member of the Old Harbour and Friends Association (OHFA), Loris Foreman (right), shares a photo opportunity with some of the students who received donation of school supplies, scholarships and cash grants, during a recent outreach event held at the Old Harbour Primary School in St. Catherine.

7 months ago EducationYouth

Old Harbour Students Receive Back-to-School Support

A total of 23 students from Old Harbour and surrounding communities in St. Catherine have received laptops, school supplies, scholarships and cash grants in time for the start of school in September. The support was provided by the Old Harbour and Friends Association (OHFA), during a recent education and health fair held at the Old Harbour Primary School. Free health...

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

7 months ago EducationInformationPress ReleaseYouth

Administrative Activities September 1, Schools Closed September 2 and 3

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MoESYI) wishes to announce further adjustments to the start of the 2025/2026 academic year. Following extensive consultations with key education stakeholders, including the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Jamaica Independent Schools’ Association (JISA), Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS), the National Parent Teacher Association of Jamaica (NPTAJ), and the Electoral Office...

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn.

7 months ago JusticeYouth

DPP Wants Educators to Help Address Issue of Work Ethics

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn, has urged educators to help change the growing culture of little regard for work ethics, by discussing the issue with students. The DPP said the attitude is exhibited by many who are referred to as Gen Zs, or Generation Z, who have become “so exact” that it is backward to work beyond 4:30...

7 months ago EducationYouth

Education Ministry to Provide Targeted Psychological Support in Schools

In response to the growing mental health challenges faced by students across Jamaica, particularly those from trauma-affected communities, the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is ramping up efforts to provide targeted psychological support in schools. Portfolio Minister, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, told JIS News that the Ministry has entered into contracts with a number of...

Principal of the Knockalva Polytechnic College in Hanover, Natalie Thompson, addresses a press briefing hosted by the college at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. James parish office in Montego Bay on Friday (August 8).

7 months ago AgricultureEducationInformationSkillsYouth

Knockalva Polytechnic College Grateful for Stakeholder Support

Principal of Knockalva Polytechnic College Natalie Thompson has expressed gratitude for the support the institution has received from the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information. “We are receiving support as we speak at unprecedented levels from the Ministry. We are really grateful and thankful for the attention that we are being given,” Mrs. Thompson stated. She was addressing a...

8 months ago FisheriesYouth

8,073 Benefited from Youth in Fisheries Programme in 2024

A total of 8,073 individuals benefited from the Youth in Fisheries Programme in 2024, gaining knowledge and resources to participate effectively in the fisheries sector. The initiative, being implemented by the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, aims to create training opportunities in both inland and marine fisheries, while providing input support for youth to actively engage in the industry. The information is...