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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (centre), and Director General of the Jamaica Library Service (JLS), Maureen Thompson, converse with JLA Board Chairman, Paul Lalor, during the 2025 National Reading Competition’s media launch at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on April 15.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (centre), and Director General of the Jamaica Library Service (JLS), Maureen Thompson, converse with JLA Board Chairman, Paul Lalor, during the 2025 National Reading Competition’s media launch at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on April 15.

Permanent Secretary Highlights National Reading Competition’s Role in Boosting Literacy

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, says the annual National Reading Competition (NRC) remains integral to promoting literacy in Jamaica. The competition serves as the flagship initiative of the Jamaica Library Service...
Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Education, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Silvia Kouwenberg.
Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Education, University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, Professor Silvia Kouwenberg.

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Students at St. Jago High School accept the Overall Winners trophy from Councillor for the Westchester Division, Renair Benjamin (centre), representing Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott. Occasion was the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Performing Arts Competition parish awards ceremony for St. Catherine held recently at the St. Catherine High School.
Students at St. Jago High School accept the Overall Winners trophy from Councillor for the Westchester Division, Renair Benjamin (centre), representing Mayor of Spanish Town, Councillor Norman Scott. Occasion was the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Performing Arts Competition parish awards ceremony for St. Catherine held recently at the St. Catherine High School.

St. Jago High School is Tops in St. Catherine
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A group of smiling tertiary students sitting outside of a college building.

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The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) Logo.

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Students from the Excelsior Primary and Infant School share a photo opportunity with the robot ‘Captain I Can’ during the media launch of Child Month 2025 on April 10 at GraceKennedy Limited in Kingston under the theme ‘Act Now: Stand Against Child Abuse and Exploitation’.
Youth

NCMC Celebrates Child Month with Slate of Activities

The National Child Month Committee (NCMC) has unveiled a slate of activities to mark Child Month in May, focused on celebrating the achievements of children and promoting their rights and well-being. Under the theme ‘Act Now: Stand Against Child Abuse and Exploitation’, the slate of events, which will extend into November, was launched on April 10 at GraceKennedy Limited in...
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Mentors, mentees, and staff of the MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF) come together for a group photo during a recent Mentorship Workshop, held at St. Gabriel’s Anglican Church in May Pen, Clarendon.
Youth

Young Persons from May Pen Take Part in Mentorship Workshop Hosted by MYF

Twelve young persons from May Pen, Clarendon, have taken a bold step towards personal development and long-term success, through a mentorship initiative led by the MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF). Held recently at St. Gabriel’s Anglican Church in the parish, the Mentorship Workshop brought together youth and volunteer professionals to foster meaningful, goal-oriented relationships. Senior Project Officer at the MYF, Ganesh...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (fourth left), speaks to students at the Clarendon-based Coffee Piece Primary and Infant School, recently. At left is HEART/NSTA Trust trainee, Danisha Hayles.
EducationYouth

Changes to Be Made to PEP Exam

The Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination is undergoing “internal assessments” for some changes to be made, says Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon. Speaking with JIS News while visiting the Coffee Piece Primary and Infant School in Clarendon, recently, the Minister said the examination, which is geared at enhancing the academic and...
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Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Special Projects Officer, Romona Geohaghan, interacts with a group of grade-nine students at The Queen’s School during a presentation on careers in media at the institution’s Career Expo and Fair on April 10. The event, held at the St. Andrew-based school under the theme ‘Career Success through Self-Development’, provided students with opportunities to learn from professionals in various fields and empowered them to make informed choices about their future careers.
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PHOTOS: JIS Participates in the Queen’s School’s Career Expo and Fair

Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Special Projects Officer, Romona Geohaghan, interacts with a group of grade-nine students at The Queen’s School during a presentation on careers in media at the institution’s Career Expo and Fair on April 10. The event, held at the St. Andrew-based school under the theme ‘Career Success through Self-Development’, provided students with opportunities to learn from professionals...
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Director of Corporate Communications and Marketing, Jamaica Library Service, Royane Green.
EducationYouth

National Reading Competition to Be Launched April 15

The National Reading Competition 2025 will be launched on Tuesday, April 15 at the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library, 2 Tom Redcam Drive, in Kingston, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, will deliver the main address at the event, hosted by the Jamaica Library Service (JLS). Remarks...
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Students from Tivoli Gardens High School in Kingston perform a dance routine during the media launch of Child Month 2025 on April 10 at GraceKennedy Limited, downtown Kingston.
Youth

Jamaicans Urged to Recommit to Safeguarding Children’s Rights

Jamaicans are being urged to use the observation of Child Month in May to recommit to safeguarding the rights of the nation’s children. Senior Director in the Children’s Affairs Policy Division in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Hyacinth Blair, made the call as she addressed Thursday’s (April 10) media launch of Child Month 2025, under the theme...
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Mayor of Port Antonio, Councillor Paul Thompson.
Youth

Titchfield High Being Honoured by Portland Municipal Corporation for SCQ 2025 Triumph

Winner of the Television Jamaica (TVJ) Schools’ Challenge Quiz (SCQ) 2025, Titchfield High School, is to receive a $500,000 reward from the Portland Municipal Corporation as the parish celebrates the team’s triumph. The announcement was made on Thursday (April 10) by Port Antonio’s Mayor, Councillor Paul Thompson, during the Corporation’s monthly sitting in the parish capital. “When victory is won,...
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