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Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives today (March 20).
Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, makes his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives today (March 20).

300 Youth to Benefit from Expanded Apprenticeship Programme

Over the next two years, 300 young Jamaicans will be enrolled in an Expanded Apprenticeship Programme in critical industries that urgently need more skilled labour. Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, who made the announcement during his contribution...
Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), and Executive Director, American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Inc., Caron Chung, share a moment with Eltham High School student Romario Morrison (second left) and Waterford Primary School student Taneice Webster, during the launch of the Reskilling Teachers Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in STEM Education to Raise Students’ Maths Identity (RAISE) Initiative on Wednesday (March 19). The launch of the programme, which aims to improve mathematics performance across 20 schools, was held at the Education Ministry in Kingston.
Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (left), and Executive Director, American Friends of Jamaica (AFJ) Inc., Caron Chung, share a moment with Eltham High School student Romario Morrison (second left) and Waterford Primary School student Taneice Webster, during the launch of the Reskilling Teachers Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in STEM Education to Raise Students’ Maths Identity (RAISE) Initiative on Wednesday (March 19). The launch of the programme, which aims to improve mathematics performance across 20 schools, was held at the Education Ministry in Kingston.

Education Ministry Aims To ‘RAISE’ Students’ Performance In Mathematics
Cardboard Master, Gawayne James, demonstrates how to make art from recycled cardboard to students of Aabuthnott Gallimore High School in Alexandria, St. Ann, during Global Recycling Day activities at the institution on Tuesday, March 18.
Cardboard Master, Gawayne James, demonstrates how to make art from recycled cardboard to students of Aabuthnott Gallimore High School in Alexandria, St. Ann, during Global Recycling Day activities at the institution on Tuesday, March 18.

Students Urged to Become ‘Recycling Superheroes’
Assistant Chief Education Officer, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, who represented Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during the finale of the inaugural Inter-Ministerial School Support Strategy (ISSS) Mathematics Problem-Solving Competition, held recently at Merl Grove High School in Kingston.
Assistant Chief Education Officer, Dr. Tamika Benjamin, who represented Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during the finale of the inaugural Inter-Ministerial School Support Strategy (ISSS) Mathematics Problem-Solving Competition, held recently at Merl Grove High School in Kingston.

Education Ministry Applauds ISSS for Key Interventions In ZOSO Parishes
Students at the St. Catherine-based José Martí Technical High School, show off awards for achievement in academics, sports, and other areas. They are (from left) Chayanne Daley, Chevaughn Johnson, Sanique Roberts, Carlus Evans, and Ashawna Sibbles.
Students at the St. Catherine-based José Martí Technical High School, show off awards for achievement in academics, sports, and other areas. They are (from left) Chayanne Daley, Chevaughn Johnson, Sanique Roberts, Carlus Evans, and Ashawna Sibbles.

Hard Work Pays Off for José Martí Technical Students

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$200 Million for HOPE for Children Trust Fund

The HOPE for Children Trust Fund, which will provide long-term savings accounts for eligible Jamaican children, will be seeded with $200 million by the Government in the upcoming fiscal year. The announcement was made by Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, in his contribution to the 2025/26 Budget Debate in the House of Representatives today (March 20). Dr....
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third left), interacts with participants during Wednesday’s (March 19) launch of the Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Education in Schools Programme at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston. From left are Micro:bit Educational Foundation Global Partnerships Director, Melanie Washington; British Council Country Director, Damion Campbell; British Council Caribbean Regional Director, Americas, Joanna Burke; Camperdown Primary and Infant School students, Daniel Walters and Ondrej McLeod; and Lister Mair Gilby High School student, Yashieka Wray.
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British Council Launches GB£1.7M Three-Year STEAM Education in Schools Programme

More than 800 primary and secondary institutions across Jamaica are set to benefit from a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) Education in Schools Programme over the next three years. The GB£1.7-million programme is an initiative of the British Council, in partnership with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, e-Learning Jamaica Limited, National Education Trust (NET) and...
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Boundbrook Primary School mounts an interesting display at the Portland 4-H Clubs Parish Achievement Expo 2025 at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) on March 11.
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Versatility of Breadfruit on Display at Portland 4-H Clubs Expo

From culinary delights to innovative pharmaceutical products, the versatility of the breadfruit was on display at this year’s Parish Achievement Expo of the Portland 4-H Clubs. The event, held at the College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) on March 11 focused on the theme ‘Youth in Agriculture: Shaping the New FACE of Food’. It was an exciting culmination of...
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University of the West Indies (UWI) Pro Vice-Chancellor, Graduate Studies and Research, Professor Aldrie Henry-Lee.
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Jamaicans Encouraged to Pursue PhD Studies

Jamaicans are being encouraged to pursue PhD studies to tackle pressing Caribbean challenges. University of the West Indies (UWI) Pro Vice-Chancellor, Graduate Studies and Research, Professor Aldrie Henry-Lee, has advised that there has been a decline in the number of registered PhD students at the Mona Campus in St. Andrew. “In academic year 2019 to 2020, there were 217 registered...
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Director of Projects and Strategic Management at the MultiCare Youth Foundation, Mitzian Turner.
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Companies Encouraged to Provide Internship Opportunities for Young People

In a call to action for businesses nationwide, the MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF) is urging companies to provide internship opportunities for young people participating in its empowerment programmes. The programmes being offered through the EU BRIDGE Project aim to fill the gap between education and employment, equipping young people with the skills, confidence, and experience needed to succeed in the...
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