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National Mathematics Coordinator, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Lorna Thompson.
National Mathematics Coordinator, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Lorna Thompson.

Education Ministry Undertaking Initiatives During March to Boost Students’ Mathematics Skills

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information will be taking steps during March to strengthen programmes and strategies designed to improve students’ proficiency in Mathematics. A series of activities aimed at enhancing the subject’s culture and profile in schools...
Deputy Chief Education Officer for Core Curriculum and Support Services, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth & Information, Winnie Berry (right), receives a cheque for $3.2 million from Access Financial Services (AFS) Limited, in support of the national literacy initiative. The presentation took place at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston on Friday (March 7). Making the presentation (from left) are Marketing and Communications Manager at AFS, Nicholas Mundell, and the entity’s Chief Executive Officer, Hugh Campbell. Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Media Services Unit at the Ministry, Nadine Simms (centre); and Director of the Donor & Partnership Management Unit at the National Education Trust (NET), Keisha Johnson, also shared in the occasion. The funds will provide books for 165 primary schools in Manchester and St. Elizabeth under AFS’
Deputy Chief Education Officer for Core Curriculum and Support Services, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth & Information, Winnie Berry (right), receives a cheque for $3.2 million from Access Financial Services (AFS) Limited, in support of the national literacy initiative. The presentation took place at the Ministry’s headquarters in Kingston on Friday (March 7). Making the presentation (from left) are Marketing and Communications Manager at AFS, Nicholas Mundell, and the entity’s Chief Executive Officer, Hugh Campbell. Assistant Chief Education Officer in the Media Services Unit at the Ministry, Nadine Simms (centre); and Director of the Donor & Partnership Management Unit at the National Education Trust (NET), Keisha Johnson, also shared in the occasion. The funds will provide books for 165 primary schools in Manchester and St. Elizabeth under AFS’ 'Access for a Brighter Tomorrow ' programme.

PHOTOS: Education Ministry Receives $3.2 Million from Access Financial Services
Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola, speaks at the EU-Jamaica 50th Anniversary 5K & 10K Run, themed ‘All Together Against Crime & Violence’, held on Sunday (March 9) downtown Kingston.
Ambassador of the European Union (EU) to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Askola, speaks at the EU-Jamaica 50th Anniversary 5K & 10K Run, themed ‘All Together Against Crime & Violence’, held on Sunday (March 9) downtown Kingston.

PHOTOS: EU-Jamaica 5K and 10K Run
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third right), shares a moment with members of the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI), and five honourees during the WLI’s International Women’s Day Brunch and Awards held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Sunday (March 9). From left are: Co-chair of the WLI, Roxann Linton; Executive Director of the American Friends of Jamaica, Caron Chung; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lillan Limited, Andrea Cowan; Managing Director of Jamaica Stock Exchange, Dr. Marlene Street-Forrest; Bishop of Dover, the Rt. Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin; Communications Strategist and Philanthropist, Donette Chin-Loy Chang; and Chair of WLI, Grace Burnett.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (third right), shares a moment with members of the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI), and five honourees during the WLI’s International Women’s Day Brunch and Awards held at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel on Sunday (March 9). From left are: Co-chair of the WLI, Roxann Linton; Executive Director of the American Friends of Jamaica, Caron Chung; Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Lillan Limited, Andrea Cowan; Managing Director of Jamaica Stock Exchange, Dr. Marlene Street-Forrest; Bishop of Dover, the Rt. Reverend Rose Hudson-Wilkin; Communications Strategist and Philanthropist, Donette Chin-Loy Chang; and Chair of WLI, Grace Burnett.

Women’s Representation Matters – Senator Morris Dixon
Director of the Youth and Adolescent Policy Division at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Yanique Williams.
Director of the Youth and Adolescent Policy Division at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Yanique Williams.

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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address during the Beginning Teachers Synergy Conference at The Mico University College in Kingston on Tuesday (March 4).
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Education Minister Urges Educators to Embrace Technology and AI for Transforming Learning

In keeping with the goal of transforming the learning experience for students, Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, is urging educators across Jamaica to embrace technology and artificial intelligence (AI). Speaking during the Beginning Teachers Synergy Conference at The Mico University College in Kingston on Tuesday (March 4), Minister Morris Dixon emphasised...
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Deputy Chief Education Officer in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Winnie Berry (second left), and Head of the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Foundation, Sophia Lewis (left), interact with students of St. Hilda’s Diocesan High School, during Monday’s (March 3) FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Jamaica National Robotics Championship media launch held at AC Hotel by Marriott in New Kingston. The students are (from third left) Dervette Mignott, Toria-Lee Martin and Kiana Cousins.
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34 Schools to Compete in Tech Challenge

Thirty-four schools across Jamaica will compete in the sixth staging of the FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Jamaica National Robotics Championship, this weekend. The two-day championship will be held on March 7 and 8 at Jamaica College in St. Andrew. The top-three teams will get the opportunity to participate in the FIRST Championship in Houston, Texas. Acting Chief Education Officer in...
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Education Minister Highlights Character and Technology as Dual Pillars for Jamaica’s Future Progress

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has emphasised that Jamaica’s progress hinges not only on technological advancements but also on the strength of its citizens’ character. Speaking during Friday’s (February 28) Jamaica Day celebration at Excelsior High School in Kingston, Minister Morris Dixon underscored the importance of blending innovation with integrity to...
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Acting Director of the Safety and Security in Schools Unit in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Richard Troupe.
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March 4 Will Be Observed as Peace Day

Peace and Love in Society (PALS) Jamaica, will observe Peace Day 2025 on Tuesday (March 4), under the theme ‘Speak Peace. Live Peace’. Acting Director of the Safety and Security in Schools Unit in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Richard Troupe, said Peace Day is an important initiative aimed at fostering a culture of peace and non-violence...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses Wednesday’s (February 26) post-Cabinet press briefing at Jamaica House.
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Latest Fitch Rating Indicative of Jamaica’s Robust Governance – Minister Morris Dixon

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says Jamaica’s latest credit grading by Fitch Ratings reflects the country’s robust governance, significant progress in debt reduction and a favourable economic growth trajectory. The globally respected agency last week reaffirmed Jamaica’s credit rating at ‘BB-’, with a ‘Positive’ outlook. “This positive outlook indicates potential for...
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Students of Jessie Ripoll Primary School in Kingston review the schedule for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations.
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Special Accommodations Provided for 508 Students Who Sat PEP Ability Test

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is reporting that special accommodations were provided for 508 students who sat the Grade Six Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Ability Test last Thursday (February 20). Special accommodations refer to support that is needed for students who have been deemed to have special needs and or learning challenges as outlined in a psycho-educational...
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