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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) Parenting and AI Forum, held under the theme TRENDJA – The Future of Education with AI and Digital Technology: A Jamaican Explorative Vision’. The forum, hosted at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on Wednesday (November 27), was staged to provide persons with information on AI and how it can be beneficial to children and parents.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) Parenting and AI Forum, held under the theme TRENDJA – The Future of Education with AI and Digital Technology: A Jamaican Explorative Vision’. The forum, hosted at the Kingston and St. Andrew Parish Library on Wednesday (November 27), was staged to provide persons with information on AI and how it can be beneficial to children and parents.

Parents Encouraged to Guide Their Children’s Engagements with Artificial Intelligence

As technology continues to rapidly evolve, parents are being encouraged to facilitate their children’s exploration of and engagement with artificial intelligence (AI). This urging comes from Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon,...
Junior Mayor of Black River, Kishnan Bennett, addresses the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation’s Junior Council 2024 meeting, held in the parish capital on Tuesday (November 26). The meeting formed part of activities marking Local Government and Community Month 2024, being observed throughout November under the theme ‘Local Government at Work: Facing the Future Together’.
Junior Mayor of Black River, Kishnan Bennett, addresses the St. Elizabeth Municipal Corporation’s Junior Council 2024 meeting, held in the parish capital on Tuesday (November 26). The meeting formed part of activities marking Local Government and Community Month 2024, being observed throughout November under the theme ‘Local Government at Work: Facing the Future Together’.

St. Elizabeth Junior Councillors Engage in Vigorous Discussions
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) Parenting and AI Forum on November 27, at the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) Parenting and AI Forum on November 27, at the Kingston and St Andrew Parish Library.

First AI Lab to Be Established by End of 2025
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), greets United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Dennis Zulu, during the UN Jamaica Partnership Forum on Wednesday (November 27). The forum was held at the Summit, in New Kingston, under the theme ‘Powering Private Sector Partnerships for Jamaica’s Youth and the SDGs’.
Minister of State in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Hon. Alando Terrelonge (right), greets United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator, Dennis Zulu, during the UN Jamaica Partnership Forum on Wednesday (November 27). The forum was held at the Summit, in New Kingston, under the theme ‘Powering Private Sector Partnerships for Jamaica’s Youth and the SDGs’.

Jamaicans Encouraged to Play Active Role in Youth Empowerment
Clerk of the Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe (seated fifth right); Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Houses of Parliament, Tashana Sewell (seated sixth left); other parliamentary staff members and stakeholders share a photo opportunity with members of the national youth parliament of Jamaica following its sitting at Gordon House on Nov 25.
Clerk of the Houses of Parliament, Colleen Lowe (seated fifth right); Director, Corporate Communications and Public Relations, Houses of Parliament, Tashana Sewell (seated sixth left); other parliamentary staff members and stakeholders share a photo opportunity with members of the national youth parliament of Jamaica following its sitting at Gordon House on Nov 25.

More Young People to Be Appointed to Ministry of Education Boards

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CommunityDevelopmentLocal GovernmentYouth

Youth Leaders Empowered to Foster Change in Their Communities

The Ministry of Local Government and Community Development staged its inaugural Youth Councillors’ Forum in Manchester recently, where youth mayors and councillors got the opportunity to learn about the local government process and the operations of agencies under the Ministry. The forum, held at the Golf View Hotel in Mandeville, was part of activities in observance of Local Government and...
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Youth

Outstanding Students from Non-Traditional High Schools Recognised by NCMC

Eighteen students representing several non-traditional schools from across the island have been recognised by the National Child Month Committee (NCMC), for their academic achievements at the 2024 sitting of the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams. They were feted at the Committee’s annual Academic Achievement Awards ceremony, held at the Caenwood Centre Auditorium, in Kingston, recently. Former student of the...
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Business Development Researcher at We Alter Eco, Richard Graham, allows students of Mt. Alvernia High School to sample some eco-friendly products during the EcoChampions School Tour at Mt. Alvernia High School in Montego Bay, St. James, on Thursday (November 21).
Economic Growth & Infrastructure DevelopmentYouth

Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation Launches EcoChampions School Tour

The Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) launched its inaugural EcoChampions School Tour at Mt. Alvernia High School, in Montego Bay, St. James, on November 21. Students from eight schools across the parish, as well as Trelawny participated in the ceremony. They were educated and empowered to take action toward environmental sustainability by focusing on critical areas, such...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), speaks with grade eight students at Holmwood Technical High School in Manchester, during a recent visit to the institution. Pictured (from left) are Jawanza Russell, Jaroni Dixon and Jordayne Nunes.
EducationYouth

School Safety Policy to Be Finalised by Month-End

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says the new School Safety Policy is expected to be finalised by the end of November. The policy is being developed in collaboration with the Ministry of National Security, with support from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). It is aimed at strengthening security measures and...
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48. Happy young people planting trees.
Climate ChangeDevelopmentYouth

Youth Urged to Speak on Pressing Global Issues

Jamaica’s youth are being encouraged to add their voices to the discussion on pressing global issues, such as climate change and poverty. Senior Director in the Youth and Adolescent Policy Division, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Yanique Williams, made the call while  addressing the National Youth Leaders Symposium on Poverty and Climate Change at the University of the...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (centre), tries out the Smart Board in a Smart Lab at the Morant Bay Primary School, during a tour on Thursday (November 14. Observing (from left) are: Principal, Fay Lindsay and Literacy Coordinator, Juline Williams.
EducationYouth

Education Ministry Adjusts Dates For Administration Of PEP Exam

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has advised that after consultation with key stakeholders, a decision was taken to adjust the dates for the administration of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Six exam. This is due to the recent disruptions caused by the inclement weather conditions that Jamaica has been experiencing, and to provide additional preparation time to...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a career and social services fair, hosted by Minister of Labour and Social Security and Member of Parliament for Clarendon South Eastern, Hon. Pearnel Charles Jr. (right), at Palmers Cross Primary and Junior High School in the constituency on Wednesday (November 20).
Youth

Every Jamaican Must Play a Part in Addressing School Violence – Minister Morris Dixon

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, is calling for a whole-of-society approach to addressing the issue of school violence. “We need everybody’s support. We need the church, the communities and every Jamaican to be part of rescuing our young people,” she said. Senator Morris Dixon, who was addressing a career and social...
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