The shift system in all public schools will be fully eliminated by the start of the 2028/2029 academic year. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, outlined the Government’s timeline, during her address to delegates at the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) 61st Annual Conference, held at the Princess Grand Hotel in Green Island,...

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, has outlined a series of reforms aimed at improving the welfare of education officers and teachers. Key among these reforms is the automation of the gratuity payment platform, which is expected to provide immediate relief to those who have been struggling to access their funds. Addressing...

The Government is investing $400 million this year to upgrade laboratories in technical high schools, to better prepare students for a future driven by science, technology, and innovation. Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, who made the disclosure, said the funds, which are being allocated through HEART/NSTA Trust, will be used to...

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is reporting that there has been a notable decline in teacher resignations during the summer period, marking a positive shift from the trends observed in recent years. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Kasan Troupe, who was addressing a recent JIS Think Tank, spoke about the proactive strategies implemented to address staffing...

 

Approximately $535 million will be disbursed to Programme of Advancement Through Health and Education (PATH) beneficiaries ahead of the 2025/26 academic year. A total of 106,590 students enrolled under PATH will receive the back-to-school grant, which will be added to their regular payments. Payouts were scheduled to begin on August 19 and continue through September 2. Additional collection days are...

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has unveiled a series of strategic initiatives designed to transform the educational landscape and ensure that all students receive high-quality instruction and support. These measures include a more structured approach to curriculum delivery, strengthened planning frameworks, and the integration of innovative technologies to enhance student monitoring and support overall well-being. Speaking during...