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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, provides an update on back-to-school preparations for the 2025/26 academic year during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, provides an update on back-to-school preparations for the 2025/26 academic year during a recent Jamaica Information Service (JIS) ‘Think Tank’.

Ministry Unveils Strategic Initiatives to Transform Education and Strengthen Student Support

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...
Founder of the Karing Hearts Foundation, Kayann Wallace (left), with Anna Maria Dawkins Johnson of the Office of the Children
Founder of the Karing Hearts Foundation, Kayann Wallace (left), with Anna Maria Dawkins Johnson of the Office of the Children's Advocate, during a Health Fair and Back-to-School Treat on Friday (August 15) in Font Hill, St. Thomas.

Students in Font Hill Receive School Supplies from Karing Hearts Foundation
Custos of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin M. Golding, emphasises a point while addressing yesterday’s (August 17) Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Annual Church Service, held at the Phillippo Baptist Church in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.
Custos of St. Catherine, Hon. Icylin M. Golding, emphasises a point while addressing yesterday’s (August 17) Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Annual Church Service, held at the Phillippo Baptist Church in Spanish Town, St. Catherine.

Custos Calls for Support for Parents
Territorial Officer with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Area 3, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Melecia Morrison.
Territorial Officer with the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), Area 3, Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Melecia Morrison.

Parents Urged to Ensure That Students Attend Orientation and Registration Sessions
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second right), is greeted by former President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Leighton Johnson (left), at yesterday’s (August 17) Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Annual Church Service, held at the Phillippo Baptist Church in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Others pictured (from left) are President of the Association, Dr. Mark Smith; Pastor of the church, the Reverend Karl Johnson, and President-Elect of the JTA, Mark Malabver.
Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe (second right), is greeted by former President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Leighton Johnson (left), at yesterday’s (August 17) Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) Annual Church Service, held at the Phillippo Baptist Church in Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Others pictured (from left) are President of the Association, Dr. Mark Smith; Pastor of the church, the Reverend Karl Johnson, and President-Elect of the JTA, Mark Malabver.

Permanent Secretary Says Results in CSEC and PEP Should Be Celebrated

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Deputy Chief Education Officer, Exam and Assessment Administration Services Branch, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth Information, Maryah Ho-Young.
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Education Ministry to Implement Minor Adjustments to PEP Administration in 2025/26

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information will be implementing minor changes to the administration of the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations, starting in the 2025/26 academic year. These changes follow extensive consultations with key stakeholder groups, including the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), as well as focus group sessions involving principals and education officers. Additionally, a national survey garnered...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a press conference held on Friday (August 15) at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston, where she presented a report on Jamaica’s performance in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) tests.
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All Schools on NSLIP Record Improved Performance in CSEC English

All 56 schools on the National School Learning and Intervention Plan (NSLIP) recorded improved performance in Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) English, while 41 improved in Mathematics.  This was noted by Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, during a press conference held on August 15 at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a press conference held on Friday (August 15) at the Ministry’s Heroes Circle offices in Kingston, where she presented a report on Jamaica’s performance in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) and Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) tests.
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19.2 Per Cent of Students Pass Five Subjects Including Maths and English

There has been a marginal increase in the number of students who passed five Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) subjects, including Mathematics and English, this year.   Of the 28,654 Jamaican students who sat exams in May/June 2025, only 6,200 earned five passes with the core subjects.   Some 5,071 students received five passes, including English, while 372 got five passes, including...
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Principal of Chetwood Memorial Primary School in St. James, Garvin Atkinson.
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Chetwood Memorial Primary Tackles Absenteeism

Chetwood Memorial Primary School in St. James will be rolling out a new programme during the 2025/2026 academic year to reduce absenteeism and keep children in school. “If I see a child hasn’t turned up to school for three days and the parents have not reached out to us, we’re going to call,” said Principal of the institution, Garvin Atkinson,...
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Principal of Adelphi Primary School in St. James, Marlon Campbell (right) speaks to students.
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Renewed Focus on Reading, Mathematics at Adelphi Primary School

Adelphi Primary School will be placing renewed emphasis on reading and mathematics, Principal Marlon Campbell says. To strengthen literacy, Adelphi plans to reintroduce phonics instruction, particularly in lower primary and possibly extending up to grade four. Reading will also become the first subject taught every morning across all grades to ensure a strong foundation. In mathematics, the school will incorporate...
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Principal of Chetwood Memorial Primary School, Garvin Atkinson.
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Values Education, Technology, Teacher Development Among Areas of Focus at Chetwood Memorial Primary

Principal of Chetwood Memorial Primary School in St. James, Garvin Atkinson, says renewed focus will be placed on values education, technology, and teacher development. Speaking with JIS News about imperatives for the 2025/2026 academic year, he said teachers will be encouraged to incorporate the teaching of core values in the curriculum. “We need to emphasise honesty, responsibility, respect, caring, cooperation....
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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addressing a JIS Think Tank held on Tuesday (August 12), where she gave an update on the preparedness of schools for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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Preparations Well Advanced for 2025/26 Academic Year

Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information Dr. Kasan Troupe, has informed that preparations are well advanced for the reopening of schools for the academic year 2025/2026. Speaking at a JIS Think Tank on Tuesday (August 12), Dr. Troupe stated that through a guided data-driven approach and a child-centred philosophy, the Ministry has conducted extensive reviews,...
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