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Member of the Old Harbour and Friends Association (OHFA), Loris Foreman (right), shares a photo opportunity with some of the students who received donation of school supplies, scholarships and cash grants, during a recent outreach event held at the Old Harbour Primary School in St. Catherine.
Member of the Old Harbour and Friends Association (OHFA), Loris Foreman (right), shares a photo opportunity with some of the students who received donation of school supplies, scholarships and cash grants, during a recent outreach event held at the Old Harbour Primary School in St. Catherine.

Old Harbour Students Receive Back-to-School Support

A total of 23 students from Old Harbour and surrounding communities in St. Catherine have received laptops, school supplies, scholarships and cash grants in time for the start of school in September. The support was provided by the Old Harbour...
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

Administrative Activities September 1, Schools Closed September 2 and 3
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn.
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Paula Llewellyn.

DPP Wants Educators to Help Address Issue of Work Ethics
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.

Education Ministry to Provide Targeted Psychological Support in Schools
Principal of the Knockalva Polytechnic College in Hanover, Natalie Thompson, addresses a press briefing hosted by the college at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. James parish office in Montego Bay on Friday (August 8). 
Principal of the Knockalva Polytechnic College in Hanover, Natalie Thompson, addresses a press briefing hosted by the college at the Rural Agricultural Development Authority (RADA) St. James parish office in Montego Bay on Friday (August 8). 

Knockalva Polytechnic College Grateful for Stakeholder Support

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Fishing vessels on a beach on Jamaica
FisheriesYouth

8,073 Benefited from Youth in Fisheries Programme in 2024

A total of 8,073 individuals benefited from the Youth in Fisheries Programme in 2024, gaining knowledge and resources to participate effectively in the fisheries sector. The initiative, being implemented by the Jamaica 4-H Clubs, aims to create training opportunities in both inland and marine fisheries, while providing input support for youth to actively engage in the industry. The information is...
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Principal of the Old Harbour High School in St. Catherine, Lynton Weir, addresses a scholarship presentation ceremony held at the Brother-in-Law Rotisserie restaurant in Old Harbour.
EducationYouth

Old Harbour High School Looking to Establish Auto-Mechanic Lab

The Old Harbour High School in St. Catherine is looking to establish an auto-mechanic laboratory to prepare students for careers in the automotive industry. The facility will equip students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary to diagnose, repair, and maintain vehicles. “We have in place the drawing for this auto-mechanic lab,” said Principal of the school, Lynton Weir. “We...
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University of Milan Student, Oren Card
IndependenceYouth

Youth Embrace Independence With Pride and Excitement

Jamaican youth are proudly embracing the spirit of Independence, as celebrations marking the nation’s 63 years of self-rule gain momentum across the island. In a vox pop carried out by the JIS recently to get the views of young persons on how they are planning to spend Independence 2025 under this year’s theme, ‘Be Proud, Be Bold in Black, Green...
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon.
EducationYouth

Education Minister Urges Innovation in School Leadership

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, is urging school leaders to embrace innovation and bold ideas to improve educational outcomes. Addressing principals and other senior educators at a recent School Leadership Conference in St. Ann, the Minister underscored the importance of educators being creative in their teaching methods. “If there’s anything you...
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Director of Regional Educational Services, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Region One, Otis Brown (left), accepts a token from Senior Human Resource Officer in the Ministry, Jordan Wilson, during the National College for Education Leadership’s inaugural Leadership EmpowerMENt Session, held at the University of the West Indies Regional Headquarters in St. Andrew, on Thursday (July 31).
EducationSkillsYouth

Male Educators Urged to Strengthen Leadership Capacity

Male educators are being encouraged to take deliberate and strategic steps to strengthen their leadership capabilities and positively influence the education sector and the wider society. The call was made by Director of Regional Educational Services at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Region One, Otis Brown, as he delivered the keynote address at the inaugural Leadership EmpowerMENt...
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Great Shape ‘Teach the Teachers’ Project Volunteer, Samantha Carney (right ), engages with teacher at New Hope Primary in Westmoreland, Christina Miller-Watson, during a computer skills workshop at the Godfrey Stewart High School in Westmoreland on Thursday (July 24).
EducationYouth

Educators in Westmoreland Welcome Skills Gained Through ‘Teach the Teachers’ Workshop

Educators in Westmoreland are welcoming the skills and resources gained through the ‘Teach the Teachers’ workshop. The annual training session, which covers areas like computer education, language arts and behavioural management, is aimed at transforming classroom delivery and strengthening student engagement. It is facilitated by the United States-based non-profit organisation, Great Shape Inc in partnership with the Sandals Foundation and...
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