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Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Kasan Troupe, addressing the launch of National Parent Month on Wednesday (November 12) at Tivoli Gardens High School in Kingston.

Education Ministry Discussing Relief Strategies for Students Preparing to Sit External Exams

By: Judana Murphy, November 14, 2025

The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is in discussions with administrators of external examinations to develop relief strategies for students adversely affected by Hurricane Melissa. Permanent Secretary, Dr....

National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) Chief Executive Officer, Kaysia Kerr, addresses the launch of National Parent Month on Wednesday (November 12) at Tivoli Gardens High School in Kingston.

Parenting Commission Seeking Stakeholder Support for Post-Hurricane Recovery Mission

By: Judana Murphy, November 13, 2025

Minister of Local Government and Community Development, Hon. Desmond McKenzie, addresses a press briefing at Jamaica House on Tuesday (November 11) to give an update on Hurricane Melissa recovery.

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Hurricane Relief & Recovery 5 months ago Credit Card Donations for Hurricane Melissa Relief Surpass US$1M and J$53M
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Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addressing Thursday’s (November 6) special press briefing at Jamaica House, focused on recovery from Hurricane Melissa.

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Over 600 Schools Damaged During Hurricane Melissa

The Government is reporting that more than 600 educational institutions sustained damage during the passage of category-five Hurricane Melissa. “In the affected parishes, we have a little bit over 450...

By: Judana Murphy, November 6, 2025

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon (right), speaks with (from left) Chairman of the St. Elizabeth Technical High School, Yaneke Watson; teacher at the school, Dania Allen Isaacs, who is also a student welfare coordinator; and Principal, Keith Wellington.

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Education Minister Says Community Spirit is Evident in Many Areas

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says despite the “very difficult time” caused by Hurricane Melissa, community spirit is evident in many...

By: Garfield L. Angus, November 6, 2025

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Gov’t Looking at Innovative, Flexible Arrangements to Resume Learning

Prime Minister, Dr. the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, says the Government is prioritising the resumption of learning, through innovative and flexible arrangements, for students in parishes worst affected by Hurricane...

By: Chris Patterson, November 5, 2025

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addresses a special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa recovery at Jamaica House in Kingston on Monday (November 3).

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Education Ministry Mobilises Mental Health Team to Support Teachers Affected by Hurricane Melissa

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, has announced that the Ministry has mobilised a team of more than 30 psychiatrists and psychologists...

By: Donique Weston, November 4, 2025

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, gives an update on the education sector at a special press briefing on Hurricane Melissa Recovery at Jamaica House in Kingston on Monday (November 3).

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Principals, Boards to Decide on Reopening of Schools

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, says the decision to reopen schools will be made by school boards and principals, based on...

By: Donique Weston, November 4, 2025

Chief Executive Officer of the National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), Kaysia Kerr

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Parenting Support Helplines Assisting Parents in Recovery Process

The National Parenting Support Commission, (NPSC), has expanded its helpline network to provide additional support to parents affected by Hurricane Melissa. This is part of NPSC’s ongoing efforts to ensure...

By: National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC), November 3, 2025

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, addressing a Special Press Briefing at Jamaica House on Thursday (October 30), focused on recovery from the category-five cyclone.

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Gov’t Crafting Emergency Education Plan for Students in Hardest-Hit Parishes

The Government is crafting an emergency education plan for students in parishes worst affected by the passage of category-five Hurricane Melissa. Addressing a Special Press Briefing at Jamaica House on...

By: Judana Murphy, October 30, 2025

Antwane (12 yrs) from Rocky Hill, St. Elizabeth, talks with Olga Isaza, Representative, UNICEF Jamaica, about the impact of Hurricane Melissa. Earlier that morning, (October 29) Antwane was helping his neighbours clear fallen trees and debris to reopen the roads. UNICEF continues to work with local authorities and partners to support affected children and families across Jamaica in the aftermath of the disaster.

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UNICEF Allocates US$1 Million to Support Emergency Response Following Hurricane Melissa

UNICEF Jamaica has allocated US$1 million to support immediate emergency response in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, which struck the island as a Category 5 storm. The funding will help...

By: UNICEF Jamaica, October 30, 2025

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