Latest Stories

Project Lead and Transformation Officer for the Transforming Education for National Development (TREND) Programme, Dr. Venesse Morrison-Leon.

$9.3 Billion Earmarked to Upgrade Teacher-Training Institutions to Support STEM

By: Rochelle Williams, October 23, 2025

A budget of $9.3 billion has been earmarked to upgrade and equip teacher-training institutions to support science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) education. Project Lead and Transformation Officer for...

Students at Ocho Rios Primary School in St. Ann are utilising technology tools in the smart room donated by the Digicel Foundation.

Ocho Rios Primary Gets Smart Room

By: Garwin Davis, October 22, 2025

National Coordinator of the School Safety and Security Branch, Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Richard Troupe.

School Safety Week from October 26 to 31

By: Judith A. Hunter, October 21, 2025

National Honours and Awards 1 month ago PHOTOS: Team JIS Awardees at National Honors and Awards
Information 1 month ago JIS Heritage Tour Highlights Schools as Pillars of Cultural Preservation
By: Vanessa James, October 19, 2025
Education 2 months ago Clarendon-Based Rest Primary and Infant Gets School Bus from Japan
By: Garfield L. Angus, October 4, 2025

More Stories

Senior Director of the Access to Information Unit (AIU), Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Damian Cox delivers the keynote address at the Unit’s Right to know Week 2025 Conference held on Monday (September 22) at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Kingston.

2 months ago EnvironmentInformationYouth

Youth Have Key Role to Play in Ensuring a Sustainable Future

Senior Director of the Access to Information Unit (AIU), Damian Cox, says raising environmental awareness among youth is crucial in ensuring a sustainable future. He argued that as future leaders,...

By: Vanessa James, September 26, 2025

Chief Technical Director (CTD) of the Information Division in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr. Nicola-Ann Brown Pinnock, converses with Director of the Economic Reform Monitoring Unit in the Ministry of Finance and the Public Service, Richard Lumsden (left), and Senior Director of the Access to Information Unit, Damian Cox, during the Unit’s ‘Right to Know Week 2025’ Conference, held on Monday (September 22) at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston.

2 months ago Information

Information Ministry Launches ‘Right to Know Week 2025’

The Information Division of the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information launched activities marking ‘Right to Know Week 2025’ on Monday (September 22) with a one-day conference at the...

By: Vanessa James, September 22, 2025

Governor-General, His Excellency the Most Hon. Sir Patrick Allen (right), observes as Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, signs her Instrument of Appointment as a Minister, during a swearing-in ceremony for Ministers, held at King’s House in St. Andrew, yesterday (September 17).

2 months ago CabinetEducationInformationSkillsYouth

Education Minister Outlines Key Focus Areas

Further improvements in literacy and numeracy, advancement in special education, and skills training are focus areas for Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris...

By: Garfield L. Angus, September 18, 2025

Director of Regional Educational Services in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information for Region One, Ottis Brown.

3 months ago EducationInformationSkillsYouth

Smooth Reopening of Kingston and St. Andrew Schools After Election-Driven Calendar Adjustment

Schools across Kingston and St. Andrew reopened smoothly on Monday (September 8), following adjustments to the 2025/26 academic calendar to accommodate the September 3 General Election. This was confirmed by...

By: Judana Murphy, September 9, 2025

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, presents Kamili Forrester of Goshen Primary in St. Elizabeth with the first-place trophy in the essay category of the 2024 Jamaica Information Service (JIS) Heritage Competition. The awards ceremony was held at the Terra Nova All-Suite Hotel in Kingston.

3 months ago EducationInformationYouth

Jamaica Information Service Launches 2025 Heritage Competition

The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) has officially launched its 2025 Heritage Competition, inviting students islandwide to participate in a celebration of national pride and cultural legacy. This initiative reflects the...

By: Judith A. Hunter, September 8, 2025

Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport Minister, Hon. Daryl Vaz (right), is in conversation with Superintendent of Police, Jeffery Lecky, in Papine Square on Monday (September 8). The Minister was observing the rollout of the National Rural School Bus Programme.

3 months ago InformationSkillsTransportYouth

National Rural School Bus Programme Rolled Out

The National Rural School Bus Programme officially rolled out on Monday (September 8), with some 60 buses deployed across the island. Minister of Science, Energy, Telecommunications and Transport, Hon. Daryl...

By: Rochelle Williams, September 8, 2025

Chairman of the Jamaica Library Board, Paul Lalor, addresses the Jamaica Library Service (JLS) 2025 National Reading Competition Awards Ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston, on Thursday (August 28).

3 months ago Information

JLS Reports Notable Progress in Online Engagement

The Jamaica Library Service (JLS) is making significant strides in remaining relevant in today’s digital age, with notable progress in online engagement and ongoing support from the public through its...

By: JUDANA MURPHY, August 29, 2025

The 2025 National Reading Competition champions display their trophies during Thursday’s (August 28) awards ceremony, held at The Jamaica Pegasus hotel in New Kingston. They are (from left) St. Mary’s Sherene Ramdon (15-20 age group); St. Elizabeth’s Ladonia Rowe (9-11 age group); St. Ann’s Mia-Isabel Walker (6-8 age group); Manchester’s Kristen Lewis (12-14 age group), and St. James’ Henrietta Richards (21 and older age group), who is also the overall winner.

3 months ago Information

JLS Crowns Five National Reading Competition Champions for 2025

The Jamaica Library Service (JLS), on Thursday (August 28), crowned five champions in the 2025 National Reading Competition. They are St. Ann’s Mia-Isabel Walker (six to eight age group), St....

By: JUDANA MURPHY , August 28, 2025

News

Home
|
Page
|
News

Latest Stories

$9.3 Billion Earmarked to Upgrade Teacher-Training Institutions to Support STEM

Ocho Rios Primary Gets Smart Room

School Safety Week from October 26 to 31

More Stories

Youth Have Key Role to Play in Ensuring a Sustainable Future

Information Ministry Launches ‘Right to Know Week 2025’

Education Minister Outlines Key Focus Areas

Smooth Reopening of Kingston and St. Andrew Schools After Election-Driven Calendar Adjustment

Jamaica Information Service Launches 2025 Heritage Competition

National Rural School Bus Programme Rolled Out

JLS Reports Notable Progress in Online Engagement

JLS Crowns Five National Reading Competition Champions for 2025

News

Features

Television

Radio

Information

Government

Get the Facts

Corporate

Get the Facts

Corporate

Contact

Social Media

News Home | Page | News

Latest Stories

More Stories

News

Features

Television

Radio

Information

Government

Get the Facts

Corporate

Get the Facts

Corporate

Contact

Social Media

News

Home
|
Page
|
News