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Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Charah Watson, says Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education allows students to develop critical-thinking, problem-solving and inquiry skills that are valuable across
08 Sep, 2026 0

Educators encouraged to expose students to more STEM-based learning

As the 2026/2027 academic year gets under way, educators are being encouraged to expose students to more science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-based learning, regardless of their…
Minister of Education Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon.
08 Sep, 2026 0

Two primary schools merged, 3 closed

The Government is exploring closing and merging more schools across Jamaica as a means of maximising resources and infrastructure, Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon has indicated. “We…
Dr Lavern Stewart, newly installed principal of Herbert Morrison Technical High.
08 Sep, 2026 0

Western schools reopen as rehab work continues

WESTERN BUREAU: Schools across western Jamaica reopened on Monday for the 2026-2027 academic year despite some still needing extensive repairs to restore their hurricane-ravaged compounds. Dr Lavern…
A section of the St Elizabeth Technical High School compound that was destroyed by Hurricane Melissa last October.
08 Sep, 2026 0

STETHS built to bounce back

To reopen after the devastation to its infrastructure almost a year ago as a result of Hurricane Melissa is a tale that reflects the adopted theme of St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS).…
Christopher Issa
08 Sep, 2026 0

J$1.5m lifeline for children of tourism workers

WESTERN BUREAU: As thousands of children returned to classrooms across Jamaica yesterday, some sons and daughters of tourism workers were doing so against a very different backdrop – their parents…
Latoya Harris Ghartey
08 Sep, 2026 0

NET rebuilding schools for future resilience

In acknowledging the unease, particularly among those in the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa, the National Education Trust (NET) is reaffirming the unwavering pledge of the Build Back Better…
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address at the official launch ceremony of Hydel Cumberland High School yesterday at the Cumberland campus in Portmore, St Catherine.
08 Sep, 2026 0

Schools must follow repair protocols – education minister

Education Minister Senator Dana Morris Dixon is urging schools not to undertake repairs outside the Ministry of Education’s established protocols as the ministry awaits a second report on the…
Principal of Bath Primary School in St Thomas, Devmarie Blake-Brown (second right), shares a proud moment with the three mothers she guided to success in the 2026 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) English A examination. They are (from left)
08 Sep, 2026 0

Bath Primary principal helps three mothers pass CSEC English

Three mothers in the quiet community of Bath, St Thomas are celebrating academic success after passing this year’s Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) English A examination under the…
Mario Figueroa, general manager, gives remarks at the Inaugural Coleraine Pines PEP Grant Handover.
08 Sep, 2026 0

JP Farms extends education support to Coleraine Pines students

JP Farms has expanded its longstanding educational support programme beyond the children of its employees, awarding grants to three students from the neighbouring Coleraine Pines community as they…