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July 10, 2025

NPSC Raises Concern About Impact of Permissive Parenting

The National Parenting Support Commission (NPSC) is raising concern about the impact of permissive parenting in Jamaican households, warning that this trend may cause behavioral challenges in children. Permissive parenting…
July 3, 2025

Education Minister Commends Improvements at Louise Bennett-Coverley Primary

Creative strategies being undertaken at the Louise Bennett-Coverley Primary School that have improved academic outcomes, particularly for boys, are being praised by Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator…
July 3, 2025

New Building Standards to Transform Schools

A significant step forward in educational infrastructure is under way with the introduction of new school building standards islandwide, focusing on safety, sustainability, and student-focused design. The initiative was outlined…
July 3, 2025

National Summer Academy Begins July 7

The National Summer Academy (NSA) 2025, hosted by the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, will get under way on July 7 and run until July 24. Under the…
July 3, 2025

Students in Grades 1-3 to Benefit from Reading Classes and New Storybooks

Beginning this September, students in grades one to three across Jamaica will benefit from enhanced reading classes and newly printed storybooks as part of a comprehensive literacy initiative. Minister of…
July 10, 2025

Parents Urged to Support Their Children

Parents are being urged to support their children through prayer, praise and presence. The appeal was made by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr.…
July 10, 2025

Education Minister Applauds Pep Success at St. Ann Schools

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Hon. Dana Morris Dixon, visited two high-achieving primary schools in St. Ann on Wednesday (July 2), to celebrate their outstanding performance in this year’s…
July 10, 2025

NCR Received Nearly 14,000 Child Protection Reports in 2024

The National Children’s Registry (NCR) received 13,918 reports in 2024 relating to 25,005 incidents of abuse and other care and protection concerns. This reflects a decrease of 212 reports compared…
July 3, 2025

EU-JA 5K And 10K Run/Walk Cheque Presentation

Head of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica, Her Excellency Dr. Erja Eskola (fourth right), presents a chaque for $8,345,000 to the Creative Language-Based Learning Foundation in support of…