Dana Morris Dixon
JamaicapoliticianFemale6.1Global Dominance: 0.00%Dana Morris Dixon is the current Minister of Education in Jamaica, having taken office in the last few months. She faces the daunting challenge of reforming a struggling education system, particularly addressing the crisis of literacy among primary school students. With less than 30 percent of Jamaican youths pursuing tertiary education and a significant number of students failing core subjects like English and mathematics, her role is crucial in leading efforts to enhance educational outcomes across the nation.
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Dana Morris Dixon admitted that the version of the bill that was circulated was incorrect.
Bill blunder - Environmental levy bill withdrawn, replaced after certification cock-up | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-26
Dana Morris Dixon admitted that the version of the bill that was circulated was incorrect.
Bill blunder | News | Jamaica GleanerJamaica· 2026-09-26Dana Morris Dixon said the version of the bill that was circulated was not the correct one and subsequently withdrew the bill.
Environmental Protection Levy bill withdrawn, replaced in Senate after error flagged | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-26Dana Morris Dixon is the current Education Minister mentioned in the context of school closures.
Editorial | Beyond school closures: Confronting Jamaica’s demographic reality | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-09-25
Education Minister Senator Dr. Dana Morris Dixon stated that the Government is exploring closing and merging more schools across Jamaica.
14 students left at Somerset Primary as enrolment plummets | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-23
The four join a network of Jamaican alumni of the programmes, including Education, Skills, Youth and Information Minister, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon.
Four Jamaicans selected for prestigious US Fulbright, Hubert Humphrey programmes | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-22
Education Minister Senator Dana Morris Dixon announced the engagement of private contractors for water trucking to schools.
‘We are not struggling’ - Schools see strategic success as they hold out against drought | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-20
Education Minister Senator Dana Morris Dixon announced the engagement of private contractors for water trucking to schools.
‘We are not struggling’ - Schools see strategic success as they hold out against drought | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-20Dr Dana Morris Dixon had previously committed to publishing the document.
TCN U-TURN - Govt backtracks on commitment to make deal public | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-17
Dr Dana Morris Dixon had previously committed to publishing the document.
TCN U-TURN | News | Jamaica GleanerJamaica· 2026-09-17Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon expressed concern about the stabbing of a student.
Education Ministry reviewing report on stabbing of JC student | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-16
Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon announced the establishment of a special committee to monitor Hurricane Melissa reconstruction works at schools.
Education Ministry establishes oversight committee on Hurricane Melissa school repairs | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-16Dr Dana Morris Dixon is the education minister addressing the gender performance gap in Jamaica's education system.
Editorial | What Port Antonio Primary has to teach | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-09-15
Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon’s position was challenged regarding the school rules.
PNP urges schools to respect Black identity in grooming policies | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-14
Youth Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon says a probe has been launched to determine the circumstances that led to five children remaining in the care of the Spanish Town Hospital for several months after being abandoned by their families.
‘Never okay’ - Morris Dixon orders probe into children abandoned at hospital | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-14
Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon stated that only three schools did not open on September 7.
Furniture shortage, repairs delay Black River Primary reopening | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-12
Harrison welcomed a recent statement from Minister of Education and Youth Dr Dana Morris Dixon that 'rules are rules'.
STICK TO CODES | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-12
Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon announced that the Ministry is actively monitoring contractors to ensure they implement safety protocols.
Crawford renews call for student-hosting programme amid ongoing hurricane reconstruction | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-11
Youth Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon reiterated that the Government is actively reviewing the Childcare and Protection Act and the Adoption Act.
Int’l experts to help fix adoption gaps | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-11
Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon noted that the pace of repairs at schools was affected by a shortage of labour.
Harrison: Put young men to work on school repairs | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-10
Education Minister Senator Dana Morris Dixon said during the press briefing that fixing all the schools at the same time is a very difficult proposition.
PLEA FOR PATIENCE | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-10
Education Minister Senator Dana Morris Dixon acknowledged that not all repairs would be completed by the start of the new school year.
Children’s rights group takes issue with Holness’ ‘learning closer to nature’ remark | NewsJamaica· 2026-09-10
Dr Dana Morris Dixon is Jamaica’s education minister who is considering the future of Mulgrave Primary School.
Editorial | Demographics and schools | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-08-06Dr Dana Morris Dixon, the information minister, highlighted the potential role of the NPC in addressing the crisis caused by Hurricane Melissa.
Editorial | Revive partnership council | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-08-03
Dana Morris Dixon remembered Stranger Cole as a humble man who encouraged her academically.
‘More life!’ at Stranger Cole’s thanksgiving service | EntertainmentJamaica· 2026-07-31
Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon confirmed that Hydel’s high-school operations would be merged with Cumberland High.
SCHOOL SHUFFLE - Parents weigh costs, reputation and convenience in wake of Hydel-Cumberland merger | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-19
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, has pledged support for principals who enforce discipline in schools.
Education minister pledges to support principals in maintaining discipline in schools | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-17Dana Morris Dixon is the Education Minister who emphasized that schools should be places where children are valued and supported.
Editorial | Nonsense graduations | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-07-06
Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon has insisted that the MOU is a US-initiated arrangement.
Push for US inquiry into deportee deal - Federal lawmakers urged to launch probe into third-country nationals agreement | NewsJamaica· 2026-07-04
Dana Morris Dixon is the Education Minister who responded to the Ascot episode by outlining expectations for student learning pathways.
Editorial | Ascot revisited | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-07-01