Dana Morris Dixon
JamaicapoliticianFemale5.8Global 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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Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon confirmed the merger of Hydel and Cumberland high schools due to financial struggles and infrastructure issues.
Gov't confirms Hydel, Cumberland high schools to merge | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-22
Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon said that note 'conflated' discussions about a separate skilled-worker arrangement.
Holness: Public alarm over US deportee deal ‘almost ridiculous'; vows no dumping of undesirables on Jamaica | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-22
Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon indicated that the government is seeking skilled workers under the TCN agreement.
‘We don’t want it’ | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-22
Dr. Dana Morris Dixon stated that the USS Nimitz's visit would offer a unique educational platform for young Jamaicans.
SHOW OF FORCE | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-02
Portfolio Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon expressed deep sorrow over the tragedy.
17-year-old boy in custody after deadly fight at Ocho Rios High | NewsJamaica· 2026-03-05
Education Minister Dana Morris Dixon called for reducing the gender gap of the ICT workforce.
Editorial | Opening doors for girls in science and technology | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-02-14
Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon told the Senate that post-hurricane absenteeism was at 18 per cent in Region 3.
‘We need to find the students’ | NewsJamaica· 2026-02-14
Dana Morris Dixon is the information minister who announced the recruitment for a CEO for the new agency leading Jamaica's reconstruction from Hurricane Melissa.
Editorial | Beyond NaRRA’s CEO | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-02-01
Dana Morris Dixon is the education minister who reported on the reopening of schools after Hurricane Melissa.
Editorial | Restoring education | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-01-31
Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon is the Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information who provided an update on the modular homes initiative.
First set of modular homes expected in February | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-29Information Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon confirmed the announcement during a post‑Cabinet news conference.
First Hurricane Melissa shelter grants to be paid this week – Morris Dixon | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-28Dana Morris Dixon spoke about her concern of employment for persons with disabilities.
Floyd Morris | The forgotten Jamaicans in the labour market | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-01-25
Dana Morris Dixon is the Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information in Jamaica.
Living with cerebral palsy ... a unique story to share | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-25Dana Morris Dixon is the Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information in Jamaica.
Continue to produce graduates who help to shape Jamaica | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-25Senator, Dr the Hon Dana Morris Dixon extended heartfelt congratulations to Kingston Technical High School on its 130th anniversary.
Bridging home and school | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-25
Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris-Dixon noted that school consolidation is routinely assessed in light of changing demographics.
Severely damaged, sparsely enrolled | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2026-01-25
Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon announced the extension of hurricane support for private schools.
$31m to be disbursed as Gov’t extends hurricane support for private schools - Morris Dixon | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-23Efforts to get a comment from Minister of Education Dana Morris Dixon proved futile as several calls to her mobile phone went unanswered.
NO TITLE DEFENCE FOR HYDEL? | SportsJamaica· 2026-01-23
Information Minister Dana Morris Dixon disclosed that the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NRRA) is now in operation.
Editorial | House oversight of the NRRA | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-01-20Information Minister, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, has announced the establishment of NARA to lead Jamaica's rebuilding after Hurricane Melissa.
NARA, body to lead rebuilding after Hurricane Melissa, now active; jobs to be advertised - Morris Dixon | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-15Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon said the ministry has been working with school administrators to assist students.
Rural school bus system to go cashless February 1 | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-14
Information Minister, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, is leading the government's new approach to combat misinformation.
Jamaican gov't to use 'receipts' to combat 'misinformation' - Info Minister | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-14Dana Morris Dixon is the education minister who indicated the government's willingness to take over basic schools.
Editorial | Early childhood crisis | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-12-15
Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon stated at a post-Cabinet press briefing that the Government is now focused on restoration, not recreation.
Not so merry Christmas | EntertainmentJamaica· 2025-12-14
Information Minister Dr Dana Morris-Dixon announced the cancellation of Christmas parties across government due to Hurricane Melissa.
Cabinet cancels Christmas parties across gov't after Hurricane MelissaJamaica· 2025-12-10
Dana Morris Dixon is the minister responsible for information who has proposed a national discussion on social media behavior.
Editorial | Damoclean Marlene | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-12-04
Education minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon should formally embrace, and expand, the initiative of the opposition parliamentarian, Damion Crawford.
Editorial | Adopt Crawford’s template | CommentaryJamaica· 2025-12-04
Information Minister Dr Dana Morris-Dixon today told a hurricane recovery press conference at Jamaica House that a system is to be rolled out over the next week or two to allow the public to track Hurricane Melissa donations and distribution.
Melissa donation and distribution tracking system must be fully transparent, says PNP | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-04
Information Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon has disclosed that the millions collected by the Government through the Support Jamaica Hurricane Melissa relief website will be used to buy building materials to support reconstruction.
Support Jamaica donations to be used to rebuild homes, Westmoreland being prioritised - Morris Dixon | NewsJamaica· 2025-12-03
Dr. Dana Morris Dixon is the Information Minister who confirmed that none of the donated money has been spent yet.
NONE SPENT | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-27
