Dana Morris Dixon
JamaicapoliticianFemale6.7Global 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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Dr Dana Morris Dixon is Jamaica’s education minister who is considering the future of Mulgrave Primary School.
Editorial | Demographics and schools | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-08-06
Dr 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· 2026-07-01Dana Morris Dixon is the education minister who discussed fairness and inclusion in education.
Editorial | Again, graduating from what? | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-06-30
Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon said every child deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, regardless of examination outcomes.
Education Ministry chides Ascot Primary over graduation blunder | EntertainmentJamaica· 2026-06-30Dana Morris Dixon, minister of education, skills, youth and information, announced the investment while addressing the school’s graduation ceremony.
STETHS in line for $310m upgrade and rebuild | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-27Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon announced the expansion of the school's curriculum as part of a J$400 million investment.
STETHS to get Jamaica's first high school mechatronics and robotics lab | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-27
Dana Morris Dixon is the education minister who commented on the PEP results.
Editorial | Reviewing PEP | CommentaryJamaica· 2026-06-26
Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon announced the 2025-2026 results during a news conference.
Storm-tested scores - Hurricane ‘resilience’ reflected in PEP results | NewsJamaica· 2026-06-23
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· 2026-06-22Information 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
