Dr Dana Morris Dixon
Dr. Dana Morris Dixon is a Jamaican politician serving as the Minister of Education. She has been a strong advocate for educational reform and nutrition policies aimed at improving the well-being of students in Jamaica. Recently, she announced the Cabinet's approval of a national school nutrition policy that aims to transform the way children receive meals at schools, emphasizing the importance of healthy eating and nutritional standards to combat rising obesity rates among youth.
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Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon told the Senate that post-hurricane absenteeism was at 18 per cent.
Empty desks, shattered routines | Lead Stories
Jamaica· 2026-02-08
Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris-Dixon said the guidance and counselling team is working closely with school administrators in the affected communities.
Grief support deployed to schools following deadly crash in St Elizabeth | NewsJamaica· 2026-01-13
Dr Dana Morris Dixon noted the collective trauma experienced by the country.
Hurricane's impact extends beyond infrastructure to mental health | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-11-19
Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon described the deaths as 'devastating,' stressing the dangers of bullying.
Police flag mid-year surge in suicides despite overall decline in 2025
Guyana· 2025-09-30
Education Minister Dr. Dana Morris Dixon condemned the act of bullying that has been linked to the most recent loss.
Cyberbullying a major concern in schools | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-26
Dr Dana Morris Dixon urged the public to view the turnout figures in a broader context.
JLP to closely monitor official count following shock losses | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-09-05
Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon has announced $628 million for school maintenance in the 2025-2026 academic year.
Back-to-school jitters | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-31
Dr. Dana Morris Dixon will represent the Jamaica Labour Party in the debate.
JDC denies politics behind no sign language at first election debate, interpreter secured for tonight’s debate | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-27
Dr Dana Morris Dixon is one of the participants in the debate representing the governing Jamaica Labour Party.
Funding of tax cuts must be explained in debate, says Hyman | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-26
Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon expressed optimism about the ongoing wage negotiations for public sector workers.
No normality guaranteed | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-23
Mark Malabver made his appeal to Education Minister Dr Dana Morris-Dixon shortly after being installed as president.
Malabver wants stronger backing from education ministry in JTA wage talks | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-08-20
Dr. Dana Morris Dixon will also represent the Jamaica Labour Party in the economy debate.
Jamaica Debates Commission announces changes and teams for election debates | NewsJamaica· 2025-08-19
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth & Information, Dr Dana Morris Dixon, in her remarks, encouraged Jamaicans not to normalise violence against children.
Resurrect the village to protect children, urges Grange | NewsJamaica· 2025-06-10
Information Minister Senator Dr. Dana Morris Dixon insisted that she has confidence in the team that conducts interviews and selects individuals.
Gov’t defends FID appointment process amid Opposition uproar | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-30
Dr Dana Morris Dixon participated in the tribute to Annie John.
Something Extra | Wednesday | LifestyleJamaica· 2025-05-29
Minister of Educator Dr Dana Morris Dixon said there would be a two-year moratorium after the bill is enacted.
Principals body warns, slow down on JTC bill | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-05-01
Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, the minister of education, announced the approval of the school nutrition policy.
Advocates call for strong mechanisms for food nutrition policy roll-out | Lead StoriesJamaica· 2025-04-21
