The Ministry of Education (MOE) has increased operational funding to all public schools by an average of 55 per cent this year, injecting an additional $755 million into the sector, with primary and special needs institutions receiving the largest boost.

As a part of a drive to strengthen early education in Jamaica, portfolio Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon said that the ministry revamped its budget to provide additional funding for the day-to-day operations of schools.

“We say we’re gonna do something and we do it,” said Morris Dixon, who was speaking at a post-cabinet briefing at Jamaica House in St Andrew on Wednesday.