Story time with Canadian high commissioner
High Commissioner of Canada Mark Berman reads with students at Jamaica House Basic School on Tuesday.
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May 8, 2026

Story time with Canadian high commissioner

STUDENTS at Jamaica House Basic School were all smiles as Canada’s High Commissioner Mark Berman joined them for a reading session in observance of Read Across Jamaica Day.

The high commissioner read aloud and engaged with students, highlighting the importance of early childhood literacy and encouraging a love of reading from a young age.

The visit also included a donation of storybooks and school supplies to support literacy development and classroom learning.

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