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Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
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Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
NGO head, PAJ and others hold conflicting views on withholding names of accused
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:30 AM
Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
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Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
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Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
BY JEROME WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter williamsj@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:28 AM
Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
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The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
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The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
He taught himself to read on a journey to academic triumph
BY VERNON DAVIDSON Executive editor — publications davidsonv@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:26 AM
The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
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Xodus Fete Gala dresses, impresses
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Xodus Fete Gala dresses, impresses
BY KEDIESHA PERRY 
April 12 12:26 AM
Xodus Fete Gala dresses, impresses
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Morning Maestro Machel
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Morning Maestro Machel
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Morning Maestro Machel
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From child apprentice to master craftsman
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From child apprentice to master craftsman
Kevin Campbell hoping to preserve pot-making craft; invites youth to learn
By Tamoy Ashman Sunday Observer staff reporter ashmant@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:24 AM
From child apprentice to master craftsman
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Time for the stick, not just carrot?
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Time for the stick, not just carrot?
IMAJ head says incentives alone won’t push Jamaica towards sustainable real estate
BY CHARMAINE N CLARKE Executive editor, regional correspondents network clarkec@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:22 AM
Time for the stick, not just carrot?
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RUNNING RIOT!
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RUNNING RIOT!
Busby pleased as Reggae Girlz continue winning form in World Cup qualifiers
BY RUDDY ALLEN Staff reporter ruddya@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12 12:22 AM
Busby pleased as Reggae Girlz rout Antigua and Barbuda
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YATJA urges action to correct CSEC mathematics struggles in Jamaica
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YATJA urges action to correct CSEC mathematics struggles in Jamaica
April 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A new initiative, For Your Actuary Tutor JA (YATJA), is working to improve CSEC mathematics performance in Jamaica by helping stud...
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Man accused of faking CSEC results in police recruitment bid to return to court
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Man accused of faking CSEC results in police recruitment bid to return to court
February 11, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A young man who allegedly attempted to fake documents for admittance into the police force was ordered to return to court later th...
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J’can students ace several units in CAPE 2025 exams
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J’can students ace several units in CAPE 2025 exams
Guy's Hill High, McGrath High among region's best
November 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaican students continued their excellent academic performances in the June 2025 Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) examination...
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Jamaican students top 13 CSEC subjects in 2025 CXC Merit list
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Jamaican students top 13 CSEC subjects in 2025 CXC Merit list
November 8, 2025
Jamaican students placed first in the region in 13 Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) subjects in the June 2025 examinations. The result...
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WATCH: Bellefield High sets sights on ending shift system
School opens eight new classrooms but needs 16 more
BY KASEY WILLIAMS Observer staff reporter kaseyw@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 27, 2025
Bellefield High sets sights on ending shift system
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Student of STETHS aces CSEC exams
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Student of STETHS aces CSEC exams
September 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Sabrina Dale of St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) has distinguished herself as one of the school’s brightest academic star...
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Extratime Tutoring to host fifth free online seminar for CSEC/CAPE students
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Extratime Tutoring to host fifth free online seminar for CSEC/CAPE students
August 31, 2025
The fifth year of Extratime Tutoring’s online seminar starts September 6 with classes in biology and chemistry for high school students. Dr Gayan Smit...
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Improved performance in 2025 CSEC English and Mathematics
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Improved performance in 2025 CSEC English and Mathematics
August 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is reporting improvement in the performance of Jamaican students in the M...
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NCB Foundation provides $7.8 million to pay exam fees for 1,310 students
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NCB Foundation provides $7.8 million to pay exam fees for 1,310 students
March 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - A total of 1,310 students, who will be sitting information technology in the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exam...
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GetAced determined to help inner-city students pass math and English
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GetAced determined to help inner-city students pass math and English
March 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - At least 50 students from the inner-city will benefit from professional tutoring classes for CSEC math and English, thanks to a ne...
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Jamaica Stock Exchange to assist blind students with CSEC
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Jamaica Stock Exchange to assist blind students with CSEC
February 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) and the Jamaica Society for the Blind (JSB) on Wednesday signed a memorandum of understanding (MO...
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Jamaica’s children being given ‘stones and serpents’ says Crawford
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Jamaica’s children being given ‘stones and serpents’ says Crawford
September 15, 2024
Opposition spokesman on Education, Damion Crawford, citing the poor performance of Jamaican students in this year’s CSEC examinations where just 18 pe...
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CXC developing regional policy on AI
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CXC developing regional policy on AI
August 19, 2024
ROSEAU, Dominica (CMC) — The Caribbean Examination Council (CXC) Monday said it has embraced artificial intelligence (AI) and is now creating the envi...
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CXC reverses decision to discontinue subjects
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CXC reverses decision to discontinue subjects
June 4, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has reversed its decision to discontinue four subjects at the Caribbean Secondary Educatio...
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CXC schedules meeting with Ministers of Education to address syllabus suspension
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CXC schedules meeting with Ministers of Education to address syllabus suspension
May 29, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is to meet with Ministers of Education across the region regarding the suspension of the ...
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Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
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Sex crime silence: Yes or no?
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Coalition firm in rejection of close-in-age sex pass
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The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
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The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
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BY VERNON DAVIDSON Executive editor — publications davidsonv@jamaicaobserver.com 
April 12, 2026
The secret struggle of former national footballer Michael ‘Zun’ Clarke
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Xodus Fete Gala dresses, impresses
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Xodus Fete Gala dresses, impresses
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From child apprentice to master craftsman
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From child apprentice to master craftsman
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April 12, 2026
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