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As Rubio meets with Caribbean leaders; US eases Cuba oil block
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 26 12:18 AM
Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Romeich, Slyda di Wizard aim to revive reggae’s youth with Love Echoes rhythm
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 26 12:16 AM
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
February 26 12:14 AM
US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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Head-turning Jamaican basketball team faces Bahamas in World Cup push
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26 12:12 AM
Battling Bahamas
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
February 26 12:11 AM
As Washington softens oil embargo, Cuba coast guard kills 4 on Florida-registered boat
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Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
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Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
February 26 12:10 AM
Caribbean Flavours Take Centre Stage at Jamaica Food and Drink Festival 2026
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Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
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Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
February 26 12:09 AM
Regional leaders encouraged by engagement with Rubio
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200 students in Western Jamaica strengthen exam readiness through stem and core subject training
200 students in Western Jamaica strengthen exam readiness through stem and core subject training
February 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Approximately 200 grade six and grade 11 students from across Westmoreland and St James have strengthened their competencies in Math...
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UWI rises in global rankings
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UWI rises in global rankings
February 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The University of the West Indies (UWI) has risen to the top three per cent of universities worldwide, according to the latest Tim...
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NET celebrates 16 years of rebuilding and reaffirming partnerships for national impact
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NET celebrates 16 years of rebuilding and reaffirming partnerships for national impact
February 4, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Education Trust (NET), a registered charitable organisation and an agency of the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth...
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Education ministry reiterates that no child must be denied access to public schools
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Education ministry reiterates that no child must be denied access to public schools
January 29, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MoESYI) is again reminding school leaders and stakeholders that every ch...
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Only 72 per cent of students attending school in Region 4
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Only 72 per cent of students attending school in Region 4
January 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — While classes resumed at all schools as of January 14, attendance continues to fluctuate and is down by as much as 28 per cent in ...
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JTA to conduct assessment of schools over the weekend
January 3, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — With the new school term set to begin next week, the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is mobilising to conduct a high-stakes as...
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UNICEF drives education recovery in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa
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UNICEF drives education recovery in Jamaica following Hurricane Melissa
December 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—UNICEF has stepped up efforts to restore education and support the emotional wellbeing of thousands of children across the island af...
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Education ministry activates host school initiative
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Education ministry activates host school initiative
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has activated the host school initiative to assist students whose institu...
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YeCats launches mobile classroom in Black River to support children after Hurricane Melissa
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YeCats launches mobile classroom in Black River to support children after Hurricane Melissa
November 20, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — In a step toward restoring educational stability after the devastating effects of Hurricane Melissa, the YeCats Mobile Resourc...
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Black River High charting a path for safe return of students
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Black River High charting a path for safe return of students
November 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Black River High School board and administration are mapping out a path for the safe return of students to the institution, wh...
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Guyana to introduce website to report bullying schools
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Guyana to introduce website to report bullying schools
November 10, 2025
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) – Guyana's education ministry has announced plans to introduce moral and civic education as part of the national school curri...
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Gov’t, Opposition unite on ‘safe, rapid reopening of schools and psychosocial support’ after Melissa
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Gov’t, Opposition unite on ‘safe, rapid reopening of schools and psychosocial support’ after Melissa
November 5, 2025
The Government and Opposition on Wednesday presented a united front in relation to the reopening of schools following Hurricane Melissa, which devasta...
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Educational support outside of school term being considered, says Morris Dixon
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Educational support outside of school term being considered, says Morris Dixon
November 3, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Following the widespread destruction caused by Category Five Hurricane Melissa, particularly in western Jamaica, Education Ministe...
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Flow signs MoU for ICT Teacher of the Year award with gov’t support
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Flow signs MoU for ICT Teacher of the Year award with gov’t support
September 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Flow Foundation has received support from the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information for the 2026 launch of thei...
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Education – the greatest creative equaliser- Grenada PM
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Education – the greatest creative equaliser- Grenada PM
September 27, 2025
UNITED NATIONS, United States (CMC) – Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell says education is the only force that can turn innovation into inclusion ...
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Education ministry mourns death of Holmwood Technical student
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Education ministry mourns death of Holmwood Technical student
September 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MOESYI) is  expressing sadness at  the suspected suicide of a 16-year-ol...
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Black River High prioritising STEM delivery for 2025/26 academic year
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Black River High prioritising STEM delivery for 2025/26 academic year
September 9, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica - Students attending Black River High School in St Elizabeth are being strategically positioned with a focus on science, technology,...
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Education ministry expanding digital toolkit to enhance classroom engagement
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Education ministry expanding digital toolkit to enhance classroom engagement
September 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is actively integrating digital resources into classrooms to foster great...
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Probe launched into barring of students as Morris-Dixon reaffirms no lockout policy
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Probe launched into barring of students as Morris-Dixon reaffirms no lockout policy
September 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Education Dana Morris Dixon is reiterating that no child should be locked out of school because of any infraction. “Th...
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Focus Group: Cost of living, education and social services among important factors for voters
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Focus Group: Cost of living, education and social services among important factors for voters
September 3, 2025
As Jamaicans headed to the polls Wednesday in the general elections, a Jamaica Observer focus group identified several key issues that would influence...
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Literacy programme key focus for 2025/26 academic year
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Literacy programme key focus for 2025/26 academic year
September 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, has emphasised that the implementation of a l...
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NET and JAMPACT give back to students with ‘pop-up village’
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NET and JAMPACT give back to students with ‘pop-up village’
September 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Education Trust (NET) and Jamaica Impact Incorporation (JAMPACT) brought hope, joy and vital resources to dozens of c...
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As Rubio meets with Caribbean leaders; US eases Cuba oil block
February 26, 2026
ICE COOLING
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
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Bills rising, but taps still dry
MPs demand answers over ‘mind-boggling’ NWC bills
Jerome Williams | Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Bills rising, but taps still dry
{"xml":"xml"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Joyful pulse
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Joyful pulse
Romeich, Slyda di Wizard aim to revive reggae’s youth with Love Echoes rhythm
Shereita Grizzle | Observer Staff Reporter 
February 26, 2026
Joyful pulse
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
February 26, 2026
US eases ban on Venezuelan oil to Cuba as crisis alarms Caribbean
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BALL OUT!
Basketball, ...
BALL OUT!
Head-turning Jamaican basketball team faces Bahamas in World Cup push
Daniel Blake | Sports Writer | blaked@jamaicaobserver.com 
February 26, 2026
Battling Bahamas
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