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18 finalists compete for Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland title
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18 finalists compete for Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland title
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
April 12 11:06 AM
Hannah Sheree, pageant director for the Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland competition, says she is pleased with the lineup of 18 finalists who will b...
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Groundsman charged with smuggling contraband into Annatto Bay lock-up
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Groundsman charged with smuggling contraband into Annatto Bay lock-up
April 12 09:53 AM
ST MARY, Jamaica —  A 35 year-old groundsman was granted bail in the sum of $650,000 when he appeared in the St Mary parish court on April 7 after he ...
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Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
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Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered a United States (US) naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in response to ...
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Rytz soaked in pure Soca bliss
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Rytz soaked in pure Soca bliss
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A heavy downpour threatened to put a damper on the hard fete agenda soca lovers had in mind for Rytz on Thursday, but by nightfall, the event had rewr...
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Mastering Difficult Conversations: Carolyn Rose Miller leads initiative to strengthen professional and personal relationships
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April 12 07:37 AM
Communication expert Carolyn Rose Miller is taking proactive steps to address what she describes as a troubling pattern in professional and personal r...
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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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Xodus Fete Gala dresses, impresses
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Neita Garvey calls for urgent action on prolonged shelter conditions
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Neita Garvey calls for urgent action on prolonged shelter conditions
April 8, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica   — Shadow Minister of Local Government, Natalie Neita Garvey is raising concern about the continued housing of hurricane-affected r...
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Budget Debate: Construction to start on two STEAM schools this year, says Holness
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Budget Debate: Construction to start on two STEAM schools this year, says Holness
March 22, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness says ground will be broken this year for the construction of two Science, Technology, Engineering...
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Gina Tomlinson-Williams believes in people power
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Gina Tomlinson-Williams believes in people power
March 15, 2026
Gina Tomlinson-Williams believes in people power
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Mexico considering social media restriction for minors — minister
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Mexico considering social media restriction for minors — minister
March 11, 2026
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Mexico is considering implementing an Australia-style social media restriction for minors, Public Education Secretary Mari...
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Education minister urges Jamaicans to intervene to help curb student absenteeism
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Education minister urges Jamaicans to intervene to help curb student absenteeism
March 7, 2026
Education Minister Dana Morris Dixon has again called for communities across Jamaica to play a stronger role in tackling student absenteeism, warning ...
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Education ministry to increase number of deans of discipline in schools, says Morris Dixon
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Education ministry to increase number of deans of discipline in schools, says Morris Dixon
March 7, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica —The Government is looking at strengthening the deans of discipline programme in schools as part of measures to better manage studen...
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Liberty Caribbean Foundation commits $10m to education recovery in Westmoreland
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Liberty Caribbean Foundation commits $10m to education recovery in Westmoreland
March 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Education recovery in eastern Westmoreland has received a major boost with a contribution of more than $10 million from the Libert...
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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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18 finalists compete for Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland title
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18 finalists compete for Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland title
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
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Hannah Sheree, pageant director for the Miss Universe Jamaica Westmoreland competition, says she is pleased with the lineup of 18 finalists who will b...
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Groundsman charged with smuggling contraband into Annatto Bay lock-up
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Groundsman charged with smuggling contraband into Annatto Bay lock-up
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ST MARY, Jamaica —  A 35 year-old groundsman was granted bail in the sum of $650,000 when he appeared in the St Mary parish court on April 7 after he ...
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Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
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Trump orders US naval blockade of Strait of Hormuz
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Sunday ordered a United States (US) naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz in response to ...
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Rytz soaked in pure Soca bliss
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Rytz soaked in pure Soca bliss
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A heavy downpour threatened to put a damper on the hard fete agenda soca lovers had in mind for Rytz on Thursday, but by nightfall, the event had rewr...
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Mastering Difficult Conversations: Carolyn Rose Miller leads initiative to strengthen professional and personal relationships
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Mastering Difficult Conversations: Carolyn Rose Miller leads initiative to strengthen professional and personal relationships
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Communication expert Carolyn Rose Miller is taking proactive steps to address what she describes as a troubling pattern in professional and personal r...
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