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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
December 25 02:34 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—Britain's King Charles III called for "compassion and reconciliation" at a time of "division" across the world in his Chr...
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Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
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Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
December 25 02:06 PM
HANOVER, Jamaica — As the festive glow of the Christmas season settles over Hanover's parish capital, Mayor of Lucea, Sheridan Samuels is issuing a st...
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
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Fast rising Uk-based dancehall artiste Drip Rick Vi is enjoying a great run in dancehall. The witty deejay has scored a place on one of the hottest be...
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Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
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Fusion reggae artiste Complex Ricki is generating a major buzz on the streets with her latest ambitious single, Make a Change , dedicated to the survi...
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Democrats demand probe into Caribbean boat strikes
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WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – As United States President Donald Trump expands the US military build-up in the Caribbean, Democratic legislators ar...
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WATCH: Wanted man killed in Manchester confrontation, police say
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WATCH: Wanted man killed in Manchester confrontation, police say
December 25 11:02 AM
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — One of Manchester’s most wanted men was fatally shot during an alleged confrontation with the police in Mike Town in the parish ...
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Two American men denied bail on rape charges in The Bahamas
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Two American men denied bail on rape charges in The Bahamas
December 25 10:45 AM
NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC) – Two American men were denied bail when they appeared in a magistrate’s court in The Bahamas charged with raping a 25-year-old ...
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‘Mi Rahtid’, Jamaican grandma turns social media star serving up recipes
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‘Mi Rahtid’, Jamaican grandma turns social media star serving up recipes
Vanassa McKenzie, Observer Online reporter, mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
December 25 10:07 AM
A Florida family’s efforts to preserve their Jamaican matriarch’s recipes, passed down through generations, have transformed the 96-year-old woman int...
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JTA mobilises initial $35 million to provide relief for teachers impacted by Hurricane Melissa
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JTA mobilises initial $35 million to provide relief for teachers impacted by Hurricane Melissa
November 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) has announced the allocation of an initial $35 million to support teachers severely impact...
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JTA Action Committee agrees to pause pending industrial action
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JTA Action Committee agrees to pause pending industrial action
August 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Mark Malabver asked the association's Action Committee to place a pause on any i...
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JTA to meet with Finance Ministry over salaries on Friday
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JTA to meet with Finance Ministry over salaries on Friday
Jason Cross, Observer staff reporter, crossj@jamaicaobserver.com 
August 14, 2025
The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) will head into a meeting Friday morning with the Ministry of Finance and Public Service, hoping to strike a de...
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La Sonja Harrison re-elected as JTA president
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La Sonja Harrison re-elected as JTA president
June 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Principal La Sonja Harrison has been unanimously elected to serve as the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) president for the 202...
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US teachers union says JTC Bill ‘a major step backwards’
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US teachers union says JTC Bill ‘a major step backwards’
May 30, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Describing the Jamaica Teaching Council Bill as “a major step backwards”,  the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has expressed...
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Caribbean Union of Teachers supports JTA’s stance against JTC Bill
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Caribbean Union of Teachers supports JTA’s stance against JTC Bill
May 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -The Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT) in a statement on Friday expressed its full solidarity with the Jamaica Teachers' Association...
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Smith warns against passing ‘travesty’ of JTC Bill in Education Week address
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Smith warns against passing ‘travesty’ of JTC Bill in Education Week address
May 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As Education Week begins, Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President Mark Smith is calling for a “historic” investment in educa...
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Three schools to be gazetted by year end
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Three schools to be gazetted by year end
August 21, 2024
TRELAWNY, Jamaica — A number of schools that were not gazetted will receive such status by the end of the year. The assurance was given by Education M...
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JTA president disappointed with ministry’s plan to recruit overseas teachers
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JTA president disappointed with ministry’s plan to recruit overseas teachers
August 7, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), Leighton Johnson has expressed disappointment and concern regarding the Mini...
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Mark Malabver is the new JTA president-elect
June 26, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former People’s National Party St Thomas Western caretaker, Mark Malabver is the new president-elect for the Jamaica Teachers’ Ass...
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JTA condemns attack on teacher at Vere Technical
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JTA condemns attack on teacher at Vere Technical
June 3, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — President of the Jamaica Teachers' Association (JTA) Leighton Johnson has condemned last week's attack on a teacher by a parent at...
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King Charles calls for ‘reconciliation’ in Christmas speech
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Lucea mayor defends new Christmas tree as he blasts detractors
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HANOVER, Jamaica — As the festive glow of the Christmas season settles over Hanover's parish capital, Mayor of Lucea, Sheridan Samuels is issuing a st...
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DJ Mac gives UK-based Drip Rick Vi the green light
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Fast rising Uk-based dancehall artiste Drip Rick Vi is enjoying a great run in dancehall. The witty deejay has scored a place on one of the hottest be...
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Complex Ricki wants to ‘Make a Change’
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Fusion reggae artiste Complex Ricki is generating a major buzz on the streets with her latest ambitious single, Make a Change , dedicated to the survi...
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