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...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
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Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
January 12 12:26 AM
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
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January 12 12:25 AM
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
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Dover residents say flooding worse than Melissa, blame lack of drain cleaning
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Singer Kenneth Roxborough dies at 78
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Judge expected to decide on start date today
January 12 12:22 AM
Adjournment in gang trial might be ‘demanded’, says lawyer
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January 7, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Education has announced sweeping changes to national and regional examinations for the 2025-2026 academic year, ci...
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January 5, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As schools reopen for the Easter Term, the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has assured parents that no child’...
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October 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Education says there are no directives for school closures at this time, despite a tropical storm watch being in e...
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September 8, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Schools across Kingston and St Andrew reopened smoothly on Monday, following adjustments to the 2025/26 academic calendar to accommo...
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September 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica —The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, in collaboration with the Organization of American States (OAS), is offer...
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June 28, 2025
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information recently launched an investigation and has since ordered a full audit into the operations at ...
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April 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Early Childhood Development Cross-Sectional Oversight Body has been reestablished with 13 members. It is chaired by Permanent Se...
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March 24, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Jamaica Observer has been reliably informed that face-to-face classes have ended for the day at St James High School. Classes ...
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February 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica- Educational institutions and parents are being reminded of the importance of including play in the teaching and learning process in...
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January 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica -Several schools in Spanish Town, St Catherine have been closed for the day due to a flare-up of violence in the area according to t...
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Education Ministry provides trauma and grief support at Jessie Ripoll after death of principal, wife
January 6, 2025
The Ministry of Education and Youth says it has mobilised resources to provide support to students and staff of the Jessie Ripoll Primary School follo...
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December 5, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The National Education Trust (NET), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information (MoESYI), offic...
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October 2, 2024
The Ministry of Education and Youth continues to put measures in place to address needs in the sector and improve student outcomes. Portfolio Minister...
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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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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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July 15, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting that 212 schools sustained damage during the passage of Hurricane Beryl and will ...
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June 21, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A comparison of students’ performance in the 2024 Primary Exit Profile (PEP), with pre and post COVID-19 results, is showing overa...
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June 21, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Education and Youth is reporting that 30,302 students who sat the 2024 Primary Exit Profile (PEP) have been placed...
Anthony Smith remembered for weighing decisions carefully, balancing firmness and humanity
January 12, 2026
Late RJRGleaner CEO did not seek applause
...suggests copying Belize’s Criminal Justice Board
January 12, 2026
Lawyer calls for permanent fix
Entertainment, ...
Promoter echoes call to honour reggae stalwarts before they pass on
January 12, 2026
Let them smell their ‘flowers’
January 12, 2026
Public health dept wants more garbage trucks for Portland
