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Jamaica to write to FIFA about ‘hand ball’ goal vs DR Congo in failed World Cup bid
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Jamaica to write to FIFA about ‘hand ball’ goal vs DR Congo in failed World Cup bid
April 3 03:46 PM
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) intends to protest the Reggae Boyz' loss to the Democratic Republic of Congo in their Inter-continental World Cu...
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WATCH: High spirit at Black River police concert
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WATCH: High spirit at Black River police concert
April 3 02:51 PM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The inaugural staging of the St Elizabeth police’s gospel concert in Black River on Thursday is being hailed as a success with...
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Morgan expresses condolences following death at closed bridge in St Thomas
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Morgan expresses condolences following death at closed bridge in St Thomas
April 3 02:14 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister with responsibility for Works, Robert Nesta Morgan has expressed condolences following the tragic death of an individual ...
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Jamaican-American congresswoman says firing of US Attorney General ‘long overdue’
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Jamaican-American congresswoman says firing of US Attorney General ‘long overdue’
April 3 12:53 PM
NEW YORK, United States (CMC) – Caribbean-American Democratic Congresswoman, Yvette D Clarke, has welcomed the dismissal of United States Attorney Gen...
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Pepsi to partner with Yard Mas Carnival for 4th consecutive year
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Pepsi to partner with Yard Mas Carnival for 4th consecutive year
April 3 11:41 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Pepsi Jamaica has announced that it will continue its partnership with Yard Mas Carnival for the 2026 season, marking the fourth c...
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Jamaica rises to 49th in World Happiness Report
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Jamaica rises to 49th in World Happiness Report
April 3 11:13 AM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica has climbed to 49th place in the World Happiness Report 2026, up from 73rd last year. According to the study , the island ...
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The 20 Greatest Personalities in Rocksteady
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The 20 Greatest Personalities in Rocksteady
April 3 10:51 AM
Alton Ellis, the soulful singer whose songs defined the 1966-68 rocksteady era, has been named number one on the Observer Online's 60 Greatest Rockste...
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Nine-year-old drowns after trying to retrieve ball in St Elizabeth tank
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Nine-year-old drowns after trying to retrieve ball in St Elizabeth tank
April 3 10:21 AM
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — A nine-year-old boy is suspected to have drowned in a tank at his home in Long Hill district, St Elizabeth on Thursday. Police...
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Changes to administration of PEP to accommodate students impacted by Hurricane Melissa
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Changes to administration of PEP to accommodate students impacted by Hurricane Melissa
January 14, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has announced several changes to the administration of the Primary Exit P...
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Education ministry reports significant gains in PEP 4 literacy and numeracy
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Education ministry reports significant gains in PEP 4 literacy and numeracy
October 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information has announced improvements in results from the 2025 Primary Exit Profile ...
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Guardsman Group awards scholarships to 30 outstanding PEP students
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Guardsman Group awards scholarships to 30 outstanding PEP students
August 29, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Guardsman Group Limited awarded scholarships to 30 students who performed exceptionally well in their Primary Exit Profile (PEP) e...
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Top state care female PEP student cries happy tears
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Top state care female PEP student cries happy tears
August 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The top-performing female Primary Exit Profile (PEP) student in state care wore a bright smile on Thursday (August 21), proudly ce...
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Top State care male PEP student says he sacrificed many things to succeed
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Top State care male PEP student says he sacrificed many things to succeed
August 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The top-performing male Primary Exit Profile (PEP) student in State care says “some days I wanted to do other things but I had to ...
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CPFSA celebrates 182 PEP students in state care matriculating to high school
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CPFSA celebrates 182 PEP students in state care matriculating to high school
August 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) has honoured 182 students in state care who sat the 2025 Primary Exit Prof...
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Top PEP girl to continue family legacy at Ardenne High
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Top PEP girl to continue family legacy at Ardenne High
July 22, 2025
ST CATHERINE, Jamaica – Twelve-year-old Rashmi Gibbore is not only celebrating her achievement as Top Girl in the 2025 sitting of the Primary Exit Pro...
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Fewer testing days coming for PEP students
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Fewer testing days coming for PEP students
July 16, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Beginning in 2026, grade-six students taking the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) exams will face fewer testing days with mathematics an...
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Maverley Primary graduates encouraged not to ‘run with the wrong crowd’
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Maverley Primary graduates encouraged not to ‘run with the wrong crowd’
July 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The grade six cohort of the Maverley Primary and Infant School were charged by the guest speaker to go forth and excel wherever th...
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JP Farms donates bananas, pineapples to Jessie Ripoll PEP Breakfast Programme
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JP Farms donates bananas, pineapples to Jessie Ripoll PEP Breakfast Programme
June 21, 2025
In a heartfelt show of support for student well-being and academic success, JP Farms donated five boxes of pineapples and two boxes of its locally gro...
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Parents encouraged to manage expectations during exam season
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Parents encouraged to manage expectations during exam season
May 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Parents are being urged to manage expectations as their children sit various school examinations, ensuring they do not feel that t...
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PEP changes to be announced in summer, says education minister
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PEP changes to be announced in summer, says education minister
May 1, 2025
MANCHESTER, Jamaica – Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon has reiterated that changes are to be made to the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) exa...
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Slowley steps in to help alma mater after devastating fire, PEP students being accommodated
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Slowley steps in to help alma mater after devastating fire, PEP students being accommodated
March 19, 2025
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — Member of Parliament for St Elizabeth North East Delroy Slowley has increased his assistance to his alma mater, Leeds Primary ...
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Heinz Simonitsch School partners with LearningHub to transform student learning
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Heinz Simonitsch School partners with LearningHub to transform student learning
January 11, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The Heinz Simonitsch School (HSS), known for its unwavering commitment to "Changing Average into Amazing" has partnered with the L...
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Education ministry revises dates for administration of PEP Six exam
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Education ministry revises dates for administration of PEP Six exam
November 22, 2024
KINGSTON Jamaica - Dates for the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) Six exams have been pushed back on account of disruptions caused by recent bad weather. Th...
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JN scholars urged to believe in their capacity to do well
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JN scholars urged to believe in their capacity to do well
October 7, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Twelve-year-old Xia Williams, a first-form student at Titchfield High School in Portland, beamed with pride as she accepted her sc...
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17 scholarships, 10 grants available for primary school graduates — JN Foundation
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17 scholarships, 10 grants available for primary school graduates — JN Foundation
July 8, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Students who were successful in the 2024 Grade Six Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations are being invited to apply for the oppo...
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Improvement in PEP exam results
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Improvement in PEP exam results
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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86.7 per cent of PEP students placed in school of choice
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86.7 per cent of PEP students placed in school of choice
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...
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