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Integrity Commission probing procurement practices at UHWI
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Integrity Commission probing procurement practices at UHWI
March 31 02:28 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Integrity Commission (IC) has launched a probe into “specific cases” at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) that w...
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Tourism in schools thrives with support of Sandals Resorts
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Tourism in schools thrives with support of Sandals Resorts
March 31 02:24 PM
ST ANN, Jamaica — Students from several schools across Jamaica recently enjoyed a hands-on learning experience during visits to Sandals Dunn’s River a...
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New Medellin to MoBay route to further increase Jamaica’s Latin American arrivals, says Bartlett
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New Medellin to MoBay route to further increase Jamaica’s Latin American arrivals, says Bartlett
March 31 02:21 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has announced the expansion of air connectivity in Latin America with the introduction of a new ...
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Three Colombians charged after $1.65 billion in cocaine seized off St Elizabeth
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Three Colombians charged after $1.65 billion in cocaine seized off St Elizabeth
March 31 02:07 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three Colombians are now facing multiple drug-related charges following the seizure of more than 6000 pounds of cocaine, the large...
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St Vincent gov’t establishes taskforce to deal with impact of Middle East war
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St Vincent gov’t establishes taskforce to deal with impact of Middle East war
March 31 02:06 PM
KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — The St Vincent and the Grenadines Government says it has established the National Cost-of-living Task Force (NCLTF) to d...
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Companies that benefitted from UHWI tax exempt status named
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Companies that benefitted from UHWI tax exempt status named
March 31 01:58 PM
The names of the four companies mentioned in a damning Auditor General’s Department report as illegally benefitting from the University Hospital of th...
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Iran has ‘will’ to end war, but seeks guarantees, president says
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Iran has ‘will’ to end war, but seeks guarantees, president says
March 31 01:34 PM
TEHRAN, Iran (AFP)—Iran has the "necessary will" to end the war with the United States and Israel, President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tuesday, stressing...
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Public Procurement Commission to roll out MSME Procurement Integration Project
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Public Procurement Commission to roll out MSME Procurement Integration Project
March 31 12:56 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Public Procurement Commission (PPC) will roll out its MSME Procurement Integration Project islandwide in the first quarter of ...
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10 students to receive scholarships under Jamaica–Canada farm worker programme
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10 students to receive scholarships under Jamaica–Canada farm worker programme
February 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Ministry of Labour and Social Security, in partnership with the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA), has ...
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YARD Empire mentee cops Oliver Samuels Foundation scholarship
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YARD Empire mentee cops Oliver Samuels Foundation scholarship
January 19, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Arts Management student Dante Saunders is the first recipient of a scholarship from the Oliver Samuels Foundation. Saunders was an...
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UTech student from western Jamaica awarded nursing scholarship
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UTech student from western Jamaica awarded nursing scholarship
December 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A final-year University of Technology (UTech) nursing student from western Jamaica was awarded a US$1,000 scholarship from the Jam...
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Tiana Dinham selected as the 2026 Jamaica Rhodes Scholar
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Tiana Dinham selected as the 2026 Jamaica Rhodes Scholar
November 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Tiana Shante Dinham has been chosen to be the Jamaica Rhodes Scholar for 2026. She was selected from eight finalists following a m...
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Scholarship opens doors for aspiring mathematician
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Scholarship opens doors for aspiring mathematician
October 13, 2025
KINGSTON,  Jamaica — At 12 years old, Sutay Kameka, a bright and determined 2025 JN Foundation PEP scholar, has her eyes firmly set on becoming a math...
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Disabled father’s commitment rewarded with scholarship for daughter
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Disabled father’s commitment rewarded with scholarship for daughter
October 3, 2025
A disabled but determined Jamaican father has been rewarded for his dedication, with the granting of a scholarship to his daughter by the Eternal Fath...
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Two women further their dreams with FHCCU scholarship and grant
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Two women further their dreams with FHCCU scholarship and grant
October 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — For Gayon Stewart and Renae McEachron, the scholarship and grant from First Heritage Co-operative Credit Union Limited (FHC) and i...
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Jamaican journalist awarded Turkish scholarship
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Jamaican journalist awarded Turkish scholarship
September 29, 2025
A Jamaican environmental advocate and communications professional has   been awarded the highly competitive Türkiye Burslari Scholarship. The scholars...
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Three students get scholarships from Kiwanis Club of Barbican
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Three students get scholarships from Kiwanis Club of Barbican
September 27, 2025
Three students from Melrose Primary and Junior High have been awarded scholarships by the Kiwanis Club of Barbican to offset textbook and other school...
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Ryan Jones, first Burger King Scholarship recipient, reflects on its impact
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Ryan Jones, first Burger King Scholarship recipient, reflects on its impact
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
August 26, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — In 2001, Ryan Jones became the first recipient of the Burger King National Scholarship Programme. Now, more than two decades later...
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Finance minister to seek extension of Marcus Garvey public sector graduate scholarship programme
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Finance minister to seek extension of Marcus Garvey public sector graduate scholarship programme
August 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Minister of Finance and the Public Service, Fayval Williams, says she will be seeking approval from Cabinet for funds to extend th...
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17 J’cans awarded Chevening Scholarships in largest cohort in recent years
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17 J’cans awarded Chevening Scholarships in largest cohort in recent years
August 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Seventeen outstanding Jamaicans have been awarded the prestigious Chevening Scholarship to pursue master’s degrees at top universi...
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Tryall Fund Awards 335 scholarships worth US$350,000
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Tryall Fund Awards 335 scholarships worth US$350,000
August 10, 2025
HANOVER, Jamaica — In a powerful display of community investment and educational empowerment, the Tryall Fund has awarded an impressive 335 scholarshi...
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Children of farm workers in Canada to get scholarships from JN Money Services
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Children of farm workers in Canada to get scholarships from JN Money Services
July 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Jamaica National (JN) Money Services has launched a $500,000 scholarship programme for children of farm workers on the Seasonal Ag...
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‘Yes I Can’ COJO scholars inspired to rise above circumstances
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‘Yes I Can’ COJO scholars inspired to rise above circumstances
May 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Eighteen university students who grew up in state care expressed gratitude after receiving scholarships from the Children of Jamai...
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Fulbright scholarship applications open for 2026-2027
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Fulbright scholarship applications open for 2026-2027
April 30, 2025
Kingston, Jamaica — The United States (US) Embassy in Kingston is calling on Jamaicans who want to pursue a master’s or PhD to apply for the 2026-2027...
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Best Dressed Chicken serves up $16-m sponsorship for the Sunshine Girls
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Best Dressed Chicken serves up $16-m sponsorship for the Sunshine Girls
January 16, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Best Dressed Chicken has announced a three-year partnership valued at $16 million with Netball Jamaica to support the Sunshine...
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Musson Foundation awards 13 scholars at inaugural Nupak Scholarship Awards
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Musson Foundation awards 13 scholars at inaugural Nupak Scholarship Awards
December 16, 2024
Kingston, Jamaica – The Musson Foundation celebrated the achievements of 13 exceptional students at the inaugural Nupak Scholarship Awards Ceremony la...
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33 young Jamaicans awarded aviation scholarships by AAJ
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33 young Jamaicans awarded aviation scholarships by AAJ
December 13, 2024
Thirty-three young Jamaicans have been awarded scholarships from Airports Authority of Jamaica (AAJ) to train at accredited aviation institutions. The...
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Ignite IGL Foundation scholar honours grandmother’s rich legacy in nursing
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Ignite IGL Foundation scholar honours grandmother’s rich legacy in nursing
December 11, 2024
As a young girl, Britney Hay felt the magnetic pull towards a career of caring and healing and she knew she wanted to be a nurse. Growing up, Britney,...
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CDB, IDB announce four new graduate scholarships in public procurement
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CDB, IDB announce four new graduate scholarships in public procurement
August 11, 2024
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) — The Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) have announced the opening of applicat...
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Integrity Commission probing procurement practices at UHWI
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Integrity Commission probing procurement practices at UHWI
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Integrity Commission (IC) has launched a probe into “specific cases” at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) that w...
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Tourism in schools thrives with support of Sandals Resorts
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Tourism in schools thrives with support of Sandals Resorts
March 31, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica — Students from several schools across Jamaica recently enjoyed a hands-on learning experience during visits to Sandals Dunn’s River a...
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New Medellin to MoBay route to further increase Jamaica’s Latin American arrivals, says Bartlett
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New Medellin to MoBay route to further increase Jamaica’s Latin American arrivals, says Bartlett
March 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett has announced the expansion of air connectivity in Latin America with the introduction of a new ...
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Three Colombians charged after $1.65 billion in cocaine seized off St Elizabeth
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Three Colombians charged after $1.65 billion in cocaine seized off St Elizabeth
March 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Three Colombians are now facing multiple drug-related charges following the seizure of more than 6000 pounds of cocaine, the large...
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St Vincent gov’t establishes taskforce to deal with impact of Middle East war
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St Vincent gov’t establishes taskforce to deal with impact of Middle East war
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KINGSTOWN, St Vincent (CMC) — The St Vincent and the Grenadines Government says it has established the National Cost-of-living Task Force (NCLTF) to d...
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