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Cuba denounces ‘infiltration’ by armed group in speedboat from US
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Cuba denounces ‘infiltration’ by armed group in speedboat from US
February 25 10:02 PM
HAVANA, Cuba (AFP) — Cuba said it thwarted gunmen trying to infiltrate from the United States as its coastguard fired Wednesday on a Florida-registere...
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Jamaica beat TCI 7-0 in U20 qualifiers
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Jamaica beat TCI 7-0 in U20 qualifiers
February 25 09:46 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Raequan Campbell-Dennis  scored a first-half double and Giovani Taylor came off the bench to score two more in the second half to...
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Hurricane Melissa now tied for strongest Atlantic hurricane following new report
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Hurricane Melissa now tied for strongest Atlantic hurricane following new report
February 25 08:59 PM
A new report by the National Hurricane Center (NHC) in the United States (US) has confirmed that Hurricane Melissa, which affected Jamaica on October ...
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Digicel Foundation donates US$80,000 smart lab to Church Teachers’ College
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Digicel Foundation donates US$80,000 smart lab to Church Teachers’ College
February 25 08:15 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Digicel Foundation has handed over a US$80,000 Smart Lab to Church Teachers’ College in Mandeville, Manchester, as part of eff...
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Jamaica makes three changes to U-20 starting team against TCI
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Jamaica makes three changes to U-20 starting team against TCI
February 25 08:08 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica —  Jamaica has made three changes to the starting team to face Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) in their  Concacaf U-20 Qualifiers - R...
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Mt Pleasant avenge Harbour View loss in 4-1 JPL win
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Mt Pleasant avenge Harbour View loss in 4-1 JPL win
February 25 08:02 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former champions Mt Pleasant FA avenged their surprise loss to Harbour View a week ago, hammering the east Kingston club 4-1 in th...
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BOJ to launch finance-based game for children
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BOJ to launch finance-based game for children
February 25 06:55 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Bank of Jamaica will launch an online financial educational game in April, targeting students in grades four to six at the pri...
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Over $330m disbursed in Hanover under MLSS ROOFS programme
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Over $330m disbursed in Hanover under MLSS ROOFS programme
February 25 06:46 PM
HANOVER, Jamaica — Grants worth $334.2 million have been disbursed to households in Hanover under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family Shelters...
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Canadian High Commission mourns mass shooting victims
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Canadian High Commission mourns mass shooting victims
BY: SANDENA JAMES Social media Editor 
February 14, 2026
The Canadian flag at the High Commission of Canada in Jamaica in Kingston is flying at half-mast as the North American country observes a national per...
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Teen boy in UK court charged over school stabbings
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Teen boy in UK court charged over school stabbings
February 12, 2026
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — A 13-year-old boy appeared in a London court on Thursday charged with two counts of attempted murder after two pupils w...
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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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Charlemont High students improve performance in mathematics
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Charlemont High students improve performance in mathematics
January 26, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The St Catherine-based Charlemont High School is on an upward trajectory in mathematics and exemplary performance in English Langu...
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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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Nearly 700 students placed in ‘host schools’ after Melissa – Morris Dixon
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Nearly 700 students placed in ‘host schools’ after Melissa – Morris Dixon
January 25, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica— Nearly 700 students from the parishes that were most-severely impacted by Hurricane Melissa have been placed in host schools accord...
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School repairs to take up to 18 months in some cases – Morris Dixon
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School repairs to take up to 18 months in some cases – Morris Dixon
January 24, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica (AFP) — It will take up to 18 months for repairs and reconstruction activities to be completed at some schools that were damaged, so...
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Parents urged to reinforce peaceful conflict resolution and healthy behaviours among students
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Parents urged to reinforce peaceful conflict resolution and healthy behaviours among students
January 23, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Parents and guardians are being encouraged to reinforce peaceful conflict‑resolution practices and promote healthy behaviours amon...
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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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98 per cent of region five schools reopen for Easter term
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98 per cent of region five schools reopen for Easter term
January 9, 2026
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Ninety-eight per cent of schools in region five have reopened for the Easter term, as recovery efforts continue following extensiv...
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NET urges coordinated donor support for schools recovering from Hurricane Melissa
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NET urges coordinated donor support for schools recovering from Hurricane Melissa
December 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Education Trust (NET) is urging donors and partners to channel recovery assistance through the agency, as it spearhea...
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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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Students in distress encouraged to seek help
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Students in distress encouraged to seek help
October 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — School children who might be experiencing distress and suicidal feelings are being urged to seek help, as resource personnel are a...
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Aubyn Foundation gifts scholarships to deserving students
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Aubyn Foundation gifts scholarships to deserving students
BY KEDIESHA PERRY Observer writer 
September 26, 2025
The Aubyn Foundation continues to make a national impact after sponsoring scholarships for deserving students at the Morgan’s Family Foundation back-t...
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‘School rules were implemented to instil the principle of compliance’
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‘School rules were implemented to instil the principle of compliance’
Principal association head defends school rules in hair and uniform debate
BY VANASSA MCKENZIE Observer Online reporter mckenziev@jamaicaobserver.com 
September 15, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The president of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools (JAPSS), Linvern Wright, has pushed back against recen...
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Jill Stewart MoBay City Run donates $1-m to three schools
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Jill Stewart MoBay City Run donates $1-m to three schools
September 12, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica - The Jill Stewart MoBay Bay City Run has donated $1 million to Mount Alvernia High, Mount Alvernia Preparatory, and Chetwood Primar...
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Principal hopeful that rural school bus system will help to improve punctuality
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Principal hopeful that rural school bus system will help to improve punctuality
September 9, 2025
ST THOMAS, Jamaica — Principal of the Morant Bay Primary School in St Thomas, Fay Lindsay, is optimistic that the National Rural School Bus System wil...
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NPTAJ shares ‘high expectations’ for upcoming school year
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NPTAJ shares ‘high expectations’ for upcoming school year
September 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Parent-Teacher Association of Jamaica says it has high expectations for the 2025/2026 academic year, including an isl...
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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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Guanaboa Vale Primary progressing well – Principal
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Guanaboa Vale Primary progressing well – Principal
August 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Guanaboa Vale Primary School in St Catherine is progressing well, says Principal, Tracey-Ann Brown. In an interview with JIS N...
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National Heroes must be celebrated in schools – Custos Green
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National Heroes must be celebrated in schools – Custos Green
July 17, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) is being urged to deepen its collaboration with schools to ensure that commemor...
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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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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Digicel Foundation has handed over a US$80,000 Smart Lab to Church Teachers’ College in Mandeville, Manchester, as part of eff...
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