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St James Municipal Corporation looking at making Charles Gordon Market more manageable
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St James Municipal Corporation looking at making Charles Gordon Market more manageable
April 13 06:32 PM
ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James Municipal Corporation is examining ways to make the Charles Gordon Market more manageable for those who use it, espec...
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
April 13 05:44 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is reminding the public that under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family She...
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
April 13 05:20 PM
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – Several Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries have been highlighted for the progress made in their health sectors,...
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Family seeks answers after US influencer dies during ‘dream’ vacation with fiancé
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Family seeks answers after US influencer dies during ‘dream’ vacation with fiancé
April 13 05:17 PM
Family members of Ashly Robinson, the American content creator popularly known as Ashlee Jenae, are seeking answers following her sudden death while o...
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JTA welcomes announcement of relocation of Hurricane Melissa shelterees
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JTA welcomes announcement of relocation of Hurricane Melissa shelterees
April 13 04:43 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is welcoming the announcement by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development ...
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Forex: $159.09 to one US dollar
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Forex: $159.09 to one US dollar
April 13 04:14 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, April 13, ended trading at $159.09 down by 9 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s da...
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Increase in income tax threshold now in effect—TAJ
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Increase in income tax threshold now in effect—TAJ
April 13 04:06 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica— The Tax Administration Jamaica (TAJ) is reminding employers and tax payers that the income tax threshold (tax-free amount) has incr...
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Trial for ‘Beachy Stout’ in murder of first wife adjourned to January
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Trial for ‘Beachy Stout’ in murder of first wife adjourned to January
April 13 03:43 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The trial for Portland businessman Everton “Beachy Stout” McDonald in relation to the murder of his first wife, Marlene McDonald has...
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Targeting mistake led to US missile strike on Iranian school — report
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Targeting mistake led to US missile strike on Iranian school — report
March 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — A United States (US) military investigation has determined that a US Tomahawk missile struck an Iranian elementary s...
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JTA calls on ministry, ODPEM to speed up relocation of Hurricane Melissa victims
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JTA calls on ministry, ODPEM to speed up relocation of Hurricane Melissa victims
March 10, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) is warning that it will intensify its response if the Ministry of Local Government and the...
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Education minister urges Jamaicans to intervene to help curb student absenteeism
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Education minister urges Jamaicans to intervene to help curb student absenteeism
March 7, 2026
Education Minister Dana Morris Dixon has again called for communities across Jamaica to play a stronger role in tackling student absenteeism, warning ...
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What we know about the alleged strike on Iran school
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What we know about the alleged strike on Iran school
March 1, 2026
PARIS, France (AFP) — Iran said strikes hit a school and killed more than 100 people, but neither the United States (US) nor Israel have confirmed tha...
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Winston Jones High marks Jamaica Day with youth talent showcase and police partnership
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Winston Jones High marks Jamaica Day with youth talent showcase and police partnership
February 28, 2026
MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Winston Jones High School observed its annual Jamaica Day celebration on Friday, with activities highlighting national culture, ...
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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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St James Municipal Corporation looking at making Charles Gordon Market more manageable
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ST JAMES, Jamaica — The St James Municipal Corporation is examining ways to make the Charles Gordon Market more manageable for those who use it, espec...
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
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Only one grant permitted per household under ROOFS programme—Labour Ministry
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) is reminding the public that under the Restoration of Owner or Occupant Family She...
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
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PAHO highlights achievements of Jamaica and other Caricom countries in latest report
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WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – Several Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries have been highlighted for the progress made in their health sectors,...
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Family seeks answers after US influencer dies during ‘dream’ vacation with fiancé
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Family seeks answers after US influencer dies during ‘dream’ vacation with fiancé
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Family members of Ashly Robinson, the American content creator popularly known as Ashlee Jenae, are seeking answers following her sudden death while o...
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JTA welcomes announcement of relocation of Hurricane Melissa shelterees
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JTA welcomes announcement of relocation of Hurricane Melissa shelterees
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