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Jamaica’s Jahmarie Nolan wins Best Player award for Concacaf Championship
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Jamaica’s Jahmarie Nolan wins Best Player award for Concacaf Championship
February 14 11:29 AM
Jamaica’s Under-17 Reggae Boyz captain Jahmarie Nolan was the recipient of the Best Player award at the just concluded Concacaf Men’s Under-17 Champio...
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Guyanese Opposition Leader and father want suspension of extradition committal proceedings
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Guyanese Opposition Leader and father want suspension of extradition committal proceedings
February 14 11:28 AM
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) –  Lawyers representing Guyana’s Opposition Leader, Azruddin Mohamed, and his billionaire businessman father, Nazar “Shell” M...
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60 greatest rocksteady personalities (60 – 46)
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60 greatest rocksteady personalities (60 – 46)
February 14 10:14 AM
While never revered as ska, roots-reggae or dancehall, rocksteady is arguably the most loved of the Jamaican music forms. The genre, which produced a ...
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Winter Olympians have used 10,000 condoms
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Winter Olympians have used 10,000 condoms
February 14 09:58 AM
MILAN, Italy (AFP) — It's not just on Valentine's Day that competitors at the Winter Olympics have been embracing the free condoms on offer at the ath...
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Brook hails ‘brilliant’ Banton as England back on track at T20 World Cup
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Brook hails ‘brilliant’ Banton as England back on track at T20 World Cup
February 14 09:47 AM
KOLKATA, India (AFP) — England captain Harry Brook paid tribute to Tom Banton, who starred with the bat to guide England to a five-wicket win over Sco...
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Brazil’s Braathen wins South America’s first ever Winter Olympic gold
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Brazil’s Braathen wins South America’s first ever Winter Olympic gold
February 14 09:32 AM
BORMIO Italy (AFP) — Brazil's Lucas Pinheiro Braathen held his nerve to win the men's alpine skiing giant slalom in Bormio on Saturday for South Ameri...
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Sunshine Girls’ Henry-Wright remains in Australia for coaching workshops
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Sunshine Girls’ Henry-Wright remains in Australia for coaching workshops
February 14 08:47 AM
Head coach of the Sunshine Girls, Sasher Gaye Henry-Wright has remained in Australia following the international series between Jamaica's Sunshine Gir...
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Cops make AK-47 find in east Kingston
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Cops make AK-47 find in east Kingston
February 14 08:35 AM
A high-powered weapon and almost 300 rounds of assorted ammunition were found during a targeted raid at Glasspole Avenue in Rockfort, east Kingston, o...
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Modern adoption and foster care systems needed to improve child welfare — Morris Dixon
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Modern adoption and foster care systems needed to improve child welfare — Morris Dixon
January 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Strengthening adoption, foster care and support for children with special needs has been identified as a national priority to ensu...
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Nearly 500 prisoners certified in skill of their choice — Morris Dixon
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Nearly 500 prisoners certified in skill of their choice — Morris Dixon
January 31, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As part of efforts to reduce the rate of recidivism in Jamaica, 467 incarcerated individuals received certification in a skill of ...
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First set of modular homes expected in February
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First set of modular homes expected in February
January 28, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The first set of modular homes being procured by the Government to address housing issues in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa sh...
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Children’s education will not be jeopardised by challenges beyond their control — ministry
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Children’s education will not be jeopardised by challenges beyond their control — ministry
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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WATCH: Christmas parties for government entities cancelled—Morris Dixon
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WATCH: Christmas parties for government entities cancelled—Morris Dixon
December 10, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—Minister for Education, Skills, Youth and Information Senator Dana Morris Dixon says Christmas parties for government entities have ...
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78 per cent of schools reopen so far
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78 per cent of schools reopen so far
November 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dana Morris Dixon, says as of November 19, 2025, 78 per cent or 791 ...
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CXC extends exam timetable for Jamaica
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CXC extends exam timetable for Jamaica
November 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) has agreed to extend the examination timetable for Jamaica. Minister of Education, Skills...
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Fast-Tracking digital inclusion critical to vision 2030 goals, says FLOW
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Fast-Tracking digital inclusion critical to vision 2030 goals, says FLOW
October 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Jamaica must accelerate its digital transformation to meet the ambitious goals of Vision 2030, with urgent action needed on afford...
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‘Every child is our child,’ says Senator Morris Dixon
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‘Every child is our child,’ says Senator Morris Dixon
October 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Education, Youth and Information Senator Dana Morris Dixon says every Jamaican has a responsibility to ensure the safe...
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Morris Dixon happy with number of women elected to Parliament
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Morris Dixon happy with number of women elected to Parliament
September 4, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica—The Minister of Education, Youth, Skills, and Information, Senator Dana Morris Dixon, says he is elated at the number of women who a...
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Education Ministry to provide targeted psychological support in schools
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Education Ministry to provide targeted psychological support in schools
August 9, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - In response to the growing mental health challenges faced by students across Jamaica, particularly those from trauma-affected comm...
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Graduates charged to leverage technology to create innovative solutions
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Graduates charged to leverage technology to create innovative solutions
June 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Education, Skills, Youth and Information Minister, Senator Dana Morris Dixon, has charged the St Jago High School 2025 graduating ...
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Education Minister encourages UTech to expand programmes to aid national development
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Education Minister encourages UTech to expand programmes to aid national development
May 2, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dana Morris Dixon, is encouraging the leadership of the University o...
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Reading to be timetabled for grades 1-3 students in primary schools
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Reading to be timetabled for grades 1-3 students in primary schools
April 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Grades one to three students at the primary level will soon begin to benefit from at least two hours of timetabled reading each we...
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Education Minister highlights character and technology as dual pillars for Jamaica’s future progress
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Education Minister highlights character and technology as dual pillars for Jamaica’s future progress
March 1, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dana Morris Dixon, has emphasised that Jamaica’s progress hinges not...
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Gov’t committed to curbing gender-based violence
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Gov’t committed to curbing gender-based violence
February 20, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica--Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dana Morris Dixon, has reiterated the Government’s commitment to curb...
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JUTC adds two more rural routes
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JUTC adds two more rural routes
February 7, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica--The Jamaica Urban Transit Company (JUTC) has introduced two new routes, which will operate between Chapelton and May Pen in Clarend...
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More young Jamaicans encouraged to enter health sector
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More young Jamaicans encouraged to enter health sector
January 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dana Morris Dixon, is encouraging more young people to pursue career...
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Minister says tackling food insecurity key to increasing equity in education
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Minister says tackling food insecurity key to increasing equity in education
January 13, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Tackling food insecurity is key to increasing equity in education, says Minister of Education, Youth, Skills and Information, Sena...
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Education Minister emphasises significance of effective leadership at any level
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Education Minister emphasises significance of effective leadership at any level
December 9, 2024
MONTEGO BAY, Jamaica – Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, says effective leadership at any level is c...
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School safety policy to be finalized by month end
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School safety policy to be finalized by month end
November 25, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Minister of Education, Skills, Youth, and Information, Senator Dana Morris Dixon says the new School Safety Policy is expected to ...
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Winter Olympians have used 10,000 condoms
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