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Forex: $161.05 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.05 to one US dollar
November 24 05:47 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, November 24, ended trading $161.05, down 60 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
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PJ Patterson pays tribute to Jimmy Cliff
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PJ Patterson pays tribute to Jimmy Cliff
November 24 05:36 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Prime Minister P J Patterson has expressed profound sadness at the passing of reggae legend James Chambers, better known as...
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Gold in France for Rvssian’s Santa
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Gold in France for Rvssian’s Santa
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
November 24 05:30 PM
Jamaican music producer and recording artiste Rvssian continues to bear gifts as his 2024 hit collaboration Santa featuring Rauw Alejandro and Nigeria...
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Hyde breaks Marathon record
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Hyde breaks Marathon record
November 24 05:24 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former St Andrew High 400m/400m hurdler Michka Hyde broke the Jamaican national record in the women’s Marathon after she completed...
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Fake doctor charged in Trinidad
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Fake doctor charged in Trinidad
November 24 04:50 PM
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Monday urged the public to be cautious after a 39-year-old man appeared ...
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Scientists say most dogs have some wolf DNA – even chihuahuas
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Scientists say most dogs have some wolf DNA – even chihuahuas
November 24 04:06 PM
PARIS, France (AFP) — Those tiny, fluffy dogs walking down the street may look cute but beware -- they probably have some wolf in them. That is the di...
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Lennie Little-White has fond memories of late cousin, Jimmy Cliff
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Lennie Little-White has fond memories of late cousin, Jimmy Cliff
Howard Campbell 
November 24 04:05 PM
In many ways, Jimmy Cliff was similar to Ivan, the ambitious character he played in The Harder They Come , the 1972 movie that made him a superstar. T...
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Limit overexposure to news about hurricane devastation to safeguard mental health
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Limit overexposure to news about hurricane devastation to safeguard mental health
November 24 03:54 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — People struggling with feelings of stress and anxiety in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa are being urged to limit their exposur...
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Senator Dana Morris Dixon

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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Forex: $161.05 to one US dollar
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Forex: $161.05 to one US dollar
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The United States (US) dollar on Monday, November 24, ended trading $161.05, down 60 cents, according to the Bank of Jamaica’s dai...
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PJ Patterson pays tribute to Jimmy Cliff
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PJ Patterson pays tribute to Jimmy Cliff
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former Prime Minister P J Patterson has expressed profound sadness at the passing of reggae legend James Chambers, better known as...
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Gold in France for Rvssian’s Santa
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Gold in France for Rvssian’s Santa
BY KEVIN JACKSON Observer Writer 
November 24, 2025
Jamaican music producer and recording artiste Rvssian continues to bear gifts as his 2024 hit collaboration Santa featuring Rauw Alejandro and Nigeria...
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Hyde breaks Marathon record
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Hyde breaks Marathon record
November 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Former St Andrew High 400m/400m hurdler Michka Hyde broke the Jamaican national record in the women’s Marathon after she completed...
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Fake doctor charged in Trinidad
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Fake doctor charged in Trinidad
November 24, 2025
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) – The Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS) Monday urged the public to be cautious after a 39-year-old man appeared ...
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