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NHT appeals for patience as it conducts validation checks
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NHT appeals for patience as it conducts validation checks
February 7 04:15 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Housing Trust (NHT) is appealing for patience and understanding as it conducts validation checks to strengthen safegu...
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Jamaican-owned Crab King thrives in New Jersey
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Jamaican-owned Crab King thrives in New Jersey
February 7 03:16 PM
In crab-loving New Jersey, the Crab King restaurant , run by Jamaican Rae-Anna Story and her American husband, Huschel, is thriving by serving afforda...
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Man killed in Harbour View police operation
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Man killed in Harbour View police operation
February 7 01:59 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man was shot dead, and a firearm was seized during a targeted police operation at Balkan Avenue in Bayshore Park, Harbour View, ...
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Jamaica eyes historic first-ever berth at 2027 FIBA World Cup
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Jamaica eyes historic first-ever berth at 2027 FIBA World Cup
February 7 01:53 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — For the first time in the nation’s history, Jamaica has an opportunity to qualify for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, as the n...
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Percy Junor Hospital becomes 12th baby-friendly certified institution
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Percy Junor Hospital becomes 12th baby-friendly certified institution
February 7 01:43 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Percy Junor Hospital in Manchester has been accredited as a baby-friendly institution, becoming the 12th local public hospital...
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Falmouth and Meadforest start JFF Championships
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Falmouth and Meadforest start JFF Championships
February 7 01:36 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Falmouth United and Meadforest, semi-finalists last season, will start their quest for honours when the Jamaica Football Federatio...
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Faith and resilience carry Zelpha Brown to 100
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Faith and resilience carry Zelpha Brown to 100
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February 7 12:37 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — When Zelpha Brown suffered a stroke just two days before her 99th birthday, her family feared they might lose her. A year later, B...
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HAPPENING NOW: Funeral service for Barry G underway
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HAPPENING NOW: Funeral service for Barry G underway
February 7 12:17 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The funeral service for the late Barrington “Barry G” Gordon is currently underway at the Boulevard Baptist Church in St Andrew. G...
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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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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The National Housing Trust (NHT) is appealing for patience and understanding as it conducts validation checks to strengthen safegu...
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Jamaican-owned Crab King thrives in New Jersey
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Jamaican-owned Crab King thrives in New Jersey
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In crab-loving New Jersey, the Crab King restaurant , run by Jamaican Rae-Anna Story and her American husband, Huschel, is thriving by serving afforda...
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Man killed in Harbour View police operation
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man was shot dead, and a firearm was seized during a targeted police operation at Balkan Avenue in Bayshore Park, Harbour View, ...
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Jamaica eyes historic first-ever berth at 2027 FIBA World Cup
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Jamaica eyes historic first-ever berth at 2027 FIBA World Cup
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — For the first time in the nation’s history, Jamaica has an opportunity to qualify for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, as the n...
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Percy Junor Hospital becomes 12th baby-friendly certified institution
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Percy Junor Hospital becomes 12th baby-friendly certified institution
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Percy Junor Hospital in Manchester has been accredited as a baby-friendly institution, becoming the 12th local public hospital...
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