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Chaos erupted in Parliament late Tuesday after Member of Parliament for St Andrew South Western Angela Brown Burke was named and suspended from the Ho...
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April 29 12:14 AM
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April 29 12:12 AM
JFF to delay appointment of permanent Reggae Boyz coaches
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UTech ramps up Hurricane Melissa recovery efforts at western campus
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November 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The University of Technology says it is intensifying recovery efforts at its western campus in Montego Bay after Hurricane Melissa...
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UTech sets new graduation dates after Hurricane Melissa disruption
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November 19, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The University of Technology (UTech) has confirmed new dates for its 2025 graduation ceremonies following postponements caused by ...
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UTech announces resumption of classes following Hurricane Melissa
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UTech announces resumption of classes following Hurricane Melissa
November 8, 2025
University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) is advising that in-person and online classes will resume on Monday, November 10, at the Main Campus, Papine...
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#EyeOnMelissa: UTech suspends classes due to Hurricane Melissa
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#EyeOnMelissa: UTech suspends classes due to Hurricane Melissa
October 27, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The University of Technology says it has suspended all classes with immediate effect until further notice, in light of worsening w...
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In pictures: Table Talk Food Awards presents five students with scholarships, bursaries
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In pictures: Table Talk Food Awards presents five students with scholarships, bursaries
June 15, 2025
There was laughter, some tears and a whole lot of celebration for winners of Jamaica Observer Table Talk Food Awards scholarships and bursaries on Fri...
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UTech, Y Smart Data sign MoU to create national address codes for Jamaica
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UTech, Y Smart Data sign MoU to create national address codes for Jamaica
April 29, 2025
The University of Technology Jamaica (UTech) and Y Smart Data - a Jamaican geospatial technology company focused on transforming how communities are m...
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Amber UTech Launchpad signs first startups
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The first three innovative startups have been onboarded into the Amber UTech Launchpad, a transformative initiative aimed at nurturing Jamaica’s brigh...
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Angel soars above the competition to cop J$1m for Flood Sense innovation at UTech/Sagicor challenge
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Angel soars above the competition to cop J$1m for Flood Sense innovation at UTech/Sagicor challenge
Vanassa McKenzie | Observer Online Reporter 
April 23, 2025
Angel Pinnock, a third-year Computer Science student at the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech), walked away with J$1 million on Tuesday after w...
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Safiya Romans wins Miss UTECH Jamaica’s talent showcase
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Safiya Romans wins Miss UTECH Jamaica’s talent showcase
March 14, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Safiya Romans, a third-year environmental health student at the University of Technology (UTECH), was named the winner of the tale...
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UTech raises tuition by 3%; president laments ‘financial distress’ due to subvention cut
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UTech raises tuition by 3%; president laments ‘financial distress’ due to subvention cut
Clevena Brown Observer intern 
August 18, 2024
Lamenting that a $1 billion cut in Government subvention “has caused significant financial distress” to the tertiary institution, University of Techno...
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EU in Jamaica supports capacity building for aspiring filmmakers with workshop
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EU in Jamaica supports capacity building for aspiring filmmakers with workshop
June 26, 2024
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The European Union (EU) Delegation to Jamaica will provide an opportunity for aspiring filmmakers to connect with subject matter e...
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