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Venezuela says oil exports continue normally despite Trump blockade
December 17 05:04 PM
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Venezuela struck a defiant note Wednesday, insisting that its crude oil exports were not impacted by United States (US) Pre...
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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Winners of 2026 World Cup to pocket $50 million in prize money
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PARIS, France (AFP)—The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tourn...
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
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23-y-o trader charged with murder
December 17 04:05 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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Gas prices down $3.06, Diesel down $3.06
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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Antigua and Barbuda in discussions with US authorities following new immigration measure
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ST JOHN’S, Antigua (CMC) – The Antigua and Barbuda government on Wednesday said it is “actively engaged” in discussions with the United States authori...
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
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Swaby calls for consultation on proposed centralised permit system and One Road Authority
December 17 01:40 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Mayor of Kingston Andrew Swaby, is calling on the Government to engage in dialogue with municipal corporations regarding its propo...
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
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GenXS launches fourth carnival season with ‘INFINITI’ theme
December 17 01:30 PM
KINGSTON, Jamaica — GenXS Carnival has officially launched its fourth season under the theme “INFINITI”, which aims to focus on cultural expression an...
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Tryall Fund Awards 335 scholarships worth US$350,000
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Tryall Fund Awards 335 scholarships worth US$350,000
August 10, 2025
HANOVER, Jamaica — In a powerful display of community investment and educational empowerment, the Tryall Fund has awarded an impressive 335 scholarshi...
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Crawford: JLP should lose over handling of education
August 10, 2025
CLARENDON, Jamaica – Opposition Spokesman on Education, Senator Damion Crawford says the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) should be booted from government b...
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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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Rebookit.Club aims to help bridge access to education gap in Jamaica
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Rebookit.Club aims to help bridge access to education gap in Jamaica
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August 5, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — A career human resources consultant with a passion for empowering others aims to expand access to education in Jamaica through her...
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China to offer free pre-school education from autumn
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China to offer free pre-school education from autumn
August 5, 2025
BEIJING, China (AFP) - China said on Tuesday it would introduce free pre-school education from the autumn, as the world's second most populous nation ...
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IDB launches call for artificial intelligence solutions to transform education
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IDB launches call for artificial intelligence solutions to transform education
August 1, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (CMC) – The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) has launched a regional call for proposals aimed at identifying and suppor...
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Crawford clarifies remarks on extended school day proposal
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Crawford clarifies remarks on extended school day proposal
July 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Opposition Spokesman on Education, Senator Damion Crawford, has moved to clarify recent statements regarding a proposed extended s...
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Caribbean Cement invests over $2m in book vouchers ahead of school year
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Caribbean Cement invests over $2m in book vouchers ahead of school year
July 25, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Approximately 120 families benefited from $2.6 million in book vouchers for the back-to-school season courtesy of Caribbean Cement...
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CHASE Fund approves more than $133m for early childhood sector since January
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CHASE Fund approves more than $133m for early childhood sector since January
July 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Culture, Health, Arts, Sports and Education (CHASE) Fund has approved just over $133 million in funding to support the early c...
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Therapeutic intervention for students in inner-city areas affected by crime
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Therapeutic intervention for students in inner-city areas affected by crime
July 23, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Students attending schools in inner-city communities affected by criminal activities are benefiting from therapeutic intervention,...
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Seaforth High School wins top prize in EU/USF ICT Club Video Competition
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Seaforth High School wins top prize in EU/USF ICT Club Video Competition
July 22, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — Seaforth High School has claimed first place in the European Union (EU) and Universal Service Fund (USF) ICT Club Video Competitio...
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Schools encouraged to enrol in Privacy in Education programme before July 25 deadline
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Schools encouraged to enrol in Privacy in Education programme before July 25 deadline
July 21, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As Jamaica’s Data Protection Act (DPA) brings sweeping change to how organisations manage personal data, Securys Jamaica Limited i...
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Reducing absenteeism is essential to achieving equity in education system – Minister Dixon
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Reducing absenteeism is essential to achieving equity in education system – Minister Dixon
July 17, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica - Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dana Morris Dixon, says reducing absenteeism is essential to achievi...
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Fewer testing days coming for PEP students
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Fewer testing days coming for PEP students
July 16, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — Beginning in 2026, grade-six students taking the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) exams will face fewer testing days with mathematics an...
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Morris Dixon chides Opposition for ‘false allegations’ against Rural School Bus System
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Morris Dixon chides Opposition for ‘false allegations’ against Rural School Bus System
July 6, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica - Minister of Education Dana Morris Dixon has chided the parliamentary Opposition for what she describes as "baseless attacks" and "...
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Amber Group to fund education for employees’ children across all locations
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Amber Group to fund education for employees’ children across all locations
June 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica — As it marks its 10th anniversary, Jamaican-founded tech firm Amber Group has announced a new initiative to cover up to 100 per cen...
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Mount Alvernia High principal honoured for transformative leadership in education
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Mount Alvernia High principal honoured for transformative leadership in education
June 18, 2025
ST JAMES, Jamaica — For school administrator Kayon Whyne, education is more than a profession—it’s a mission deeply rooted in a lifelong love for peop...
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‘No bra, no entry’: Nigerian university rule sparks backlash
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‘No bra, no entry’: Nigerian university rule sparks backlash
June 18, 2025
LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) — A Nigerian university has ignited an online row after a video showed female staff members touching the breasts of women to chec...
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Trump administration ramps up attack on Harvard, Columbia
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Trump administration ramps up attack on Harvard, Columbia
June 5, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump ramped up his campaign against top United States (US) universities Wednesday, banning visas f...
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US suggests student visa suspension will be brief
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US suggests student visa suspension will be brief
May 29, 2025
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — The US State Department indicated Thursday that a global suspension on visa processing for international students wo...
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Teacher salary increments paid one month early
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Teacher salary increments paid one month early
May 24, 2025
KINGSTON, Jamaica – The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information says it is pleased to announce that increments to 90 per cent of public s...
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Morgan says Bunting should apologise for ‘misleading’ the Parliament
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Morgan says Bunting should apologise for ‘misleading’ the Parliament
May 16, 2025
KINSGTON, Jamaica – Government Senator and Spokesman for the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP’s) Communications Taskforce, Marlon Morgan is calling on Oppo...
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PARIS, France (AFP)—The winners of the 2026 World Cup will receive $50 million in prize money as part of a record financial contribution for the tourn...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica – A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder after the stabbing death of a 35-year-old man in Penn Avenue, Kingston 11 on Decemb...
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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Man found not guilty of firearm charges in Supreme Court
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KINGSTON, Jamaica — A man accused of trying to dispose of a gun while trying to evade the security forces has been freed after the presiding judge fou...
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KINGSTON, Jamaica—Motorists should see a decrease at the pumps in the price of gasoline effective Thursday, December 18, according to the latest ex-re...
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