St. Ann North Eastern By-Election Set for Sept. 30
Residents of St. Ann North Eastern will go to the polls in a by-election on September 30, Prime Minister, the Most Hon. Andrew Holness, has announced. This has become necessary...
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Milk River Primary and Infant School Reopens After Severe Damage by Hurricane Beryl
By: , September 5, 2024
Milk River Primary and Infant School in Clarendon has reopened after it underwent repairs with funds provided by the Ministry of Education and Youth, to correct damage done by Hurricane...
Most Schools Reporting Significant Student Turnout for First Week of 2024/25 Academic Year
By: , September 4, 2024
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Action Being Taken to Remove Shift System from Schools
Minister of Education and Youth, Hon. Fayval Williams, says Jamaica will take one step closer to removing every single remaining school from the shift system during this school year. The...
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Approximately 100 Families in St. Thomas Receive Hurricane Beryl Relief Funds
Approximately 100 families in St. Thomas are now better able to rebuild or repair their homes, following the passage of Hurricane Beryl on July 3. This, after the Ministry of...
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Gov’t Partners with IFC to Roll Out Portfolio of Multibillion-Dollar Infrastructure Projects
The Government of Jamaica and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) are partnering to deliver a portfolio of infrastructural projects, valued approximately US$2 billion. The partnership was formalised during a Memorandum...
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Principals of Goodwill and Somerton Primary Schools Upbeat About 2024/25 Academic Year
Goodwill Primary School and Somerton Primary School in St. James are reporting a smooth start to the 2024/25 academic year, which commenced on Monday (September 2). Principal of Goodwill Primary,...
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Large Turnout of Students at Schools in Trelawny
Schools across Trelawny saw a large turnout of students ready to embrace the new academic year, despite ongoing repairs to some institutions that were damaged by Hurricane Beryl. Schools across...
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Jamaicans Urged to Join the Fight Against Plastic Pollution
Representatives from the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation (MEGJC) are urging all Jamaicans to take collective action and join in the fight against plastic pollution. Speaking at the...
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JIS Accepting Entries for Heritage Competition
The Jamaica Information Service (JIS) is accepting entries for its annual Heritage Competition up to October 31. This year, students are invited to make essay, poster, and photo submissions under...
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