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27 Jun, 2026
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Community influencers urged to join fight against synthetic drugs
WESTERN BUREAU:
Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton wants parents, schools, and community leaders to join in the ongoing fight against the use and distribution of synthetic and…
27 Jun, 2026
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‘I refuse to let cancer take my education’ - Nathel Taylor aggressively pursuing education despite bone cancer challenges
WESTERN BUREAU:
Despite a bone cancer diagnosis that prevents him from attending school physically and which has already robbed him of one leg, 17-year-old Caribbean Online Academy (COA) graduate…
27 Jun, 2026
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ARDENNE’S SCHOOL MOTHER GLORIA FLEMMING CELEBRATES 100TH BIRTHDAY
Deacon Gloria McFarlane Flemming’s official job title at Ardenne High School, spanning five generations of graduates, was bursar. She monitored cash inflows, examined bills, and dispatched cheques,…
27 Jun, 2026
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Diaspora restores hope to DRB Basic School in Day of Service
“The outpouring of support has been truly inspiring. In the wake of Hurricane Melissa, Jamaicans and friends of Jamaica from the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada and beyond responded with…
27 Jun, 2026
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Media specialist to host 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize awards
When the 2026 Commonwealth Short Story Prize goes live across 54 countries on the evening of June 30 it will be hosted by Stacy-Ann Smith, a Jamaican communications and media specialist.
27 Jun, 2026
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Jamaica targets Colombian travellers with new air service
A new direct flight from Medellín landed in Montego Bay on Tuesday, marking Jamaica’s latest step to deepen its reach into the Latin American travel market.
The new route strengthens links between…
27 Jun, 2026
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STETHS in line for $310m upgrade and rebuild
The Government has earmarked $310 million to rebuild and strengthen St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) in Santa Cruz.
Dana Morris Dixon, minister of education, skills, youth and…
27 Jun, 2026
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Eight Kingston schools to get hydration stations in July
Eight schools across Kingston and St Andrew will be outfitted with hydration stations as part of the Hydrate Caribbean Jamaica: Healthy Students, Healthy Futures initiative.
The project aims to…
27 Jun, 2026
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Green urges graduates to prepare for Black River boom
As Black River prepares for major redevelopment, graduates of Black River High School have been encouraged to ready themselves for the opportunities ahead.
Speaking at Wednesday’s graduation,…