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Rudolph Speid
09 Sep, 2026 0

Speid set to return as Reggae Boyz head coach

The Gleaner can report that the Jamaica Football Federation has offered to re-appoint Rudolph Speid as national coach of the senior men's team, under a short-term agreement. According to our…
Damion Crawford, MP, Opposition Spokesperson on Education and Early Childhood Development
08 Sep, 2026 0

Damion Crawford | To our beloved children of Jamaica: Train to be champions; maximise your promise, potential and possibilities

This week marks the beginning of a brand-new school year, and as you step into your classrooms across our beautiful island, I want you to know Jamaica is counting on you, and I believe in you. While…
Former Jamaican Prime Minister PJ Patterson
08 Sep, 2026 0

PJ Patterson | Forging a global Africa coalition

On September 7, 2021, Heads of State and Government from Africa, CARICOM, and the Global African Diaspora assembled to strengthen the bonds that bind us together, and identified opportunities to grow…
By removing unnecessary barriers, teachers can help students focus their energy on the learning itself and, in many cases, expect more from them.
08 Sep, 2026 0

Families' interest in their kids' education is falling around the globe as scores drop, test shows

AP – Families' interest in their kids' education is falling in many high-income countries as school systems struggle with plunging test scores, according to newly released results from a…
Voter registration taking place in Haiti. - CMC photo
08 Sep, 2026 0

Over half a million voters registered so far to cast ballots in Haiti elections

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, CMC – The Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) says just over half a million voters have been registered across Haiti as preparations continue for the elections to be held in…
Rajindra Campbell, the national Shot Put record holder, continued his dominant 2026 season with a winning throw of 22.17m at the 2026 World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting in Rovereto, Italy, on Tuesday. – File photo
08 Sep, 2026 0

Jamaica lands three podium finishes at 2026 World Athletics Continental Tour in Rovereto

Jamaica secured three podium finishes at the 2026 World Athletics Continental Tour Silver meeting in Rovereto, Italy, on Tuesday. They were led by Olympic bronze medallist Rajindra Campbell's…
Executive Director of the Scientific Research Council (SRC), Dr. Charah Watson, says Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education allows students to develop critical-thinking, problem-solving and inquiry skills that are valuable across
08 Sep, 2026 0

Educators encouraged to expose students to more STEM-based learning

As the 2026/2027 academic year gets under way, educators are being encouraged to expose students to more science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)-based learning, regardless of their…
Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Marlon Morgan, greets student of Edward Seaga Primary School in Kingston, Ajonieke Whittingham, during a visit to the institution's North Street campus on Monday,
08 Sep, 2026 0

Education ministry renews call for violence-free schools

School administrators, students and parents are being urged to play their part in maintaining a learning environment free from violence and bullying as the 2026/27 academic year gets under way. The…
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness (right) chats with Professor Peter Blair Henry (left), chair of the Jamaica Reconstruction and Resilience Oversight Committee (JAMRROC), during the official launch at Jamaica House on Tuesday. – Ian Allen photo
08 Sep, 2026 0

Holness: I am not satisfied with pace of Hurricane Melissa relief efforts

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness has once again underscored his disappointment with the pace of recovery following last year’s catastrophic Hurricane Melissa. Holness was speaking at Tuesday’s launch…