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Senator Dana Morris Dixon, (centre)  Minister of Education; Carlon Pitt, (second right) Principal of the School; Dr. Walton Small, (right) Retired Principal of Hydel High and Icylin Golding, (second left) Custos Rotolorum of St. Catherine and students rele
08 Sep, 2026 0

A new dawn - Hopes high as Hydel Cumberland High embarks on win-win mission

Principal of the newly created Hydel Cumberland High School in St Catherine, Carlon Pitt, said the institution is already seeing the benefits of the merger, and is focused on moving forward as it…
Minister of Education Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon.
08 Sep, 2026 0

Two primary schools merged, 3 closed

The Government is exploring closing and merging more schools across Jamaica as a means of maximising resources and infrastructure, Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon has indicated. “We…
Dr Lavern Stewart, newly installed principal  of Herbert Morrison Technical High.
08 Sep, 2026 0

Western schools reopen as rehab work continues

WESTERN BUREAU: Schools across western Jamaica reopened on Monday for the 2026-2027 academic year despite some still needing extensive repairs to restore their hurricane-ravaged compounds. Dr Lavern…
Latoya Harris Ghartey
08 Sep, 2026 0

NET rebuilding schools for future resilience

In acknowledging the unease, particularly among those in the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Melissa, the National Education Trust (NET) is reaffirming the unwavering pledge of the Build Back Better…
A section of the St Elizabeth Technical High School compound that was destroyed by Hurricane Melissa last October.
08 Sep, 2026 0

STETHS built to bounce back

To reopen after the devastation to its infrastructure almost a year ago as a result of Hurricane Melissa is a tale that reflects the adopted theme of St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS).…
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr. the Dana Morris Dixon, delivers the keynote address at the official launch ceremony of Hydel Cumberland High School yesterday at the Cumberland campus in Portmore, St Catherine.
08 Sep, 2026 0

Schools must follow repair protocols – education minister

Education Minister Senator Dana Morris Dixon is urging schools not to undertake repairs outside the Ministry of Education’s established protocols as the ministry awaits a second report on the…
Miss Universe Jamaica 2026 Celene Hall.
08 Sep, 2026 0

Portland homecoming for Miss Universe Jamaica Celene Hall

Miss Universe Jamaica 2026 Celene Hall, the 25-year-old businesswoman, artist and philanthropist from Portland, will return to the parish on Friday, September 11, for a spectacular Homecoming Parade…
Yoni Epstein
08 Sep, 2026 0

MoBay getting ready for Caribbean Cup foray

Montego Bay United Chairman Yoni Epstein believes the club is finally ready to turn years of near misses into a Caribbean Cup appearance, expressing full confidence in the organisation’s structure as…
Mario Figueroa, general manager, gives remarks at the Inaugural Coleraine Pines PEP Grant Handover.
08 Sep, 2026 0

JP Farms extends education support to Coleraine Pines students

JP Farms has expanded its longstanding educational support programme beyond the children of its employees, awarding grants to three students from the neighbouring Coleraine Pines community as they…