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August 20, 2026
Backing big dreams
As he enters his second year of law school at The University of the West Indies, Mona, 20-year-old Jaleel Smith is feeling more at ease after being awarded a scholarship that covers more than 50 per…
August 20, 2026
by Albert Ferguson
JTA holds fire on JTC bill
WESTERN BUREAU: Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA) President La Sonja Harrison says the association is waiting patiently to see the revised Jamaica Teaching Council (JTC) Bill before they are…
August 20, 2026
Education minister dismisses call to remove ‘political influence’ from school boards
WESTERN BUREAU: Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon has dismissed concerns that there is a need to remove what some have labelled ‘political influence’ from school boards. According to…
August 20, 2026
by Janet Silvera
Battered schools, resilient results - Storm-hit western institutions make major gains in CSEC, CAPE
WESTERN BUREAU: Before Beverley Feare could prepare her students for the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) examinations, she first had to find them. Hurricane Melissa had torn through…
August 20, 2026
by Christopher Thomas
‘Students must follow the rules’ - Education minister says schools’ grooming policies must be made clear to parents
WESTERN BUREAU: Ahead of the start of the September school term, Education Minister Dr Dana Morris Dixon is urging school administrators to ensure that students obey stipulated dress and grooming…
August 20, 2026
Canada announces new aid to Lebanon
BEIRUT (AP): A Canadian government official condemned what he called Israel’s “unlawful invasion” of Lebanon, saying that Beirut should govern its own space and have sovereignty over its lands.…
August 20, 2026
Under the Sea!
Hi, boys and girls! Today, we’re heading to Dolphin Cove in St Ann with Madison and Kaylie for an exciting adventure into the world of marine life! Get ready to explore, meet some fascinating…
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August 20, 2026
Deadly attacks on aid workers and contractors surge
JUBA (AP): At least 36 humanitarian workers and contractors have been killed in South Sudan since January, surpassing the 31 killed in all of 2025, as violence persists in the country that is one of…
August 20, 2026
Guyana must now claim its full oil dividends
THE EDITOR, Madam: ExxonMobil’s confirmation that the Stabroek consortium has recovered approximately US$55 billion in accumulated investment costs, two years ahead of schedule, marks a significant…