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Christopher Zacca, president and CEO of Sagicor Group Jamaica and chairman of Sagicor Foundation, speaks with JTA/Sagicor National Athletics Championships, Jahmar Amos, 2026 Champion Boy and Travaneek Breakenridge, 2026 Championship Girl at the Sagicor Fou
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…
Dr Dana Morris-Dixon, minister of education, skills, youth and information, addresses the delegates at the third and final day of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association’s 62nd annual conference at the Ocean Coral Spring Hotel in Trelawny yesterday.
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…
Principal of Maud McLeod Beverley Feare hands out a care package to one of her students after Hurricane Melissa.
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…
Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon.
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…
Randeep Sarai, Canada’s secretary of state for international development
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.…
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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

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…
Letters
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…
A vibrant salt fish salsa served in a cored pineapple.
August 20, 2026

Beyond ackee and salt fish: UTech students reinvent J’can favourite

Salt fish received a contemporary makeover at the University of Technology (UTech), Jamaica, where a group of young chefs is proving the familiar ingredient can go far beyond ackee and salt fish.…