1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (859+ words) This is the first of a two-part article. THE Jamaican church has rarely been short of land, buildings or influence. Its properties sit in almost every town, village and inner-city community: sanctuaries, rectories, schoolrooms, assembly halls, burial grounds, car parks,…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (229+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica — Nearly 200 children from August Town, Mona and surrounding communities benefited from free health services, school supplies and other back-to-school support through a recent outreach initiative hosted by the UWI Mona Guild of Students. The back-to-school treat, held at…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (423+ words) Dancehall artiste 450 is gearing up to make his debut performance at the highly anticipated Caribbean Music Awards (CMA). The fourth annual ceremony and showcase will take place on Saturday, September 19 at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA) in…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (450+ words) UC Rusal Alumina Jamaica Ltd/WINDALCO invested $32.5 million in its educational programme in the lead-up to the new school year, which started on Monday. In a media release the company said it recently awarded scholarships and grants to 97 students. Of…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (833+ words) As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more intertwined with daily life, some models are being designed and advertised as companions, but psychologist Dr Djavila Ho is urging caution in interactions with the technology, especially for youth. Most AI models are accessed…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (539+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica — Kingston is being positioned as the entertainment destination of choice for Heroes Weekend as organisers of Greatness Weekend seek to attract Jamaicans, members of the diaspora and international visitors to the capital for a four-day celebration of music,…...

5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (298+ words) We are one year in since the People’s National Party (PNP) lost the September 3, 2025 General Election to give Dr Andrew Holness and the Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) their coveted third term in office. Socialism, as he preached it, promised the…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (428+ words) Jamaica Observer From shortcuts to mastery The announcement of changes to School-Based Assessments (SBAs) sparked curiosity among educators about how these adjustments will influence students’ readiness for examinations. SBA’s were originally designed to evaluate practical skills, critical thinking, and the…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (399+ words) EDUCATION Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon officially unveiled the newly merged Hydel Cumberland High School Monday, declaring that the unification wasn’t about erasing either school’s identity, but rather combining the best of their traditions to create a single learning…...