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Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com > 08/16/2026 > vision-mission-spirit-impact

Vision. Mission. Spirit. Impact

1+ hour, 31+ min ago   (371+ words) The fourth annual Screenwriters’ Workshop hosted by Strike Star Entertainment is set to take place over two days from September 15-16 at Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts. The workshop, which is designed to introduce young and aspiring…...

Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com > 08/13/2026 > children-dont-belong-adult-spaces

Children don???t belong in adult spaces

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (184+ words) It comes as no surprise or new revelation that our children are increasingly finding themselves in spaces where only adults should be. Recently in our headlines, the Independence weekend, closed out by a series of events in St Ann, headlined…...

Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com > 08/13/2026 > targeted-support

Targeted support

3+ day, 3+ hour ago   (557+ words) MONTEGO BAY, St James — Guided by input from school officials who have a clear idea which students are most in need of help ahead of the new school term, Excelerate Energy and the Montego Bay Chamber of Commerce & Industry (MBCCI)…...

Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com > 08/12/2026 > young-minds-risk

Young minds at risk

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (298+ words) MANDEVILLE, Manchester — Former Director of Public Prosecutions Paula Llewelyn says the prevalence of lottery scamming and the distractions of social media are negatively shaping the attitudes and aspirations of young people. Pointing to her tenure as DPP, Llewelyn said she…...

Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com > 08/09/2026 > prepares-parents-families

Who prepares the parents and families?

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (658+ words) Jamaica Observer Who prepares the parents and families? Navigating the first-year university journey For those who are commuting to campus, families are seeing the transition and development continuously unfolding. While much attention is given to preparing students for this new…...

Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com > 08/04/2026 > modern-woman-digital-marketing-undermining-breastfeeding

The modern woman: Is digital marketing undermining breastfeeding?

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (387+ words) Despite a more creative approach, a wider array of communication tools, and a willingness to spend more money, health authorities everywhere recognise that the battle to get the modern woman to breastfeed more is an uphill one. Not only are…...

Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com > 07/29/2026 > no-social-media-ban

No social media ban

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (547+ words) In what is said to be “one of the most comprehensive national assessments ever undertaken” on social media use by minors in Jamaica, the majority of citizens surveyed have baulked at a total ban but say Government must lead the…...

Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com > 07/22/2026 > just-need-chance-medical-student-fights-return-classroom

‘I just need a chance’: Medical student fights to return to the classroom

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (822+ words) KINGSTON, Jamaica — A first-year medical student whose studies were put on hold after she was unable to pay her tuition fees is appealing for public support to help her return to the classroom and continue pursuing her dream of becoming…...

Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com > 07/23/2026 > stirring-up-potential

Stirring Up Potential

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (366+ words) Delicious Occasions Executive Chef and Managing Director Latoya Panton has spent two decades inspiring young culinary minds through her Young Chefs Summer Camps programme. Designed to broaden access, the initiative brings the summer camp experience — and essential cooking skills — to…...

Jamaica Observer
jamaicaobserver.com > 07/18/2026 > local-colleges-need-aim-foreign-students-says-troupe

Local colleges need to aim for foreign students, says Troupe

4+ week, 23+ hour ago   (159+ words) GREEN ISLAND, Hanover — Permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information Dr Kasan Troupe says efforts are being made to neutralise the trend of teacher migration through international partnerships that will see local teachers’ colleges training individuals…...