630 young learners receive tablets
The USF’s Connect-a-Child programme reaches students from low-income households across all 63 constituencies.
JAMAICA · THE DIASPORA · THE WORLDEDITION / 4 SEPTEMBER 2026
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A wider stage for Jamaican culture
A new National Gallery–OAS agreement opens a path to artist exchanges, regional exhibitions and creative education.
The National Gallery of Jamaica and the Organization of American States have signed a cooperation agreement, according to a September 1 report from the Jamaica Information Service. The proposed work spans cultural exchange, training, youth engagement and exhibitions across the Americas. Artist residencies and heritage preservation are among the areas described. The announcement outlines a framework for cooperation; it does not establish that every proposed programme is already accepting applications.
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School rebuilding moves toward a new term
The National Education Trust reports progress at schools affected by Hurricane Melissa, including Strawberry Primary and Infant in Westmoreland.
Coming home takes more than a plane ticket.
Land, family, belonging and the systems underneath. One question meets five perspectives.
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THE LISTENING ROOMDREAMAICA PODCAST · FROM THE AUDIO ARCHIVEJamaican Upliftment
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FROM OUR STORE · WALK GOOD JAMAICACarry the culture.
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Walk with purpose.
The Roots & Road Tee brings the Walk Good message from the page into everyday life.
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Business & WellnessSacred Earth unveils Trod Well, a grounded Jamaican wellness experience
Created by Kenneth Haines—Shaman Amin, founder of Sacred Earth—Trod Well brings sacred foot anointing, reflexology-inspired care and Jamaican botanical oils into the Walk Good Jamaica tourism platform.
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