New school term to begin September 1 but will break on September 3 to facilitate General Election

By Marlene Freeman

The Ministry of Education has announced that the new school year will begin on Monday, September 1, 2025; however, there will be a break in classes on Wednesday, September 3 to facilitate the general election.

According to the ministry, schools will reopen on September 1 as scheduled for orientation and other administrative activities.

Students who do not require orientation will not be asked to attend classes on that day.

In a statement, the ministry said that all schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3.

This is to allow for the preparation and execution of the general election, as several schools are expected to serve as polling stations.

The ministry further advised that on September 4 and 5, schools will resume orientation and administrative activities using teaching and learning modalities determined by school leadership, based on local circumstances.

Full resumption of face-to-face classes across all schools is set for Monday, September 8, 2025.

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Kingston man charged in connection with the murder of 16-year-old girl last year

By Marlene Freeman

The Ministry of Education has announced that the new school year will begin on Monday, September 1, 2025; however, there will be a break in classes on Wednesday, September 3 to facilitate the general election.

According to the ministry, schools will reopen on September 1 as scheduled for orientation and other administrative activities.

Students who do not require orientation will not be asked to attend classes on that day.

In a statement, the ministry said that all schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3.

This is to allow for the preparation and execution of the general election, as several schools are expected to serve as polling stations.

The ministry further advised that on September 4 and 5, schools will resume orientation and administrative activities using teaching and learning modalities determined by school leadership, based on local circumstances.

Full resumption of face-to-face classes across all schools is set for Monday, September 8, 2025.

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Bog Walk Gorge reopens after train derailment; JPS reports widening power outages in St. Catherine

By Marlene Freeman

The Ministry of Education has announced that the new school year will begin on Monday, September 1, 2025; however, there will be a break in classes on Wednesday, September 3 to facilitate the general election.

According to the ministry, schools will reopen on September 1 as scheduled for orientation and other administrative activities.

Students who do not require orientation will not be asked to attend classes on that day.

In a statement, the ministry said that all schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3.

This is to allow for the preparation and execution of the general election, as several schools are expected to serve as polling stations.

The ministry further advised that on September 4 and 5, schools will resume orientation and administrative activities using teaching and learning modalities determined by school leadership, based on local circumstances.

Full resumption of face-to-face classes across all schools is set for Monday, September 8, 2025.

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PNP President Golding wants more persons with disabilities participating on public boards so their voices can be heard on issues that affect them

By Marlene Freeman

The Ministry of Education has announced that the new school year will begin on Monday, September 1, 2025; however, there will be a break in classes on Wednesday, September 3 to facilitate the general election.

According to the ministry, schools will reopen on September 1 as scheduled for orientation and other administrative activities.

Students who do not require orientation will not be asked to attend classes on that day.

In a statement, the ministry said that all schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3.

This is to allow for the preparation and execution of the general election, as several schools are expected to serve as polling stations.

The ministry further advised that on September 4 and 5, schools will resume orientation and administrative activities using teaching and learning modalities determined by school leadership, based on local circumstances.

Full resumption of face-to-face classes across all schools is set for Monday, September 8, 2025.

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EOJ Constituency Offices to open on Saturdays to facilitate collection of voter ID cards

By Marlene Freeman

The Ministry of Education has announced that the new school year will begin on Monday, September 1, 2025; however, there will be a break in classes on Wednesday, September 3 to facilitate the general election.

According to the ministry, schools will reopen on September 1 as scheduled for orientation and other administrative activities.

Students who do not require orientation will not be asked to attend classes on that day.

In a statement, the ministry said that all schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3.

This is to allow for the preparation and execution of the general election, as several schools are expected to serve as polling stations.

The ministry further advised that on September 4 and 5, schools will resume orientation and administrative activities using teaching and learning modalities determined by school leadership, based on local circumstances.

Full resumption of face-to-face classes across all schools is set for Monday, September 8, 2025.

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235 people killed in crashes since the start of the year

By Marlene Freeman

The Ministry of Education has announced that the new school year will begin on Monday, September 1, 2025; however, there will be a break in classes on Wednesday, September 3 to facilitate the general election.

According to the ministry, schools will reopen on September 1 as scheduled for orientation and other administrative activities.

Students who do not require orientation will not be asked to attend classes on that day.

In a statement, the ministry said that all schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3.

This is to allow for the preparation and execution of the general election, as several schools are expected to serve as polling stations.

The ministry further advised that on September 4 and 5, schools will resume orientation and administrative activities using teaching and learning modalities determined by school leadership, based on local circumstances.

Full resumption of face-to-face classes across all schools is set for Monday, September 8, 2025.

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PM Holness says he has never gained wealth by exploiting the people

By Marlene Freeman

The Ministry of Education has announced that the new school year will begin on Monday, September 1, 2025; however, there will be a break in classes on Wednesday, September 3 to facilitate the general election.

According to the ministry, schools will reopen on September 1 as scheduled for orientation and other administrative activities.

Students who do not require orientation will not be asked to attend classes on that day.

In a statement, the ministry said that all schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3.

This is to allow for the preparation and execution of the general election, as several schools are expected to serve as polling stations.

The ministry further advised that on September 4 and 5, schools will resume orientation and administrative activities using teaching and learning modalities determined by school leadership, based on local circumstances.

Full resumption of face-to-face classes across all schools is set for Monday, September 8, 2025.

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Political Analyst Linton Gordon says PM Holness’ battle with the IC may affect him in the next general election

By Marlene Freeman

The Ministry of Education has announced that the new school year will begin on Monday, September 1, 2025; however, there will be a break in classes on Wednesday, September 3 to facilitate the general election.

According to the ministry, schools will reopen on September 1 as scheduled for orientation and other administrative activities.

Students who do not require orientation will not be asked to attend classes on that day.

In a statement, the ministry said that all schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3.

This is to allow for the preparation and execution of the general election, as several schools are expected to serve as polling stations.

The ministry further advised that on September 4 and 5, schools will resume orientation and administrative activities using teaching and learning modalities determined by school leadership, based on local circumstances.

Full resumption of face-to-face classes across all schools is set for Monday, September 8, 2025.

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Jamaica’s agricultural sector grew by 13.7% between April and June

By Marlene Freeman

The Ministry of Education has announced that the new school year will begin on Monday, September 1, 2025; however, there will be a break in classes on Wednesday, September 3 to facilitate the general election.

According to the ministry, schools will reopen on September 1 as scheduled for orientation and other administrative activities.

Students who do not require orientation will not be asked to attend classes on that day.

In a statement, the ministry said that all schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3.

This is to allow for the preparation and execution of the general election, as several schools are expected to serve as polling stations.

The ministry further advised that on September 4 and 5, schools will resume orientation and administrative activities using teaching and learning modalities determined by school leadership, based on local circumstances.

Full resumption of face-to-face classes across all schools is set for Monday, September 8, 2025.

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PNP criticises JLP for distributing booklet of its achievements

By Marlene Freeman

The Ministry of Education has announced that the new school year will begin on Monday, September 1, 2025; however, there will be a break in classes on Wednesday, September 3 to facilitate the general election.

According to the ministry, schools will reopen on September 1 as scheduled for orientation and other administrative activities.

Students who do not require orientation will not be asked to attend classes on that day.

In a statement, the ministry said that all schools will be closed on Tuesday, September 2 and Wednesday, September 3.

This is to allow for the preparation and execution of the general election, as several schools are expected to serve as polling stations.

The ministry further advised that on September 4 and 5, schools will resume orientation and administrative activities using teaching and learning modalities determined by school leadership, based on local circumstances.

Full resumption of face-to-face classes across all schools is set for Monday, September 8, 2025.

Read More