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Dennis Minott | The peculiarity and harm of ‘pools’ timetabling: an unyielding barrier to student success
The ‘pools’ practice, though initially introduced a quarter century ago, with the best of intentions, has become a crutch for school admins.

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Sep 1, 20244 min read
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How Come Little Beryl So Neutered Mr. JPS? Do We Need a Blueprint for Power System Reform?
Jamaica's energy sector stands at a crossroads, with Hurricane Beryl exposing vulnerabilities in our power infrastructure. Carlton...

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Aug 3, 20243 min read
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Embracing Energy Sector Reform: A Call to Action for Jamaica
Absolutely! I strongly support Carlton Fearon's proposal to separate Jamaica's power generation from transmission and distribution to...

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Jul 31, 20244 min read
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Kamala and Goliath: An American LEGEND Penned in Little Jamaica, Born from India's Gilded Womb
In the heart of a nation divided, the 2024 presidential race had taken an unexpected turn. President Joe Biden had stepped aside...

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Jul 27, 20244 min read
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Dennis Minott | Are JPS and other interests deliberately slowing renewable energy?
Several countries have their primary electricity provider actively supporting renewable energy. development. Solutions abound for accelerati

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Jul 21, 20245 min read
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Letter of the Day | Consider Haitians as Viable Force for Disaster Relief
We need cost-effective skilled labour, which is sitting in chagrin right next door in the land that boasts over 62% of CARICOM citizens.

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Jul 19, 20242 min read
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A-QuEST offers College Scholarship Preparation Programme Discount!!
A-QuEST is calling on high schools of Jamaica and CARICOM territories to avail of a 35 per cent on tuition fees, for Student body Leaders.

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Jun 30, 20242 min read
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Published - Dennis Minott | Another Call for compassion and transparency in treatment of Haitians
Published: Sunday | June 30, 2024 | 12:07 AM Some of the 50 Haitian orphans on their arrival in Jamaica in March this year. (Photo:...

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Jun 30, 20244 min read
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June 27, 2024| Dennis Minott | Another call for compassion and transparency in Jamaica’s treatment of Haitians
Our Today Administrator -- 'HAVE YOUR SAY' JAM| JUN 27, 2024 Dennis Minott | Another Call for Compassion and Transparency in Jamaica’s...

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Jun 27, 20244 min read
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PUBLISHED: Dennis Minott | This is a strange thing ...
In the heart of this perplexing Haitian refugees in Jamaica scenario lies a disconcerting set of issues. It’s impossible to overlook the...

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Jun 10, 20244 min read
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Dennis Minott | SCHOOLID-19: The pandemic of narcissism choking Jamaican culture and education
Published: Sunday | May 26, 2024 | 12:06 AM Jamaica is renowned for its proficiency in organising and showcasing cultural manifestations...

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May 26, 20245 min read
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Skanking in the muds of Jamaica's classrooms (Part 3)
Forget about chaos, traffic, stocky iron-willed hombres, ever-bulging señoritas and smog, I love la locura mexicana, the language,...

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Feb 14, 20246 min read
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Dennis Minott | Skanking in the muds of Jamaica’s classrooms – Part 2
Published: Sunday | February 11, 2024 | 12:07 AM The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) 2022 delivered stark...

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Feb 11, 20245 min read
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Dennis Minott | Skanking in the muds of Jamaica’s classrooms – Part 1
Published: Sunday | February 4, 2024 | 12:14 AM Picture a spinning top, wobbling precariously, struggling to find its rhythm. That is a...

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Feb 5, 20246 min read
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PUBLISHED: 'Just So You Know'
Published in the OUR Today: https://our.today/dennis-a-minott-just-so-you-know/ Reading Time: 3 minutes By: Dennis A. Minott. Response...
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Oct 3, 20233 min read
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PUBLISHED COMMENTARY: Freedom of Religion Under Threat in Jamaican Schools: A Call for Respect
The recent Ministry of Education's directive on school devotions in Jamaica now raises significant concerns about the state's...

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Sep 24, 20233 min read
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"Pools" and the Problem of Gaslighting, Frustration, and Another Persistent Pain in our Schools
Introduction The education system in Jamaica and the wider Caribbean region has long been a topic of discussion, with both successes and...

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Sep 22, 20235 min read
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PUBLISHED COMMENTARY: Deceptive Dance of Shills
Dennis Minott | Deceptive dance of shills Scamming without long lead-sheets: implications for decision-making in unsophisticated...

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Sep 11, 20234 min read
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