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Leighton Johnson and La Sonja Harrison, former presidents of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association.
January 24, 2026 by Sashana Small

Former JTA head loses lawsuit against teachers’ body

The wage agreement for a 20 per cent minimum increase in basic salary after tax, between the Government and the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), has been upheld after the Supreme Court dismissed a…
January 24, 2026

Ports under pressure

Jamaica’s ports and cargo warehouses continue to face significant congestion, weeks after the traditional holiday rush. The Shipping Association of Jamaica (SAJ) and key stakeholders yesterday urged…
This photo shows reconstruction work, which is under way at the Outpatient Clinic at the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital, Westmoreland, which was destroyed during Hurricane Melissa last October.
January 24, 2026 by Mickalia Kington

Sav hospital reckons with disturbing pickup in patient load post-Melissa

In the days following the passage of Hurricane Melissa, doctors at the Savanna-la-Mar Hospital began noticing a troubling pattern among patients seeking care. Dr Suman Vemu, orthopaedic surgeon at the…
Janice McIntosh, newly elected member of the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council.
January 24, 2026 by Lester Hinds

UPDATED: 44 candidates nominated for Global Diaspora elections

Forty-four persons have been nominated across Canada and the United States to compete for seats on the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council (GJDC) and the Global Jamaica Diaspora Youth Council (GDYC). Of…
Ethlyn Clarke (centre), of Mt Salem, St James, together with family members and well-wishers on Thursday, following the celebration of her milestone 100th birthday on Tuesday. Also pictured (from left) are Paulette Ricketts, caregiver for Ms Clarke; Tyler
January 24, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

Centenarian Ethlyn Clarke stood tall through sickness and Hurricane Melissa

WESTERN BUREAU: In August last year, Ethlyn Clarke suffered a major health scare. Two months later, she survived the brutal assault of Hurricane Melissa, so, when she celebrated her 100th birthday on…
A view of the front section of the Hemmingay Preparatory and Kindergarten School in Paradise, Norwood, St James.
January 24, 2026

Hemmingay’s 50th anniversary celebrations in limbo

WESTERN BUREAU: The Hemmingay Preparatory and Kindergarten School in Norwood, St James, which was in the middle of planning this year’s 50th anniversary celebrations when Hurricane Melissa impacted…
Drumming formed part of the formal proceedings at the celebration of life for Kenya‑born artist Mazola wa Mwashighadi.
January 24, 2026 by Paul H. Williams

A colourful and moving farewell for artist Mazola

On the afternoon of Saturday January 17, Lecture Theatre 49 at the University of Technology Jamaica (UTech) was filled for nearly two hours with colourfully dressed members of the creative industry,…
Oliver Mair
January 24, 2026

What’s brewing?

A number of stirring features are to be showcased at this year’s 3rd annual Jamaica Brew Literary and Film Festival being presented by the Consulate of Jamaica, Miami, at the Broward South West…
Reverend Clive Foster MBE, UK Windrush Commissioner.
January 24, 2026 by George Ruddock

Greater, faster compensation for Windrush victims

LONDON: The Windrush Compensation Scheme got a well-needed boost last week when the UK Home Office announced that thousands of people affected by the 2017 Windrush scandal will see greater…