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16 Jan, 2026
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Crawford: Put more focus on learning recovery
Opposition Spokesman on Education Damion Crawford says the national conversation following Hurricane Melissa is missing the mark, remaining fixated on learning loss while largely ignoring the urgent…
16 Jan, 2026
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‘I was depressed for two years’
Twenty-one-year-old Jayanne Booth, a University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) student, says the past two years of her life were a nightmare, marked by fear, uncertainty, and emotional distress after…
16 Jan, 2026
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Court rules cop unlawfully punished twice over TikTok video
A woman constable who was disciplined after appearing in a viral TikTok video while in uniform has won her case against senior members of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF). The Supreme Court ruled…
16 Jan, 2026
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Hope Markes breaks barriers as first Caribbean woman to lead Kiwanis Int’l
WESTERN BUREAU: Her election as the first black woman and first Caribbean national to head the 110-year-old Kiwanis International service organisation is already inspiring renewed confidence,…
16 Jan, 2026
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Garth urges unity as Jamaica rebuilds after Melissa
A call for unity, compassion, and national healing was issued by Reverend Dr Peter Garth during his sermon at the 2026 National Leadership Prayer Breakfast (NLPB), held Thursday morning at Boulevard…
16 Jan, 2026
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Final arguments expected in Maitland case next week
The prosecution and defence in the murder trial of Constable Noel Maitland are expected to close their cases on Monday after proceedings in the Home Circuit Court were adjourned on Thursday due to the…
16 Jan, 2026
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Badal’s Boho Botanics brings eco-conscious flair to wellness
Cabean Badal is carving a niche in wellness décor with Boho Botanics Jamaica, a brand built on sustainability, creativity and respect for nature. Known for naturally fragranced botanical arrangements,…
16 Jan, 2026
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Academics to advance digital equity for women after UNDP academy
Two Jamaican academics are working on a national strategy to equip women to thrive in the digital era, following their participation in the United Nations Development Programme’s (YNDP’s) Global…
16 Jan, 2026
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Sam Sharpe TC gets SMART lab to boost teacher training
WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Ricardo Bennett, principal of Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College (SSTC) in St James, says the institution’s ability to prepare teachers for modern classrooms has been significantly…