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Senior Director of Sector Support Services at the Early Childhood Commission (ECC), Simone Ellis-Dixon, speaks during a Jamaica Information Service (JIS) 'Get the Facts' television programme on August 30.
07 Sep, 2026 0

Early Childhood Commission urges parents to support children’s back-to-school transition

While the start of a new school year is often an exciting time, it can also evoke feelings of uncertainty, anxiety and apprehension for some children. After weeks of a more relaxed summer routine,…
Transportation Minister Daryl Vaz.
07 Sep, 2026 0

Vaz warns against ‘mischief’ in transportation sector, dismisses claims about disruptions

Transport Minister Daryl Vaz has condemned persons who he says have been seeking to create disquiet in the transportation sector. Vaz, in a media statement posted to X, formerly Twitter, on Sunday,…
McKay Security’s Rohan Williams (left) and Akeem Higgins pose with the Kingston and St Andrew Business House Football Association Knockout Trophy after defeating Seprod 2-0 at Constant Spring on Saturday.
07 Sep, 2026 0

McKay secure third KO title

MCKAY Security on Saturday won an unprecedented third consecutive Kingston and St Andrew Business House Football Association Knockout crown, defeating Seprod 2-0 at Constant Spring, starting what…
STARDOM (right), ridden by Dane Dawkins, wins the Winston ‘Fanna’ Grifiths OD Classic ahead of I LOVE BIIRDIE (Reyan Lewis ) at Caymanas Park yesterday.
07 Sep, 2026 0

Stardom lands Griffiths Classic

STARDOM, the Kingston winner and 2000 Guineas runner-up, yesterday returned with a tongue strap and figure-eight noseband fitted to land the Grade Two Winston ‘Fanna’ Griffiths Classic at nine and a…
Arsenal’s Martin Odegaard (centre) reacts after scoring the winner during the English Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea in London yesterday.
07 Sep, 2026 0

EPL: Arsenal rally to clip Chelsea 2-1

MANCHESTER, England (AP): Arsenal passed the biggest test of their English Premier League (EPL) title defence so far by rallying to a 2-1 win against Chelsea yesterday. Martin Odegaard struck a…
FIFA President Gianni Infantino arrives for the inauguration of Colombia’s new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, in Cali, Colombia, on Friday, August 7.
07 Sep, 2026 0

Infantino to stand for re-election as FIFA president

MANCHESTER, England (AP): FIFA President Gianni Infantino will stand for re-election despite growing calls for him to step down from his position as the head of world football’s governing body.…
Oblique Seville
07 Sep, 2026 0

Diamond glory fuels Ultimate push

JAMAICA’S impressive showing at the Wanda Diamond League Final in Brussels, Belgium, has given the country its biggest-ever haul of Diamond Trophies at a single final and provided a major boost…
King Charles, Jamaica’s head of State.
07 Sep, 2026 0

SHAMEFUL - Pan-Africanist blasts Jamaica’s move to petition to King today on reparations guidance
Jamaica’s decision to lodge a petition today with King Charles to seek legal guidance on its slavery reparations claim from Britain has been branded as a disgrace by Pan-African advocate Dr Imani…
Jamaica Teachers’ Association President La Sonja Harrison.
07 Sep, 2026 0

JTA demands seat at table on school closures

President of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), La Sonja Harrison, is raising concern over what she describes as the lack of consultation regarding school closures and mergers. According to the…