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A section of the Montpelier roadway through Mt Carey in St James. Residents and motor vehicle operators have complained about the poor condition of the roadway, which is resulting in longer commute times.
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ROAD RAGE

WESTERN BUREAU: Despite a promise that repairs to the Montpelier main road, in St James, will begin before the end of the year, residents continue to express anger and frustration over the existing…
Dr Adrian Stokes, chairman of the Education Transformation Oversight Committee (ETOC), gives his update on the progress of the implementation of the recommendations from the Patterson Report at a press conference at the UWI Regional Headquarters in St Andr
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ETOC reports steady progress on education reform

The Education Transformation and Oversight Committee (ETOC) says implementation of the Orlando Patterson Report recommendations remains on track, with a 32 per cent progression rate achieved so far.…
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Defence seeks dismissal of Reid trial, citing fatal flaw

Senior Parish Judge Sanchia Burrell is expected to deliver a ruling today on an application by the defence seeking to have the fraud trial involving former Education Minister Ruel Reid thrown out,…
Lucea Mayor Sheridan Samuels.
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HMC moves to collect nearly $1 million in rent arrears

WESTERN BUREAU: Tenants occupying properties owned by the Hanover Municipal Corporation (HMC) are reportedly behind on their rent, with arrears exceeding $900,000. As a result, the corporation has…
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Registration, nomination open for Jamaica Diaspora Council elections

NEW YORK: Jamaicans living across North America, the United Kingdom, and other parts of the world are being encouraged to take part in the upcoming elections for the Global Jamaica Diaspora Council. …
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UWI student found dead in dorm room

Residents at the George Alleyne Hall at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona, were offered counselling services yesterday following the suspected suicide of a female student. The deceased has…
Basil Watson’s bronze bust of National Hero Samuel Sharpe mounted in 2018 in Emancipation Park, St Andrew, Jamaica.
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Sam Sharpe did not start the fire, but …

FROM 1823 rumours were going around that the king of England had granted the enslaved their freedom. The rumours were rife in late 1831, especially since Reverend Thomas Burchell was off the island.…
The GK Campus Connect Food Bank, located at the University of Technology, Jamaica, is seeking support to assist students in need. Donations can be made at www.ccfoodbank.com.
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GK Campus Connect Food Bank passionate about service to students

OVER 300 students at the University of Technology (UTech), The University of the West Indies, Mona (UWI) and the Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts continue to benefit from the…
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Security guard in ‘Slickianna’s’ murder case to return to court next year

WESTERN BUREAU: Rohan Rose, the security guard who was charged for allegedly concealing information he had received about the death of social media influencer, Aneka ‘Slickianna’ Townsend, who was…