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Lennox Wallace (left), parish manager at the St James Public Health Services, was giving support to the drivers from the region at the WRHA Regional Defensive Driving and Driver Sensitisation Programme Cohort 2.
18 Aug, 2026 0

WRHA drivers get defensive-driving boost

WESTERN BUREAU: Drivers employed by the Western Regional Health Authority (WRHA) are now undergoing a 10-day Driver Sensitisation, Certification and Recertification Programme aimed at upgrading their…
Phoenix-based content creator Aiesha Beasley films herself as she samples a margarita during the grand opening of Padeland, a venue for the racket sport padel in Chandler, Arizona, August 13.
18 Aug, 2026 0

An ‘influencer’ degree?

Ask a teen what they want to be when they grow up, and there’s a fair chance being an influencer is on their list. Digital media and the people who star in it have been cultural mainstays for teens’…
Adele Warner (seated centre) cuts into her birthday cake alongside one of her grandchildren as other members of her family look on during a celebration of her 100th birthday at her home in Goodwill, St James, on Sunday. The celebration was held ahead of Wa
18 Aug, 2026 0

A century to celebrate

WESTERN BUREAU: Looming rain clouds and strong winds were not enough to dampen the party spirit in Goodwill, St James, on Sunday, as relatives and friends came together to celebrate the 100th birthday…
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Delroy Chuck, addressing the Judiciary of Jamaica’s annual Strategic Management Retreat, held at the AC Hotel by Marriott Kingston on Monday.
18 Aug, 2026 0

Justice Minister to hold plea bargaining talks with DPP

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Affairs, Delroy Chuck, says a meeting will be held with the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to discuss the use of plea bargaining within the courts. …
State Minister in the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, Delano Seiveright (centre), poses with key stakeholders following a recent meeting at the Ministry's offices in New Kingston. Pictured (from left) are Mayor of Kingston and Chairman of th
18 Aug, 2026 0

New Kingston revitalisation plan enters implementation phase

Plans to revitalise the New Kingston Business District are now moving into the implementation phase, with coordinated measures being undertaken to address homelessness, public safety, sanitation, and…
Dr Nicole Manning, director of operations at the Caribbean Examinations Council.
18 Aug, 2026 0

CXC absenteeism remains a concern as thousands skip exams

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is raising fresh concerns about absenteeism among candidates sitting its regional examinations, with more than 35,000 students failing to turn up for this…
CXC says CTEC provides a pathway for all students to achieve their full potential.
18 Aug, 2026 0

CXC flags surge in exam irregularities, AI misuse

The Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) is reporting a sharp increase in examination irregularities this year, with cases involving unauthorised devices, collusion, unauthorised materials and the…
St Catherine Parish Court
18 Aug, 2026 0

UC Rusal 2022 fish kill trial stalled over outstanding disclosure

The trial against bauxite company UC Rusal over a 2022 fish kill incident in the Rio Cobre failed to continue today in the St Catherine Parish Court due to a lack of disclosure by the prosecution to…
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (center) waves next to his wife Erika, while standing on stage with their children Darin (left), Damon (second from left), and Mason at a primary election party on Tuesday in Orlando, Florida, United
18 Aug, 2026 0

Jamaican-rooted candidates fall short in Florida primaries, except Donalds

It was a largely disappointing night for political candidates with Jamaican roots in Florida, United States, with several failing to secure their party’s nomination in Tuesday’s primary elections. …