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16 Jul, 2026 0

CXC to release preliminary 2026 exam results on August 18

Students across the Caribbean who sat the Caribbean Examinations Council's (CXC) May-June 2026 examinations will be able to access their preliminary results online on Tuesday, August 18,…
16 Jul, 2026 0

Education minister pledges to support principals in maintaining discipline in schools

Minister of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon, has pledged support for principals who enforce discipline in schools.
16 Jul, 2026 0

Earth Today | Dangerous heat - Public urged to adopt climate-smart ways to get cool

TRYING TO stay cool without the use of air conditioning is among the recommendations from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) to cope with the sweltering heat – a clear call to action to…
16 Jul, 2026 0

Earth Today | Rising temperatures pose added risks for cancer patients

SUMMER IS progressing and the heat is intensifying – a clear reminder of a changing global climate and the need for actions that safeguard health, including for persons in treatment for cancer.
House damaged by Hurricane Melissa in St Elizabeth, Jamaica last October.
16 Jul, 2026 0

Earth Today | When hurricane relief becomes waste

WHEN A hurricane passes through the Caribbean, our immediate focus is rightly on saving lives, restoring access, and getting critical supplies to affected communities. But, once the floodwaters recede…
16 Jul, 2026 0

Praedial larceny declines in South Trelawny after arrest of suspected thief

There has been a decline in praedial larceny in South Trelawny, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Orville Bushay, who heads the Praedial Larceny Unit for Area One, which comprises…
16 Jul, 2026 0

Tufton urges families, communities to take care of senior citizens

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton is imploring families and communities to take responsibility for the care of senior citizens.
16 Jul, 2026 0

Citizens urged to take action against domestic violence

Jamaicans who experience or witness domestic violence are being encouraged to access available support services to seek assistance, report incidents, and obtain information that highlights the…
Dr Carl Bruce, medical chief of staff at the University Hospital of the West Indies.
15 Jul, 2026 0

IC faces fresh lawsuit

The Integrity Commission (IC) is facing another lawsuit, this time from Dr Carl Bruce, medical chief of staff at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI), arising from a request for him to…