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07 Jan, 2026
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Principals encouraged to utilise SBA concession offered by CXC
Principals are being encouraged to utilise the Caribbean Examinations Council’s (CXC) School-Based Assessment (SBA) Concession, which is being offered to all Jamaican students for the May/June 2026…
07 Jan, 2026
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Prime Minister urges church partnership to help further reduce Jamaica’s murder rate
Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness is urging the church to partner with the Government in reducing Jamaica’s murder rate to align with the regional average. He noted that the country recorded a 31-year…
06 Jan, 2026
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Bracing for headwinds
A key sector leader has argued that despite the severe disruptions caused by Hurricane Melissa, which the International Monetary Fund estimates could depress economic output by between eight and 13…
06 Jan, 2026
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Chief justice renews call for greater judicial control over capital budget
Chief Justice Bryan Sykes has renewed calls for the judiciary to be given control of its capital budget, while questioning the Government’s silence on repairs to courthouses damaged by Hurricane…
06 Jan, 2026
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From financial turmoil to ownership
WESTERN BUREAU: Dr Mark Nicely, secretary general and a former president of the Jamaica Teachers’ Association (JTA), says the purchase and opening of the organisation’s Western Regional Offices came…
06 Jan, 2026
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Nile Anderson | No foundation but Christ: Restoring Jamaica’s families
“Eternal Father, bless our land, Guard us with Thy mighty hand, Keep us free from evil powers.” Jamaica’s most pressing crisis is not political or economic. It is moral. We have allowed ‘evil…
06 Jan, 2026
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Tonia Williams | Measuring what matters: How data systems can transform our nation in 2026
Imagine a Jamaica where real-time data shows which hospitals have available beds, which schools need urgent repairs, and which roads pose the greatest safety risks. This is what better data systems…
06 Jan, 2026
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Growth & Jobs |‘Designers of Change’ podcast redefines leadership conversations
Jamar and Natassia Wright, co-founders of Mind Food International, have wrapped up the first season of their podcast, ‘Designers of Change’, positioning it as a serious platform for leadership…
06 Jan, 2026
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Growth & Jobs |Start 2026 right with this seven-point financial checklist
The start of a new year brings a wealth of possibilities. Key among these is the opportunity to take control of your finances and build healthier money habits. With rising costs, unexpected expenses,…