Lead Stories
06 Nov, 2026
0
Parents urged to denounce bullying in schools
WESTERN BUREAU: Education expert Dr Kasan Troupe is urging Jamaican parents to take a stronger stand against bullying in schools, stressing that schools must be safe spaces where children can learn,…
06 Nov, 2026
0
CISOCA GAPS - Officers overstretched, undertrained and short of vehicles, oversight body
A key police oversight body has flagged serious infrastructure deficiencies, inadequate staffing numbers and training, and insufficient service vehicles at the Centre for Investigation of Sexual…
06 Nov, 2026
0
No red flags at CMU during my tenure, ex-treasurer testifies
A former treasurer at Caribbean Maritime University (CMU) has testified that he saw no irregularities during his near four-year tenure at the institution. The former executive also testified that he…
06 Nov, 2026
0
MoBay Bypass to be ready next month, says Morgan
WESTERN BUREAU: Having missed the September deadline for the opening of the Montego Bay Bypass in St James, Works Minister Robert Morgan is anticipating that the project will be completed in time for…
06 Nov, 2026
0
Fee furore - Craft vendors, mayor oppose proposed 150% market rate increase; no decision yet, says PMC
PORT ANTONIO, Portland: The Portland Municipal Corporation (PMC) has dismissed claims that craft vendors in the parish are facing a 150 per cent increase in vending fees, amid growing concern among…
06 Nov, 2026
0
Building better citizens - Mitchell urges stronger partnerships to guide and empower young Jamaicans
WESTERN BUREAU: Mandeville Mayor Donovan Mitchell is calling for stronger partnerships among local government, schools, families and the Scout Association of Jamaica, which he believes are key to…
06 Nov, 2026
0
Lawyers pay it forward - Norman Manley Law School Class of 2001 establishes anniversary fund to support students
The Norman Manley Law School Class of 2001 has committed to establishing a fund to support students at the institution as members marked 25 years since graduating and reflected on the changes that…
05 Nov, 2026
0
Fit for the job - Gov’t says no link between Morrison transfer, Holness’ sabotage claims as Green declares former financial secretary ideal for mines, geology role
The Government has rejected suggestions that there is a link between Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness’ claim last week that some public-sector personnel may be seeking to sabotage government…
05 Nov, 2026
0
Push for power - Government targets year-end launch for 300MW renewable tender, with 150MW of battery storage included
Minister of Energy, Transport and Telecommunications Daryl Vaz has indicated that the next phase of the Government’s competitive renewable energy procurement programme could be launched by the end of…