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July 1, 2026
by Andre Williams
Education ministry warns schools not to deny students access over registration fees
The Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information is reminding school administrators that students must not be denied access to education because of an inability to pay registration or other…
June 30, 2026
by Andre Williams
Jamaican Parliament observes moment of silence for Venezuela following devastating earthquakes
Jamaica’s House of Representatives on Tuesday paused proceedings to express solidarity with the people of Venezuela following the recent earthquakes that devastated parts of the South American nation.
June 29, 2026
by Andre Williams
GRIM FINDS - At least 14 body discoveries and death investigations identified across Jamaica in June
Within days of each other, Jamaicans have been confronted with a series of grim discoveries: decomposed bodies in rivers, bushes and remote communities; skeletal remains hidden in vegetation; and…
June 29, 2026
by Andre Williams
Jamaica records consecutive weeks of single-digit murders as killings fall 23 per cent
Jamaica has recorded a second consecutive week of single-digit murders, with six homicides reported across the island between June 21 and June 27, according to the latest serious crime statistics from…
June 29, 2026
by Andre Williams
MP faces road rage - Havendale, Meadowbrook residents vent frustration over state of community infrastructure
Nearly 30 residents spent close to two hours pressing Member of Parliament (MP) for St Andrew North Western, Duane Smith, on Sunday over deteriorating roads, stalled infrastructure projects, roadside…
June 26, 2026
by Andre Williams
WHATSAPP WEB OF DECEPTION
The communication usually starts with a greeting like ‘Blessings, how are you? I hope you’re doing great. Please, can you do me a favour?’ or perhaps, ‘Good afternoon. How are you doing? Please, I…
June 26, 2026
by Andre Williams
Villains make poker plays
For years, police have warned that unregulated gambling or gaming machines — popularly known as ‘poker boxes’ — were becoming a magnet for criminal activity.
Today, as the authorities move to…
June 19, 2026
by Andre Williams
CHINA WATCH - Trump nominee pledges hard line on scamming, drugs and Beijing in Jamaica posting
President Donald Trump’s nominee for United States Ambassador to Jamaica has pledged to strengthen security cooperation with Kingston, intensify efforts to combat lottery scamming and drug…
