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Peter Champagnie, KC.
September 11, 2026 by Sashana Small/Staff Reporter

PARTIAL RELIEF - Fees waived, but lawyers still question access to UK-based Privy Council

Two noted attorneys have welcomed the United Kingdom’s (UK) decision to waive visa fees for Jamaicans travelling to argue cases before the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) but remain critical of the requirement that locals still need a visa to access their highest court.

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Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon (right), minister of education, skills, youth and information; and Dr Kasan Troupe, permanent secretary in the ministry.
September 10, 2026 by Sashana Small

PLEA FOR PATIENCE

Repairs to more than half of the schools severely damaged by Hurricane Melissa should be completed by the end of the year, Dr Kasan Troupe, permanent secretary in the Ministry of Education, Skills,…
Senator Dana Morris Dixon, (centre) Minister of Education; Carlon Pitt, (second right) Principal of the School; Dr. Walton Small, (right) Retired Principal of Hydel High and Icylin Golding, (second left) Custos Rotolorum of St. Catherine and students rele
September 8, 2026 by Sashana Small

A new dawn - Hopes high as Hydel Cumberland High embarks on win-win mission

Principal of the newly created Hydel Cumberland High School in St Catherine, Carlon Pitt, said the institution is already seeing the benefits of the merger, and is focused on moving forward as it…
Minister of Education Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon.
September 8, 2026 by Sashana Small

Two primary schools merged, 3 closed

The Government is exploring closing and merging more schools across Jamaica as a means of maximising resources and infrastructure, Education Minister Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon has indicated. “We…
King Charles, Jamaica’s head of State.
September 7, 2026 by Sashana Small

SHAMEFUL - Pan-Africanist blasts Jamaica’s move to petition to King today on reparations guidance
Jamaica’s decision to lodge a petition today with King Charles to seek legal guidance on its slavery reparations claim from Britain has been branded as a disgrace by Pan-African advocate Dr Imani…
Novlette Howell, executive director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation.
September 5, 2026 by Sashana Small

BREAKING BARRIERS - Women’s Centre helping 139 teen moms to head back to school on Monday

Nearly 140 adolescent mothers will return to school on Monday, a move executive director of the Women’s Centre of Jamaica Foundation (WCJF), Novlette Howell, said reflects a shifting attitude towards…
Anniona Jones, the president of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools.
September 4, 2026 by Sashana Small

‘Drop iN THE bucket’

Describing the Government’s allocation for water trucking to schools as “a good first drop in the bucket”, Anniona Jones, president of the Jamaica Association of Principals of Secondary Schools…
Michael Barnett washes a car with water from one of his tanks at his Kingston Gardens Public Car Wash in central Kingston on Tuesday.
September 2, 2026 by Sashana Small

WATER CRUNCH - Drought drives up costs for car washes, laundries

The severe drought conditions currently affecting the island have resulted in increased operating costs for water-related businesses in the Corporate Area as they seek alternative sources of supply to…
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September 1, 2026 by Sashana Small

DEMERIT DELAY DANGER - Road safety advocate says holding off on points sanctions for rogue drivers puts lives at risk

The Government’s announcement that it will delay the implementation of the demerit point system has been met with disappointment from Vice-Chairman of the National Road Safety Council Dr Lucien Jones.…
August 28, 2026 by Sashana Small

Businesses gutted - Millions lost as major fire devastates Hagley Park Road commercial hub

A massive fire ripped through a section of the business district along Hagley Park Road in St Andrew on Thursday, flattening at least three buildings in its wake. The fire reportedly started some time…