Sashana Small/Staff Reporter
June 22, 2026
by Sashana Small
Gov't confirms Hydel, Cumberland high schools to merge
Two St Catherine high schools - Hydel, a financially struggling private institution, and Cumberland - will be merged, the Government confirmed Monday.
June 22, 2026
by Sashana Small
More than time off for HANDS-ON DADS - Paternity leave reshaping fatherhood in Jamaica
Anthony Simpson never knew his father; the story he was told is that soon after he was born, his father came to see him at the hospital, took one look at him, and concluded he was not his child.…
June 20, 2026
by Sashana Small
Golding’s Diaspora integration plan rebuffed as ‘farfetched’
Opposition Leader Mark Golding’s recommendation for the Jamaican Diaspora to be integrated into the country’s governance structure has been dismissed as “farfetched” by political commentator Lloyd B.…
June 18, 2026
by Sashana Small
Five firms cleared to import cement
Five additional companies have been granted approval to import cement into Jamaica as the Government seeks to close the supply gap and alleviate shortages that have affected construction activity…
June 18, 2026
by Sashana Small
JFJ flags refoulement risks In deportee deal
Jamaica could jeopardise its international legal obligations and longstanding commitment to human rights by serving as a transit hub for third-country nationals (TCNs) being deported from the United…
June 16, 2026
by Sashana Small
Advocates, psychologist welcome potential social media ban for children
The Government’s announcement that it will be exploring the possibility of imposing a social media ban for children age 16 and under is being applauded by child advocates and education professionals,…
June 8, 2026
by Sashana Small
Faith, family and friendship define legacy of broadcaster Daniel ‘DT’ Thompson
Amid tears and heartfelt tributes, moments of laughter punctuated the funeral of veteran broadcaster Daniel ‘DT’ Thompson on Saturday, as family and friends shared fond memories of the man they said…
June 6, 2026
by Sashana Small
Senate approves $57B NHT drawdown for budget support
The Senate yesterday approved the amendments to the National Housing Trust (NHT) Act paving the way for the Government to withdraw $11.4 billion annually from the NHT over the next five years to…
June 5, 2026
by Sashana Small
‘NO-FAIL MISSION’ - NaRRA boss dismisses favouritism claims, vows accountability
Major (Ret’d) Anthony Anderson, the newly appointed chief executive officer (CEO) of the National Reconstruction and Resilience Authority (NaRRA), is dismissing suggestions that he was handpicked for…