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December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

Old Harbour principal looking forward to removal from shift system

After the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information’s unkept promise to remove Old Harbour High School from the shift system by 2016, Principal Lynton Weir remains hopeful that the…
Jamaica Teachers' Association President Mark Malabver makes a point during the final day of the JTA's 61st annual conference at the Princess Grand Hotel in Green Island, Hanover on August 20, 2025.
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

JTA president: Targeted approach needed to address bullying

Stating that bullying is an age-old problem in schools, Jamaica Teachers’ Association President Mark Malabver says it is time for the Ministry of Education, Youth, Skills and Information to take a…
In this June 26, 2025 photo, a man walks through a cluttered Gayle square in St Mary.
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

Campaign clutter

Although some political candidates have begun taking down campaign advertisements in line with the September 17 deadline set by the political ombudsman, at least three mayors believe that the pace of…
The prime minister and members of his cabinet pose for a photo: In front row (from left) are: Desmond McKenzie; Dr. Horace Chang; Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness; Olivia Grange; Robert Montague. Second row: Daryl Vaz; Pearnel Charles Jr; Audrey Marks; Dan
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

CABINET FOR RENEWAL

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness yesterday announced a 19-member Cabinet, the composition of which he said is aimed at building on the momentum and experience of the previous administration, while…
PSOJ President Metry Seaga.
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

Seaga backs Holness’ call for unity to move country forward

Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ) President Metry Seaga has joined Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness in urging the opposition People’s National Party (PNP) to engage in meaningful…
Dr Andrew Holness, prime minister of Jamaica.
December 9, 2025 by Sashana Small

VISION IN FOCUS

As Dr Andrew Holness is sworn in today for a third consecutive term as prime minister of Jamaica, he is expected to use his inaugural address to recommit to integrity and transparency in his…