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Teaching kids the power of money - Why financial literacy must start at a young age
In a world where financial decisions are made daily, equipping children with financial literacy from a young age is a necessity, said Rose Miller, financial education consultant with the JN…
June 8, 2026 by Mickalia Kington

REPAIR RAGE - Protest erupts over stalled reconstruction at Westmoreland high school
WESTERN BUREAU:  Growing frustration over the protracted delay in carrying out infrastructure repairs at Godfrey Stewart High School in Savanna-la-Mar, Westmoreland, boiled over late last week as…
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June 8, 2026 by Tanesha Mundle

Former lecturers seek millions over alleged wrongful dismissal
More than a year after their contracts were not renewed, two former University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) lecturers who believe they were unfairly dismissed are pressing the institution to…
June 8, 2026 by Christopher Thomas

‘Sewage is running into the river’ - Estuary Meadows residents bemoan lingering wastewater crisis
WESTERN BUREAU: Residents of the Estuary Meadows housing scheme in Irwin, St James, are up in arms over a sewage problem plaguing the community that has worsened since the passage of the Category 5…
June 8, 2026

JMMB Joan Duncan Foundation’s Conversations for Greatness seeks to empower
Another cohort of 20 celebrated a milestone after successfully completing the Conversations for Greatness (CFG) Online Programme, an eight-week course delivered by the JMMB Joan Duncan…
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 8, 2026

Childhood junk food can rewire brain for life: Study
WASHINGTON DC (ANI):  Consuming large amounts of junk food early in life may cause lasting changes in the brain, even if a person later adopts a healthier diet. Scientists discovered that diets high…
Updated 8 hours ago by Karen Madden

BYLES BOWS OUT ON A HIGH - BOJ governor wins RG Platinum Award for legacy of service on cusp of retirement
For Richard Byles, the night was not simply about recognition. It was a moment of reflection on a lifetime spent helping to steer Jamaica through some of its most challenging economic periods. The…
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PNPYO accuses JLP’s Young Jamaica of 'misinformation' over Golding's income filings, demands apology
The People’s National Party Youth Organisation (PNPYO) has accused Young Jamaica, the governing Jamaica Labour Party's youth arm, of spreading "misinformation" about Opposition Leader…